VCLT is Vanguard's Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares (Long-Term Bond). Trading at $71.62. Current dividend yield: 5.74%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $4.11 |
| Current yield | 5.74% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Oct 01, 2026(in 24 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Sep 01, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.3615 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 3.58% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 7.55% |
| Expense ratio | 0.03% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $8.51B |
| Exchange | NGM |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | $0.3615 |
| 2026-08-03 | $0.3502 |
| 2026-07-01 | $0.3422 |
| 2026-06-01 | $0.3551 |
| 2026-05-01 | $0.3274 |
| 2026-04-01 | $0.3561 |
| 2026-03-02 | $0.3181 |
| 2026-02-02 | $0.3456 |
About VCLT
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. 10+ Year Corporate Bond Index. This index includes U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. industrial, utility, and financial companies, with maturities greater than 10 years. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in bonds included in the index.
Frequently asked
What is VCLT's dividend yield?
VCLT (Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares) currently has a dividend yield of 5.74%, which works out to about $4.11 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is VCLT's next ex-dividend date?
VCLT's next ex-dividend date is Oct 01, 2026 (in 24 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did VCLT last pay a dividend?
VCLT's most recent dividend payment date was Sep 01, 2026.
How often does VCLT pay dividends?
VCLT pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is VCLT growing its dividend?
VCLT has been growing its dividend at a 7.55% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-07. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.