VGLT is Vanguard's Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF (Long Government). Trading at $52.78. Current dividend yield: 4.79%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $2.53 |
| Current yield | 4.79% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Oct 01, 2026(in 26 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Sep 03, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.2153 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 3.78% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 12.37% |
| Expense ratio | 0.03% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $14.26B |
| Exchange | XNAS |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | $0.2153 |
| 2026-08-03 | $0.2145 |
| 2026-07-01 | $0.2076 |
| 2026-06-01 | $0.2141 |
| 2026-05-01 | $0.2099 |
| 2026-04-01 | $0.2258 |
| 2026-03-02 | $0.1874 |
| 2026-02-02 | $0.2145 |
About VGLT
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Long Treasury Index. This index includes fixed income securities issued by the U.S. Treasury (not including inflation-protected bonds, floating rate securities and certain other security types), 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 VGLT's dividend yield?
VGLT (Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 4.79%, which works out to about $2.53 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is VGLT's next ex-dividend date?
VGLT's next ex-dividend date is Oct 01, 2026 (in 26 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did VGLT last pay a dividend?
VGLT's most recent dividend payment date was Sep 03, 2026.
How often does VGLT pay dividends?
VGLT pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is VGLT growing its dividend?
VGLT has been growing its dividend at a 12.37% 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 2026-09-05. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.