VCLT Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 23 days) | Oct 3, 2026 | $0.3422 | $34.23 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 53 days) | Nov 2, 2026 | $0.3422 | $34.23 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 83 days) | Dec 2, 2026 | $0.3422 | $34.23 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 113 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.3422 | $34.23 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 143 days) | Jan 31, 2027 | $0.3422 | $34.23 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 173 days) | Mar 2, 2027 | $0.3422 | $34.23 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 203 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.3422 | $34.23 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 233 days) | May 1, 2027 | $0.3422 | $34.23 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 263 days) | May 31, 2027 | $0.3422 | $34.23 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 293 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.3422 | $34.23 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 323 days) | Jul 30, 2027 | $0.3422 | $34.23 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 353 days) | Aug 29, 2027 | $0.3422 | $34.23 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VCLT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.107 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VCLT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 293 | $20,917 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,461 | $104,587 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,922 | $209,175 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.74%. $10,000 in VCLT would currently pay about $574 a year ($48 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VCLT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 | $0.362 | +3.4% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 | $0.35 | +2.3% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | $0.342 | -3.7% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 | $0.355 | +8.6% |
| May 1, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | $0.327 | -8.1% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | $0.356 | +11.9% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 | $0.318 | -8.1% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 | $0.346 | -0.9% |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | $0.349 | +2.6% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | $0.34 | +2.1% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $0.333 | +1.2% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | $0.329 | -1.8% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | $0.335 | -21.2% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $0.425 | +25.4% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | $0.339 | -8.4% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 | $0.37 | +3.4% |
| May 1, 2025 | May 5, 2025 | $0.358 | +1.1% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 | $0.354 | +16.8% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 | $0.303 | -12.2% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 5, 2025 | $0.345 | -3.1% |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $0.356 | +8.9% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | $0.327 | -3.3% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 | $0.338 | +7.3% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 3, 2024 | $0.315 | -3.4% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Sep 5, 2024 | $0.326 | +4.8% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 5, 2024 | $0.311 | -4.0% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 3, 2024 | $0.324 | +1.9% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 | $0.318 | -1.5% |
| May 1, 2024 | May 6, 2024 | $0.323 | +1.6% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 4, 2024 | $0.318 | +10.8% |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 6, 2024 | $0.287 | -15.6% |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 6, 2024 | $0.34 | +3.3% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | $0.329 | +6.8% |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 | $0.308 | -8.9% |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 | $0.338 | +3.7% |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 | $0.326 | +7.9% |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 7, 2023 | $0.302 | -5.3% |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 4, 2023 | $0.319 | +2.9% |
| Jul 3, 2023 | Jul 7, 2023 | $0.31 | -1.6% |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 6, 2023 | $0.315 | +5.4% |
| May 1, 2023 | May 4, 2023 | $0.299 | -3.2% |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Apr 6, 2023 | $0.309 | +9.6% |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 6, 2023 | $0.282 | -8.1% |
| Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 6, 2023 | $0.307 | +1.7% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 29, 2022 | $0.302 | +2.4% |
| Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 6, 2022 | $0.295 | +2.8% |
| Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 4, 2022 | $0.287 | +1.1% |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Oct 6, 2022 | $0.284 | -0.4% |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 7, 2022 | $0.285 | +1.1% |
| Aug 1, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | $0.282 | +3.7% |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 7, 2022 | $0.272 | -6.8% |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 6, 2022 | $0.292 | +5.8% |
| May 2, 2022 | May 5, 2022 | $0.276 | +7.4% |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 6, 2022 | $0.257 | +5.3% |
| Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 4, 2022 | $0.244 | -14.7% |
| Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 4, 2022 | $0.286 | +3.2% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 29, 2021 | $0.277 | +6.1% |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 6, 2021 | $0.261 | -2.2% |
| Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 4, 2021 | $0.267 | -3.6% |
| Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 | $0.277 | +1.5% |
| Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 7, 2021 | $0.273 | -1.4% |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Aug 5, 2021 | $0.277 | +1.1% |
| Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 7, 2021 | $0.274 | -1.1% |
| Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 4, 2021 | $0.277 | +4.1% |
| May 3, 2021 | May 6, 2021 | $0.266 | -4.7% |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 7, 2021 | $0.279 | +12.5% |
| Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 4, 2021 | $0.248 | -10.8% |
| Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 4, 2021 | $0.278 | -0.4% |
| Dec 23, 2020 | Dec 29, 2020 | $0.279 | +4.1% |
| Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 4, 2020 | $0.268 | -6.6% |
| Nov 2, 2020 | Nov 5, 2020 | $0.287 | +5.9% |
| Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 6, 2020 | $0.271 | -2.9% |
| Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 4, 2020 | $0.279 | -3.8% |
| Aug 3, 2020 | Aug 6, 2020 | $0.29 | +6.6% |
| Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 7, 2020 | $0.272 | -11.7% |
| Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 4, 2020 | $0.308 | +1.7% |
| May 1, 2020 | May 6, 2020 | $0.303 | -11.7% |
| Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 6, 2020 | $0.343 | +19.9% |
| Mar 2, 2020 | Mar 5, 2020 | $0.286 | -11.5% |
| Feb 3, 2020 | Feb 6, 2020 | $0.323 | -2.1% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | Dec 27, 2019 | $0.33 | +8.6% |
| Dec 2, 2019 | Dec 5, 2019 | $0.304 | -7.6% |
| Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 6, 2019 | $0.329 | +4.4% |
| Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 4, 2019 | $0.315 | -7.1% |
| Sep 3, 2019 | Sep 6, 2019 | $0.339 | +0.0% |
| Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 6, 2019 | $0.339 | +9.0% |
| Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 5, 2019 | $0.311 | -8.0% |
| Jun 3, 2019 | Jun 6, 2019 | $0.338 | +9.7% |
| May 1, 2019 | May 6, 2019 | $0.308 | -9.9% |
| Apr 1, 2019 | Apr 4, 2019 | $0.342 | +16.3% |
| Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 6, 2019 | $0.294 | -7.3% |
| Feb 1, 2019 | Feb 6, 2019 | $0.317 | -10.5% |
| Dec 24, 2018 | Dec 28, 2018 | $0.354 | +11.7% |
| Dec 3, 2018 | Dec 6, 2018 | $0.317 | -6.2% |
| Nov 1, 2018 | Nov 6, 2018 | $0.338 | +6.3% |
| Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 4, 2018 | $0.318 | +3.6% |
| Sep 4, 2018 | Sep 7, 2018 | $0.307 | -7.5% |
| Aug 1, 2018 | Aug 6, 2018 | $0.332 | +8.9% |
| Jul 2, 2018 | Jul 6, 2018 | $0.305 | -10.0% |
| Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 6, 2018 | $0.339 | +9.7% |
| May 1, 2018 | May 4, 2018 | $0.309 | -14.6% |
| Apr 2, 2018 | Apr 5, 2018 | $0.362 | +23.5% |
| Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 6, 2018 | $0.293 | -3.9% |
| Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 6, 2018 | $0.305 | -13.8% |
| Dec 26, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $0.354 | +12.7% |
| Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 6, 2017 | $0.314 | -1.9% |
| Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 6, 2017 | $0.32 | -1.5% |
| Oct 2, 2017 | Oct 5, 2017 | $0.325 | +1.2% |
| Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 8, 2017 | $0.321 | +0.6% |
| Aug 1, 2017 | Aug 7, 2017 | $0.319 | +0.9% |
| Jul 3, 2017 | Jul 10, 2017 | $0.316 | -1.6% |
| Jun 1, 2017 | Jun 7, 2017 | $0.321 | +0.0% |
| May 1, 2017 | May 5, 2017 | $0.321 | +1.6% |
| Apr 3, 2017 | Apr 7, 2017 | $0.316 | -7.1% |
| Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 7, 2017 | $0.34 | +25.9% |
| Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 7, 2017 | $0.27 | -23.3% |
| Dec 22, 2016 | Dec 29, 2016 | $0.352 | +8.0% |
| Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 7, 2016 | $0.326 | +4.2% |
| Nov 1, 2016 | Nov 7, 2016 | $0.313 | -4.3% |
| Oct 3, 2016 | Oct 7, 2016 | $0.327 | +2.2% |
| Sep 1, 2016 | Sep 8, 2016 | $0.32 | -0.9% |
| Aug 1, 2016 | Aug 5, 2016 | $0.323 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 8, 2016 | $0.323 | -0.9% |
| Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 7, 2016 | $0.326 | +1.6% |
| May 2, 2016 | May 6, 2016 | $0.321 | +3.5% |
| Apr 1, 2016 | Apr 7, 2016 | $0.31 | -8.8% |
| Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 7, 2016 | $0.34 | +16.4% |
| Feb 1, 2016 | Feb 5, 2016 | $0.292 | -20.9% |
| Dec 23, 2015 | Dec 30, 2015 | $0.369 | +13.5% |
| Dec 1, 2015 | Dec 7, 2015 | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| Nov 2, 2015 | Nov 6, 2015 | $0.325 | -1.8% |
| Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 7, 2015 | $0.331 | +1.2% |
| Sep 1, 2015 | Sep 8, 2015 | $0.327 | +0.0% |
| Aug 3, 2015 | Aug 7, 2015 | $0.327 | -2.1% |
| Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 8, 2015 | $0.334 | +1.2% |
| Jun 1, 2015 | Jun 5, 2015 | $0.33 | -2.1% |
| May 1, 2015 | May 7, 2015 | $0.337 | -0.3% |
| Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 8, 2015 | $0.338 | +8.0% |
| Mar 2, 2015 | Mar 6, 2015 | $0.313 | +10.2% |
| Feb 2, 2015 | Feb 6, 2015 | $0.284 | -16.5% |
| Dec 23, 2014 | Dec 30, 2014 | $0.34 | +6.9% |
| Dec 1, 2014 | Dec 5, 2014 | $0.318 | -3.0% |
| Nov 3, 2014 | Nov 7, 2014 | $0.328 | -0.3% |
| Oct 1, 2014 | Oct 7, 2014 | $0.329 | -1.8% |
| Sep 2, 2014 | Sep 8, 2014 | $0.335 | +1.5% |
| Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 7, 2014 | $0.33 | -1.8% |
| Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 8, 2014 | $0.336 | +6.0% |
| Jun 2, 2014 | Jun 6, 2014 | $0.317 | -2.2% |
| May 1, 2014 | May 7, 2014 | $0.324 | -4.4% |
| Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 7, 2014 | $0.339 | +4.0% |
| Mar 3, 2014 | Mar 7, 2014 | $0.326 | -5.0% |
| Feb 3, 2014 | Feb 7, 2014 | $0.343 | +3.3% |
| Dec 24, 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 | $0.332 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2013 | Dec 5, 2013 | $0.332 | +6.1% |
| Oct 31, 2013 | Nov 6, 2013 | $0.313 | -7.7% |
| Sep 30, 2013 | Oct 4, 2013 | $0.339 | -3.4% |
| Aug 30, 2013 | Sep 6, 2013 | $0.351 | +4.8% |
| Jul 31, 2013 | Aug 6, 2013 | $0.335 | +2.8% |
| Jun 28, 2013 | Jul 5, 2013 | $0.326 | +0.6% |
| May 31, 2013 | Jun 6, 2013 | $0.324 | -8.2% |
| Apr 30, 2013 | May 6, 2013 | $0.353 | +4.1% |
| Mar 28, 2013 | Apr 4, 2013 | $0.339 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2013 | Mar 6, 2013 | $0.339 | +3.7% |
| Jan 31, 2013 | Feb 6, 2013 | $0.327 | -41.8% |
| Dec 24, 2012 | — | $0.562 | +71.3% |
| Nov 30, 2012 | — | $0.328 | +0.3% |
| Nov 2, 2012 | — | $0.327 | -1.2% |
| Sep 28, 2012 | — | $0.331 | +0.9% |
| Aug 31, 2012 | — | $0.328 | -0.3% |
| Jul 31, 2012 | — | $0.329 | -3.2% |
| Jun 29, 2012 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| May 31, 2012 | — | $0.34 | -3.1% |
| Apr 30, 2012 | — | $0.351 | +2.0% |
| Mar 30, 2012 | — | $0.344 | +14.7% |
| Feb 29, 2012 | — | $0.30 | -7.1% |
| Jan 31, 2012 | — | $0.323 | -1.8% |
| Dec 23, 2011 | — | $0.329 | -2.7% |
| Nov 30, 2011 | — | $0.338 | +2.7% |
| Oct 31, 2011 | — | $0.329 | -0.3% |
| Sep 30, 2011 | — | $0.33 | +5.1% |
| Aug 31, 2011 | — | $0.314 | -4.3% |
| Jul 29, 2011 | — | $0.328 | +17.1% |
| Jun 30, 2011 | — | $0.28 | -17.2% |
| May 31, 2011 | — | $0.338 | -0.6% |
| Apr 29, 2011 | — | $0.34 | -13.0% |
| Mar 31, 2011 | — | $0.391 | +22.6% |
| Feb 28, 2011 | — | $0.319 | +1.3% |
| Jan 31, 2011 | — | $0.315 | -47.4% |
| Dec 27, 2010 | — | $0.599 | +64.6% |
| Nov 30, 2010 | — | $0.364 | +2.2% |
| Oct 29, 2010 | — | $0.356 | -8.7% |
| Sep 30, 2010 | — | $0.39 | +27.0% |
| Aug 31, 2010 | — | $0.307 | -8.1% |
| Jul 30, 2010 | — | $0.334 | -3.7% |
| Jun 30, 2010 | — | $0.347 | -2.5% |
| May 28, 2010 | — | $0.356 | +2.6% |
| Apr 30, 2010 | — | $0.347 | -11.9% |
| Mar 31, 2010 | — | $0.394 | +20.9% |
| Feb 26, 2010 | — | $0.326 | +0.3% |
| Jan 29, 2010 | — | $0.325 | -34.5% |
| Dec 24, 2009 | — | $0.496 | — |
Payout risk check
VCLT's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 96/100).
Its share price moved -5.2% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
The fund manager employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. 10+ Year Corporate Bond Index, which includes U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable debt securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. industrial, utility, and financial companies, all with maturities greater than 10 years. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the bonds that make up the Target Index.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Long-Term Bond. First distribution on our records: Dec 24, 2009. 201 payments tracked.
VCLT distribution FAQ
When is VCLT's next ex-distribution date?
VCLT's next ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026 (in 23 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.3422 per share, expected on Oct 3, 2026.
How often does VCLT pay distributions?
VCLT pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.362 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is VCLT's distribution yield?
VCLT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.74%, based on $4.107 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $71.59. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.107 per share, is 5.74%.
How much does VCLT pay per share?
VCLT pays about $0.3422 per share each month, which works out to roughly $4.107 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $410.70 a year.
Has VCLT grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.6% a year (-1.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, VCLT's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of VCLT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.74%, you would need about 293 shares of VCLT (roughly $20,917 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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