VGLT Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares · NasdaqGM
ETF
Long Government
Monthly payer
Bond fund
$52.76
-0.04% today
as of Sep 8, 2026
TTM yield
4.79%
$2.528/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
4.79%
$2.528/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$2.528
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.2107
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Oct 1, 2026 Estimated
in 23 days
Next pay date
Oct 3, 2026
in 25 days
Last ex-distribution date
Sep 1, 2026
$0.215 per share
Expense ratio
0.03%
AUM 15.1B
Consistency
96/100
very stable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
+11.2%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
5 yrs
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
16.6
since Jan 29, 2010
1y total return
-0.2%
price -4.7% + distributions 4.6%
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 23 days) | Oct 3, 2026 | $0.2107 | $21.07 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 53 days) | Nov 2, 2026 | $0.2107 | $21.07 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 83 days) | Dec 2, 2026 | $0.2107 | $21.07 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 113 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.2107 | $21.07 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 143 days) | Jan 31, 2027 | $0.2107 | $21.07 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 173 days) | Mar 2, 2027 | $0.2107 | $21.07 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 203 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.2107 | $21.07 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 233 days) | May 1, 2027 | $0.2107 | $21.07 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 263 days) | May 31, 2027 | $0.2107 | $21.07 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 293 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.2107 | $21.07 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 323 days) | Jul 30, 2027 | $0.2107 | $21.07 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 353 days) | Aug 29, 2027 | $0.2107 | $21.07 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VGLT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.528 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VGLT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 475 | $25,044 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,374 | $125,222 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,747 | $250,443 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.79%. $10,000 in VGLT would currently pay about $479 a year ($40 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VGLT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 | $0.215 | +0.0% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 | $0.215 | +3.4% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | $0.208 | -2.8% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 | $0.214 | +1.9% |
| May 1, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | $0.21 | -7.1% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | $0.226 | +20.9% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 | $0.187 | -13.0% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 | $0.215 | +0.5% |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | $0.214 | +4.9% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | $0.204 | -4.2% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $0.213 | +2.9% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | $0.207 | -2.4% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | $0.212 | +1.4% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $0.209 | +2.5% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | $0.204 | -2.9% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 | $0.21 | +4.0% |
| May 1, 2025 | May 5, 2025 | $0.202 | -3.8% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 | $0.21 | +11.1% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 | $0.189 | -8.7% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 5, 2025 | $0.207 | -0.5% |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $0.208 | -4.6% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | $0.218 | +2.8% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 | $0.212 | +7.6% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 3, 2024 | $0.197 | -3.4% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Sep 5, 2024 | $0.204 | +1.5% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 5, 2024 | $0.201 | +2.0% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 3, 2024 | $0.197 | -3.0% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 | $0.203 | +5.2% |
| May 1, 2024 | May 6, 2024 | $0.193 | -3.5% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 4, 2024 | $0.20 | +13.6% |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 6, 2024 | $0.176 | -6.4% |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 6, 2024 | $0.188 | -1.1% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | $0.19 | +6.7% |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 | $0.178 | -1.1% |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 | $0.18 | +1.7% |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 | $0.177 | -2.2% |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 7, 2023 | $0.181 | +8.4% |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 4, 2023 | $0.167 | +1.2% |
| Jul 3, 2023 | Jul 7, 2023 | $0.165 | -2.4% |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 6, 2023 | $0.169 | +4.3% |
| May 1, 2023 | May 4, 2023 | $0.162 | -3.0% |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Apr 6, 2023 | $0.167 | +10.6% |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 6, 2023 | $0.151 | -6.2% |
| Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 6, 2023 | $0.161 | +1.9% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 29, 2022 | $0.158 | +6.0% |
| Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 6, 2022 | $0.149 | -3.9% |
| Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 4, 2022 | $0.155 | +1.3% |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Oct 6, 2022 | $0.153 | +0.7% |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 7, 2022 | $0.152 | +0.7% |
| Aug 1, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | $0.151 | +4.9% |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 7, 2022 | $0.144 | -2.0% |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 6, 2022 | $0.147 | +8.9% |
| May 2, 2022 | May 5, 2022 | $0.135 | -8.8% |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 6, 2022 | $0.148 | +18.4% |
| Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 4, 2022 | $0.125 | -3.1% |
| Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 4, 2022 | $0.129 | -5.8% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 29, 2021 | $0.137 | +2.2% |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 6, 2021 | $0.134 | -1.5% |
| Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 4, 2021 | $0.136 | +0.7% |
| Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 | $0.135 | -4.9% |
| Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 7, 2021 | $0.142 | -0.7% |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Aug 5, 2021 | $0.143 | +8.3% |
| Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 7, 2021 | $0.132 | -5.7% |
| Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 4, 2021 | $0.14 | +5.3% |
| May 3, 2021 | May 6, 2021 | $0.133 | -2.2% |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 7, 2021 | $0.136 | +10.6% |
| Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 4, 2021 | $0.123 | -8.9% |
| Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 4, 2021 | $0.135 | +1.5% |
| Dec 23, 2020 | Dec 29, 2020 | $0.426 Special | — |
| Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 4, 2020 | $0.133 | -2.2% |
| Nov 2, 2020 | Nov 5, 2020 | $0.136 | +0.7% |
| Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 6, 2020 | $0.135 | -6.2% |
| Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 4, 2020 | $0.144 | -0.7% |
| Aug 3, 2020 | Aug 6, 2020 | $0.145 | -0.7% |
| Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 7, 2020 | $0.146 | -5.8% |
| Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 4, 2020 | $0.155 | +0.0% |
| May 1, 2020 | May 6, 2020 | $0.155 | -10.9% |
| Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 6, 2020 | $0.174 | +19.2% |
| Mar 2, 2020 | Mar 5, 2020 | $0.146 | -11.5% |
| Feb 3, 2020 | Feb 6, 2020 | $0.165 | -5.2% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | Dec 27, 2019 | $0.174 | +10.1% |
| Dec 2, 2019 | Dec 5, 2019 | $0.158 | -6.5% |
| Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 6, 2019 | $0.169 | +0.0% |
| Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 4, 2019 | $0.169 | -1.7% |
| Sep 3, 2019 | Sep 6, 2019 | $0.172 | -3.4% |
| Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 6, 2019 | $0.178 | +6.0% |
| Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 5, 2019 | $0.168 | -6.7% |
| Jun 3, 2019 | Jun 6, 2019 | $0.18 | +5.9% |
| May 1, 2019 | May 6, 2019 | $0.17 | -4.0% |
| Apr 1, 2019 | Apr 4, 2019 | $0.177 | +8.6% |
| Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 6, 2019 | $0.163 | -6.3% |
| Feb 1, 2019 | Feb 6, 2019 | $0.174 | -6.5% |
| Dec 24, 2018 | Dec 28, 2018 | $0.186 | +15.5% |
| Dec 3, 2018 | Dec 6, 2018 | $0.161 | -5.3% |
| Nov 1, 2018 | Nov 6, 2018 | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 4, 2018 | $0.17 | -2.9% |
| Sep 4, 2018 | Sep 7, 2018 | $0.175 | +0.0% |
| Aug 1, 2018 | Aug 6, 2018 | $0.175 | +1.7% |
| Jul 2, 2018 | Jul 6, 2018 | $0.172 | +2.4% |
| Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 6, 2018 | $0.168 | +0.0% |
| May 1, 2018 | May 4, 2018 | $0.168 | -4.0% |
| Apr 2, 2018 | Apr 5, 2018 | $0.175 | +18.2% |
| Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 6, 2018 | $0.148 | -7.5% |
| Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 6, 2018 | $0.16 | -14.0% |
| Dec 26, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $0.186 | +9.4% |
| Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 6, 2017 | $0.17 | +13.3% |
| Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 6, 2017 | $0.15 | -14.3% |
| Oct 2, 2017 | Oct 5, 2017 | $0.175 | +6.1% |
| Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 8, 2017 | $0.165 | -5.2% |
| Aug 1, 2017 | Aug 7, 2017 | $0.174 | +8.7% |
| Jul 3, 2017 | Jul 10, 2017 | $0.16 | -3.0% |
| Jun 1, 2017 | Jun 7, 2017 | $0.165 | -2.4% |
| May 1, 2017 | May 5, 2017 | $0.169 | +9.0% |
| Apr 3, 2017 | Apr 7, 2017 | $0.155 | -8.3% |
| Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 7, 2017 | $0.169 | +13.4% |
| Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 7, 2017 | $0.149 | -21.2% |
| Dec 22, 2016 | Dec 29, 2016 | $0.189 | +17.4% |
| Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 7, 2016 | $0.161 | +0.6% |
| Nov 1, 2016 | Nov 7, 2016 | $0.16 | -3.6% |
| Oct 3, 2016 | Oct 7, 2016 | $0.166 | +1.2% |
| Sep 1, 2016 | Sep 8, 2016 | $0.164 | -1.2% |
| Aug 1, 2016 | Aug 5, 2016 | $0.166 | -2.9% |
| Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 8, 2016 | $0.171 | +6.2% |
| Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 7, 2016 | $0.161 | -7.5% |
| May 2, 2016 | May 6, 2016 | $0.174 | +7.4% |
| Apr 1, 2016 | Apr 7, 2016 | $0.162 | +0.6% |
| Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 7, 2016 | $0.161 | +11.8% |
| Feb 1, 2016 | Feb 5, 2016 | $0.144 | -28.4% |
| Dec 23, 2015 | Dec 30, 2015 | $0.201 | +16.2% |
| Dec 1, 2015 | Dec 7, 2015 | $0.173 | +3.6% |
| Nov 2, 2015 | Nov 6, 2015 | $0.167 | -5.6% |
| Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 7, 2015 | $0.177 | +7.3% |
| Sep 1, 2015 | Sep 8, 2015 | $0.165 | -3.5% |
| Aug 3, 2015 | Aug 7, 2015 | $0.171 | -4.5% |
| Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 8, 2015 | $0.179 | +6.5% |
| Jun 1, 2015 | Jun 5, 2015 | $0.168 | -5.6% |
| May 1, 2015 | May 7, 2015 | $0.178 | +9.9% |
| Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 8, 2015 | $0.162 | -48.4% |
| Mar 25, 2015 | — | $0.314 | +82.6% |
| Mar 2, 2015 | Mar 6, 2015 | $0.172 | +3.6% |
| Feb 2, 2015 | Feb 6, 2015 | $0.166 | -8.3% |
| Dec 23, 2014 | Dec 30, 2014 | $0.181 | +5.2% |
| Dec 1, 2014 | Dec 5, 2014 | $0.172 | -3.9% |
| Nov 3, 2014 | Nov 7, 2014 | $0.179 | +2.9% |
| Oct 1, 2014 | Oct 7, 2014 | $0.174 | -2.2% |
| Sep 2, 2014 | Sep 8, 2014 | $0.178 | +0.6% |
| Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 7, 2014 | $0.177 | -0.6% |
| Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 8, 2014 | $0.178 | +2.9% |
| Jun 2, 2014 | Jun 6, 2014 | $0.173 | -4.4% |
| May 1, 2014 | May 7, 2014 | $0.181 | +7.1% |
| Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 7, 2014 | $0.169 | -7.1% |
| Mar 3, 2014 | Mar 7, 2014 | $0.182 | -7.1% |
| Feb 3, 2014 | Feb 7, 2014 | $0.196 | +24.8% |
| Dec 24, 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 | $0.157 | -15.6% |
| Nov 29, 2013 | Dec 5, 2013 | $0.186 | +11.4% |
| Oct 31, 2013 | Nov 6, 2013 | $0.167 | +2.5% |
| Sep 30, 2013 | Oct 4, 2013 | $0.163 | -16.8% |
| Aug 30, 2013 | Sep 6, 2013 | $0.196 | +14.0% |
| Jul 31, 2013 | Aug 6, 2013 | $0.172 | -7.5% |
| Jun 28, 2013 | Jul 5, 2013 | $0.186 | +5.1% |
| May 31, 2013 | Jun 6, 2013 | $0.177 | -0.6% |
| Apr 30, 2013 | May 6, 2013 | $0.178 | +11.9% |
| Mar 28, 2013 | Apr 4, 2013 | $0.159 | -2.5% |
| Feb 28, 2013 | Mar 6, 2013 | $0.163 | +18.1% |
| Jan 31, 2013 | Feb 6, 2013 | $0.138 | -56.1% |
| Dec 24, 2012 | — | $0.314 | +83.6% |
| Nov 30, 2012 | — | $0.171 | +3.6% |
| Nov 2, 2012 | — | $0.165 | -8.3% |
| Sep 28, 2012 | — | $0.18 | +2.9% |
| Aug 31, 2012 | — | $0.175 | -4.4% |
| Jul 31, 2012 | — | $0.183 | +0.5% |
| Jun 29, 2012 | — | $0.182 | +3.4% |
| May 31, 2012 | — | $0.176 | -6.4% |
| Apr 30, 2012 | — | $0.188 | +3.3% |
| Mar 30, 2012 | — | $0.182 | -3.2% |
| Feb 29, 2012 | — | $0.188 | +9.9% |
| Jan 31, 2012 | — | $0.171 | -10.5% |
| Dec 23, 2011 | — | $0.191 | +3.2% |
| Nov 30, 2011 | — | $0.185 | -3.1% |
| Oct 31, 2011 | — | $0.191 | -0.5% |
| Sep 30, 2011 | — | $0.192 | -4.0% |
| Aug 31, 2011 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Jul 29, 2011 | — | $0.20 | +1.0% |
| Jun 30, 2011 | — | $0.198 | +3.7% |
| May 31, 2011 | — | $0.191 | +0.0% |
| Apr 29, 2011 | — | $0.191 | -4.0% |
| Mar 31, 2011 | — | $0.199 | +2.6% |
| Feb 28, 2011 | — | $0.194 | +0.0% |
| Jan 31, 2011 | — | $0.194 | -23.6% |
| Dec 27, 2010 | — | $0.254 | +34.4% |
| Nov 30, 2010 | — | $0.189 | -2.6% |
| Oct 29, 2010 | — | $0.194 | +6.0% |
| Sep 30, 2010 | — | $0.183 | +16.6% |
| Aug 31, 2010 | — | $0.157 | +44.0% |
| Jul 30, 2010 | — | $0.109 | -43.8% |
| Jun 30, 2010 | — | $0.194 | -4.4% |
| May 28, 2010 | — | $0.203 | +2.0% |
| Apr 30, 2010 | — | $0.199 | -2.5% |
| Mar 31, 2010 | — | $0.204 | +26.7% |
| Feb 26, 2010 | — | $0.161 | -17.9% |
| Jan 29, 2010 | — | $0.196 | — |
Payout risk check
Distribution stabilityLow risk
VGLT's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 96/100).
Its share price moved -4.7% 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 Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares
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.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Long Government. First distribution on our records: Jan 29, 2010. 201 payments tracked.
VGLT distribution FAQ
When is VGLT's next ex-distribution date?
VGLT'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 $0.2107 per share, expected on Oct 3, 2026.
How often does VGLT pay distributions?
VGLT pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.215 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is VGLT's distribution yield?
VGLT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.79%, based on $2.528 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $52.76. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.528 per share, is 4.79%.
How much does VGLT pay per share?
VGLT pays about $0.2107 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.528 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $252.80 a year.
Has VGLT grown or cut its distribution?
VGLT has raised its annual distribution for 5 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 11.2% a year (+2.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of VGLT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.79%, you would need about 475 shares of VGLT (roughly $25,044 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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