
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2026 | $0.34 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 |
| June 3, 2026 | $0.36 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 |
| May 5, 2026 | $0.33 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-01 |
| April 6, 2026 | $0.36 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-01 |
| March 4, 2026 | $0.32 | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-02 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: has rewarded shareholders with 201 dividend payments over the past 17 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held VCLT shares during this period received a total of $64.11 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.34/share was paid 12 days ago, on July 6, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: VCLT currently pays dividends monthly with an annual yield of 5.65%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2009, the dividend payout has decreased by 31.0%, from $0.50 to $0.34.
Company News
Vanguard's Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) and Long-Term Treasury ETF (VGLT) both charge identical 0.03% expense ratios but offer different risk-return profiles. VCLT provides higher yields (5.60% vs 4.60%) and better five-year returns with lower volatility, making it suitable for income-focused investors willing to accept credit risk. VGLT o...
The article compares two corporate bond ETFs: Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) and iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD). VCLT offers lower expenses (0.03% vs 0.14%) and higher yield (5.53% vs 4.52%), while LQD provides better long-term performance and capital preservation with lower volatility. The choice depends ...
Gallagher Fiduciary Advisors increased its holding in the Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) by 525,553 shares worth approximately $40 million in Q4 2025. The fund's total VCLT position now stands at 845,731 shares valued at roughly $64 million, representing 2.1% of assets under management. The purchase reflects investor positioning for...
The article discusses the Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) as a potential passive income investment option, highlighting its high dividend yield of 5.62% and focus on investment-grade corporate bonds with low management fees.
The article discusses the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT) as a potential middle ground for income investors, balancing risk and reward. It compares VCIT's performance and yield to other bond ETFs, highlighting its advantages as a core holding for income portfolios.



