
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2026 | $0.21 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 |
| June 3, 2026 | $0.21 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 |
| May 5, 2026 | $0.21 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-01 |
| April 6, 2026 | $0.23 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-01 |
| March 4, 2026 | $0.19 | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-02 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: has rewarded shareholders with 205 dividend payments over the past 17 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held VGLT shares during this period received a total of $35.36 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.21/share was paid 13 days ago, on July 6, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: VGLT currently pays dividends monthly with an annual yield of 4.65%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2009, the dividend payout has decreased by 22.0%, from $0.27 to $0.21.
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