Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF
VGLTDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 22, 2025 | $0.21 | 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-18 |
| December 3, 2025 | $0.20 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 |
| November 5, 2025 | $0.21 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-03 |
| October 3, 2025 | $0.21 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-01 |
| September 4, 2025 | $0.21 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-02 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF has rewarded shareholders with 199 dividend payments over the past 16 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held VGLT shares during this period received a total of $34.10 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.21/share was paid 32 days ago, on December 22, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: VGLT currently pays dividends monthly with an annual yield of 4.42%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2009, the dividend payout has decreased by 19.5%, from $0.27 to $0.21.
Company News
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