VGLT Dividend Yield 2026: Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares

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Data last updated: Oct 19, 2026

Dividend Yield: 4.92%

Dividend Frequency: monthly

Years of Dividend History: 17

About Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares Dividend

Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares dividend comes from a fund that tracks the Bloomberg U.S. Long Treasury Index, holding U.S. Treasury bonds with maturities greater than 10 years. The current yield is 5.04%, which puts VGLT firmly in high-yield territory for a government bond fund. Dividends are paid monthly, making it a frequent income source for investors who prefer regular cash flow. That yield level, backed entirely by U.S. Treasury securities, draws income-focused investors who want government-backed interest payments without equity exposure.

Dividend Safety

Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares dividend safety is determined by the interest income generated by the underlying U.S. Treasury bonds in the index, not by corporate earnings or a payout ratio. Payout ratio is not applicable (fund/ETF). The most significant data-supported pressure on the dividend is interest rate sensitivity: the fund holds bonds with maturities greater than 10 years, and the annual dividend history shows year-over-year declines exceeding 5% in multiple periods, including a drop from $2.3930 in 2015 to $1.9790 in 2016 and from $2.0590 in 2020 to $1.6269 in 2021. When prevailing rates shift, the income distributed by VGLT can move materially.

Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares (VGLT) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Over the past 15 years, Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares has grown its dividend at 0.7% per year. Per-share payments moved from $2.2430 in 2010 to $2.4791 in 2025 (2026 is a partial year and excluded from this calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 17.2% in 2023, but the history also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, which shows that VGLT dividend growth is not linear. Growth is slow, and income investors should not expect meaningful per-share increases over time.

Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+12.4%	$1.75 (2022)	$2.48 (2025)
5-Year	+3.8%	$2.06 (2020)	$2.48 (2025)
10-Year	+0.4%	$2.39 (2015)	$2.48 (2025)

Is Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares a Good Dividend Stock?

VGLT fits income-focused investors who want monthly cash flow backed by U.S. Treasury bonds and can accept variability in the per-share amount. The yield is classified as high (above 4%), currently sitting at 5.04%, which is the primary draw here. The trade-off is clear: long-term growth at 0.7% per year barely keeps pace with inflation, and the dividend history shows meaningful year-over-year swings tied to interest rate movements. What an investor gets is a high current yield from government-backed securities. What they accept is low growth and income that can fluctuate as the interest rate environment changes.

Recent Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-10-01	$0.2050
2026-09-01	$0.2153
2026-08-03	$0.2145
2026-07-01	$0.2076
2026-06-01	$0.2141
2026-05-01	$0.2099
2026-04-01	$0.2258
2026-03-02	$0.1874
2026-02-02	$0.2145
2025-12-18	$0.2140

Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$1.8941
2025	$2.4791
2024	$2.3963
2023	$2.0484
2022	$1.7471

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does VGLT pay dividends?

Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares (VGLT) pays dividends monthly — 12 times per year.

Does VGLT pay monthly dividends?

Yes — Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares (VGLT) pays dividends every month.

What is VGLT's dividend yield?

Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares (VGLT) currently yields 4.92% based on the annual dividend rate and today's share price.

Has Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares ever cut its dividend?

Yes, the VGLT dividend history shows multiple year-over-year declines within the available data window. Annual payments dropped from $2.3930 in 2015 to $1.9790 in 2016, and from $2.0590 in 2020 to $1.6269 in 2021, both exceeding a 5% decline.

How fast has Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares grown its dividend?

The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares dividend is 0.7% per year from 2010 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $2.2430 to $2.4791 over that 15-year period.

Is Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares a good dividend stock for income investors?

VGLT carries a high yield of 5.04%, paid monthly, from a portfolio of U.S. Treasury bonds with maturities greater than 10 years. Income investors who prioritize yield over growth will find the current payout level attractive, but the history shows the per-share amount can decline meaningfully in certain rate environments.

What type of investor is Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares best suited for?

Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares suits income-focused investors who want monthly distributions backed by U.S. government securities. The 0.7% annual dividend growth rate makes it a poor fit for investors seeking rising income over time.

Why is Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares dividend yield high?

The 5.04% yield reflects the interest income from U.S. Treasury bonds with maturities greater than 10 years, which carry higher yields than shorter-duration government bonds. Long-duration bonds generate more income per dollar invested, which flows through to VGLT shareholders as monthly dividends.

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