VLTCX Dividend Yield 2026: Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares

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Data last updated: Sep 06, 2026

Snapshot (as of Sep 06, 2026): Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares (VLTCX) pays a $1.10 annual dividend ($0.10 monthly), yielding 5.71% at $19.24/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-09-01. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 5.71%

Annual Dividend: $1.10 per share

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-09-01

Dividend Frequency: monthly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 17

About Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares Dividend

The Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares dividend comes from a low-cost index fund that tracks a broad market of investment-grade, long-duration corporate bonds issued by industrial, utility, and financial sector companies. The fund currently yields 5.71%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $1.0979 per share paid monthly. The next ex-dividend date is September 1, 2026. With a beta of 1.97, VLTCX carries substantial price volatility, making it a fit for income-focused investors who can tolerate significant swings in market value.

Dividend Safety

Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares pays out dividends sourced from interest income on its bond holdings, and the payout ratio is not applicable (fund/ETF). Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares dividend safety rests on the fund's portfolio of investment-grade, fixed-rate corporate bonds, which generate the interest income that funds each monthly payment. The most significant pressure point is interest rate sensitivity: the fund holds bonds with maturities beyond ten years, and a rise in rates directly reduces the market value of those holdings, which can in turn compress the income distributed to shareholders.

Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares (VLTCX) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares dividend history shows a CAGR of 0.4% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments moved from $1.0610 to $1.1177 over that window (2026 is a partial year and excluded from this calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 11.4% in 2023, but the history also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, and the 14-year CAGR of 0.4% makes clear that growth is slow. For income investors, that means the purchasing power of each monthly payment has barely moved over more than a decade.

Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+7.6%	$0.90 (2022)	$1.12 (2025)
5-Year	+3.6%	$0.94 (2020)	$1.12 (2025)
10-Year	+0.6%	$1.06 (2015)	$1.12 (2025)

Is Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares a Good Dividend Stock?

VLTCX fits income-focused investors who want monthly cash flow from investment-grade corporate bonds and can absorb sharp swings in portfolio value. The yield is classified as high (above 4%), currently at 5.71%, which sits above the fund's own 5-year average of 5.11%. That yield premium reflects the fund's long-duration bond holdings and their elevated sensitivity to rate movements, captured in a beta of 1.97. What an investor gets here is a high monthly income stream backed by investment-grade credit. What they accept is a fund whose share price can move dramatically with interest rates, and a dividend that has grown at just 0.4% per year over 14 years.

Recent Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-09-01	$0.0966
2026-08-03	$0.0936
2026-07-01	$0.0914
2026-06-01	$0.0949
2026-05-01	$0.0875
2026-04-01	$0.0952
2026-03-02	$0.0850
2026-02-02	$0.0921
2025-12-17	$0.0935
2025-11-28	$0.0910

Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.7363
2025	$1.1177
2024	$1.0369
2023	$1.0001
2022	$0.8980

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does VLTCX pay dividends?

Yes, Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares (VLTCX) pays a $0.10 monthly dividend per share, yielding 5.71%.

How often does Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares pay dividends?

Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares pays dividends monthly. The last dividend amount was $0.0966 per share, with the next ex-dividend date set for September 1, 2026.

What is Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares's current dividend yield?

The current VLTCX dividend yield is 5.71%, above the fund's 5-year average yield of 5.11%. That gap reflects the fund's long-duration bond exposure and its sensitivity to the current interest rate environment.

Has Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares ever cut its dividend?

Yes, the available history shows multiple year-over-year declines. Annual payments fell from $1.0580 in 2015 to $1.0390 in 2016, dropped again through 2021 to a low of $0.8660, and the data block notes at least one decline exceeding 5% within the window.

How fast has Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares grown its dividend?

The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is 0.4% per year from 2011 to 2025. Over 14 years, the annual dividend moved from $1.0610 to $1.1177 per share, a gain of less than seven cents.

Is Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares a good dividend stock for income investors?

The fund offers a high yield of 5.71%, paid monthly, from a portfolio of investment-grade corporate bonds. The trade-off is a beta of 1.97 and a 14-year dividend CAGR of just 0.4%, so income is high but growth is minimal and price volatility is substantial.

What type of investor is Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares best suited for?

VLTCX suits income-focused investors who prioritize a high monthly yield over dividend growth and who can tolerate significant market value swings. The fund's own description targets investors with a high tolerance for substantial market value volatility.

How does Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares compare to its own historical yield?

The current yield of 5.71% is above the fund's 5-year average of 5.11%, meaning today's income rate is higher than its recent norm. That difference is meaningful for income investors evaluating entry points relative to the fund's own history.

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