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Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF
VCLT performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.62% | -1.99% | -0.71% | +4.98% | +8.54% | -10.36% |
| Flows | +$120M | -$275M | +$85M | -$5.52B | +$2.48B | +$4.06B |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF is built to track the Bloomberg U.S. Long Term Corporate Bond Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Vanguard |
| N° of holdings | 2542 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | November 19, 2009 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 2,542
Top 15 Holdings
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +8.58% | +7.95% | +10.54% | +11.83% |
Max drawdown | -5.12% | -6.50% | -13.27% | -34.56% |
Max drawdown duration | 66d | 178d | 224d | 1675d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 48d | N/A |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is VCLT?
VCLT is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VCLT track?
VCLT tracks the Bloomberg U.S. Long Term Corporate Bond Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does VCLT invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Investment Grade Corporate Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Corporate IG Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of VCLT?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VCLT is 0.03%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VCLT launched?
VCLT was launched on November 19, 2009, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VCLT?
VCLT is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VCLT?
As of April 24, 2026, VCLT manages $7.60 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VCLT performed recently?
As of April 24, 2026, VCLT delivered a return of 1.62% over the past month (1M performance), -1.99% over the past three months (3M), and -0.71% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VCLT?
As of April 24, 2026, VCLT has seen net flows of +$120M in the past month (1M flow) and +$85M year-to-date (YTD).
Does VCLT pay dividends?
As of April 24, 2026, VCLT has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.26%.
How many holdings are in VCLT
As of March 31, 2026, VCLT holds 2542 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VCLT?
As of March 31, 2026, VCLT holds 2542 securities, with 3.61% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VCLT?
As of March 31, 2026, VCLT holds a portfolio of 2542 underlyings, with its largest positions including Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD, CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD and Boeing, 5.805% 1may2050, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VCLT invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, VCLT has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VCLT focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, VCLT is primarily exposed to Power, Pharmaceutical preparation and biotechnology and Banks.
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