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Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF
Trading data
VGLT performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 20, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.98% | -1.83% | -2.04% | -1.92% | -6.16% | -23.12% |
| Flows | +$439M | +$810M | +$717M | +$1.29B | +$7.11B | +$10.99B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +9.23% | +10.41% | +12.96% | +14.56% |
Max drawdown | -5.33% | -8.48% | -20.78% | -41.00% |
Max drawdown duration | 19d | 186d | 1076d | 1566d |
Time to recover | N/A | 142d | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
Exposure
Data as of February 28, 2026Countries
Sectors
Maturity
Credit rating
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 98
Top 15 Holdings
Characteristics
The Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF is built to track the Bloomberg US Long Treasury 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 |
| Provider | Vanguard |
| N° of holdings | 98 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Bonds |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | November 19, 2009 |
| ESG | No |
Latest news about VGLT
What type of ETF is VGLT?
VGLT is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VGLT track?
VGLT tracks the Bloomberg US Long Treasury Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does VGLT invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Government Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Government Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of VGLT?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VGLT is 0.03%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VGLT launched?
VGLT was launched on November 19, 2009, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VGLT?
VGLT is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VGLT?
As of March 20, 2026, VGLT manages $10.66 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VGLT performed recently?
As of March 20, 2026, VGLT delivered a return of -3.98% over the past month (1M performance), -1.83% over the past three months (3M), and -2.04% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VGLT?
As of March 20, 2026, VGLT has seen net flows of +$439M in the past month (1M flow) and +$717M year-to-date (YTD).
Does VGLT pay dividends?
As of March 20, 2026, VGLT has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.42%.
How many holdings are in VGLT
As of February 28, 2026, VGLT holds 98 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VGLT?
As of February 28, 2026, VGLT holds 98 securities, with 29.72% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VGLT?
As of February 28, 2026, VGLT holds a portfolio of 98 underlyings, with its largest positions including US912810UK24, US912810UM89 and USA, Bonds 4.625% 15feb2055, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VGLT invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, VGLT has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VGLT focus on?
As of February 28, 2026, VGLT is primarily exposed to Sovereign.
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