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Vanguard Long-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF
VTEL performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 17, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.38% | +0.39% | +1.84% | +9.13% | ||
| Flows | +$13M | +$36M | +$117M | +$254M | - | - |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Long-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF is built to track the S&P 10+ Year National AMT-Free Municipal Bond GTR 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 | 4032 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | May 20, 2025 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of May 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 4,032
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +3.00% | +3.01% | ||
Max drawdown | -1.62% | -3.08% | ||
Max drawdown duration | 31d | 108d | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | 10d | 83d | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
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 VTEL?
VTEL is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VTEL track?
VTEL tracks the S&P 10+ Year National AMT-Free Municipal Bond GTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does VTEL invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Municipal Bonds. It is part of the segment: Municipal Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of VTEL?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VTEL is 0.09%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VTEL launched?
VTEL was launched on May 20, 2025, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VTEL?
VTEL is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VTEL?
As of July 17, 2026, VTEL manages $294.43 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VTEL performed recently?
As of July 17, 2026, VTEL delivered a return of -0.38% over the past month (1M performance), 0.39% over the past three months (3M), and 1.84% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VTEL?
As of July 17, 2026, VTEL has seen net flows of +$13M in the past month (1M flow) and +$117M year-to-date (YTD).
Does VTEL pay dividends?
As of July 17, 2026, VTEL has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.71%.
How many holdings are in VTEL
As of May 31, 2026, VTEL holds 4032 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VTEL?
As of May 31, 2026, VTEL holds 4032 securities, with 1.83% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VTEL?
As of May 31, 2026, VTEL holds a portfolio of 4032 underlyings, with its largest positions including US13063ENC65, US65000BW384 and US13063EMY94. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VTEL invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, VTEL has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VTEL focus on?
As of May 31, 2026, VTEL is primarily exposed to Municipal.
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