VCLT Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days) | Nov 2, 2026 | $0.344 | $34.40 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) | Dec 2, 2026 | $0.344 | $34.40 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.344 | $34.40 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Jan 31, 2027 | $0.344 | $34.40 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) | Mar 2, 2027 | $0.344 | $34.40 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.344 | $34.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) | May 1, 2027 | $0.344 | $34.40 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) | May 31, 2027 | $0.344 | $34.40 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.344 | $34.40 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) | Jul 30, 2027 | $0.344 | $34.40 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) | Aug 29, 2027 | $0.344 | $34.40 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.344 | $34.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VCLT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.472 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VCLT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 291 | $20,456 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,454 | $102,282 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,907 | $204,564 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.87%. $10,000 in VCLT would currently pay about $587 a year ($49 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VCLT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 | $0.35 | -3.3% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 | $0.362 | +3.4% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 | $0.35 | +2.3% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | $0.342 | -3.7% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 | $0.355 | +8.6% |
| May 1, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | $0.327 | -8.1% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | $0.356 | +11.9% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 | $0.318 | -8.1% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 | $0.346 | -0.9% |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | $0.349 | +2.6% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | $0.34 | +2.1% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $0.333 | +1.2% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | $0.329 | -1.8% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | $0.335 | -21.2% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $0.425 | +25.4% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | $0.339 | -8.4% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 | $0.37 | +3.4% |
| May 1, 2025 | May 5, 2025 | $0.358 | +1.1% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 | $0.354 | +16.8% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 | $0.303 | -12.2% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 5, 2025 | $0.345 | -3.1% |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $0.356 | +8.9% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | $0.327 | -3.3% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 | $0.338 | +7.3% |
Payout risk check
VCLT's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 96/100).
Its share price moved -9.4% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
The fund manager employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. 10+ Year Corporate Bond Index, which includes U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable debt securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. industrial, utility, and financial companies, all with maturities greater than 10 years. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the bonds that make up the Target Index.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Long-Term Bond. First distribution on our records: Dec 24, 2009. 202 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VCLT distribution FAQ
When is VCLT's next ex-distribution date?
VCLT's next ex-distribution date is Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.344 per share, expected on Nov 2, 2026.
How often does VCLT pay distributions?
VCLT pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.35 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is VCLT's distribution yield?
VCLT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.87%, based on $4.128 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $70.37. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.128 per share, is 5.87%.
How much does VCLT pay per share?
VCLT pays about $0.344 per share each month, which works out to roughly $4.128 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $412.80 a year.
Has VCLT grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, VCLT's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of VCLT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.87%, you would need about 291 shares of VCLT (roughly $20,456 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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