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VCLT ETF · Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +2.92%  | +2.56% | +6.87% | +12.48%  | -11.79% | +0.51% | +2.53% | +1.60% | |
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Key fund info
Essentials
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +2.56% | +6.87% | +12.48% | -11.79% |
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Exposure
Sustainability
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about VCLT ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
VCLT’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
Replication
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | €897.98B |
VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | €578.53B |
VEA | Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | €203.1B |
VUG | Vanguard Growth ETF | €197.61B |
VTV | Vanguard Value ETF | €163.37B |
Frequently asked questions about VCLT
What does Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF, VCLT, invest in?
VCLT is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Investment Grade Corporate Bonds.
Which benchmark or index does VCLT replicate?
VCLT tracks the Bloomberg U.S. Long Term Corporate Bond Total Return Index - USD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of VCLT?
VCLT carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.03%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was VCLT launched?
VCLT was introduced to the market on November 19, 2009. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of VCLT?
Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF, VCLT, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of VCLT?
VCLT oversees €8.51B in assets as of June 18, 2026.
How has VCLT performed lately?
Based on data from June 18, 2026, VCLT returned 2.92% over the past month, 2.56% over the last three months and 1.60% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VCLT?
As of June 18, 2026, VCLT recorded net flows of +€978M over the last month and +€1.89B year-to-date.
Does VCLT distribute dividends?
VCLT follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of June 18, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 5.51%.
What are the main country or region exposures of VCLT?
As of April 30, 2026, VCLT has significant geographic allocations in USA, United Kingdom and Canada.
In which sector or theme does VCLT invest in?
As of April 30, 2026, VCLT focuses largely on Power, Pharmaceutical preparation and biotechnology and Banks.
How many securities does VCLT hold and how diversified is it?
As of April 30, 2026, VCLT holds 2765 positions in its portfolio, with 3.65% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VCLT?
As of April 30, 2026, VCLT top three holdings include Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD, CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD and US30303MAE21.
What is the base currency of VCLT?
The base currency of VCLT is USD.
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