VCLT
Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETFETF · Bonds$72.24−$0.36 (-0.50%)as of market close, Aug 6, 2026
VCLT monthly returns
Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF has averaged 0.33% per month, positive in 59% of months. Month-by-month returns for Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) below, through August 6, 2026 — the table lists the most recent months; the bar chart plots the last 5 years.
Average month
+0.3%
200 months
Best month
+11.2%
Nov 2023
Worst month
-10.0%
Apr 2022
Positive months
59%
of all months
Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF monthly returns#
| Month | Path | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | +0.8% | |
| Jul 2026 | -3.9% | |
| Jun 2026 | +0.2% | |
| May 2026 | +1.5% | |
| Apr 2026 | +0.3% | |
| Mar 2026 | -2.9% | |
| Feb 2026 | +1.9% | |
| Jan 2026 | +0.5% | |
| Dec 2025 | -1.5% | |
| Nov 2025 | +0.8% | |
| Oct 2025 | +0.1% | |
| Sep 2025 | +3.3% |
Monthly total return (since Sep 2021)
-10%-5%+0%+5%+10%
20222023202420252026
Methodology#
Monthly returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from VCLT's split- and dividend-adjusted month-end closes. The table shows the most recent 120 months and the bar chart the most recent 60. See the year-by-year returns for the annual view. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
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FAQ
- What is Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF's average monthly return?
- Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) has averaged about 0.33% per month, positive in roughly 59% of months. The best month was Nov 2023 (+11.2%) and the worst was Apr 2022 (-10.0%).