VGLT
Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETFETF · Bonds$52.94−$0.31 (-0.58%)as of market close, Aug 6, 2026
VGLT monthly returns
Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF has averaged 0.21% per month, positive in 51% of months. Month-by-month returns for Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF (VGLT) below, through August 6, 2026 — the table lists the most recent months; the bar chart plots the last 5 years.
Average month
+0.2%
188 months
Best month
+10.7%
Aug 2019
Worst month
-9.2%
Apr 2022
Positive months
51%
of all months
Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF monthly returns#
| Month | Path | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | +0.7% | |
| Jul 2026 | -4.0% | |
| Jun 2026 | +1.0% | |
| May 2026 | +0.5% | |
| Apr 2026 | -0.7% | |
| Mar 2026 | -4.0% | |
| Feb 2026 | +4.2% | |
| Jan 2026 | -0.1% | |
| Dec 2025 | -2.1% | |
| Nov 2025 | +0.4% | |
| Oct 2025 | +1.3% | |
| Sep 2025 | +3.0% |
Monthly total return (since Sep 2021)
-5%+0%+5%
20222023202420252026
Methodology#
Monthly returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from VGLT'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 Treasury ETF's average monthly return?
- Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF (VGLT) has averaged about 0.21% per month, positive in roughly 51% of months. The best month was Aug 2019 (+10.7%) and the worst was Apr 2022 (-9.2%).