ATLASVanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT): outlook, holdings and fees
Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Vanguard. The expense ratio is 0.04% and the yield is 5.83%. The ten largest holdings are 1% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on VCLT
| Last price | $70.63 (0.0%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 58% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $69.75 – $72.29 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.6% |
| Distribution yield | 5.83% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
VCLT fund facts
| Issuer | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Theme | Corporate bonds |
| Assets under management | $8.0B |
| Expense ratio | 0.04% |
| Number of holdings | 353 |
| Portfolio turnover | 35% |
| Inception | Nov 19, 2009 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
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.
VCLT top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Wipro Limited ADR WIT | Technology | 0.21% |
| Dell Technologies Inc DELL | Technology | 0.11% |
| Fiserv Inc FISV_old | Technology | 0.10% |
| Axa Equitable Holdings Inc EQH | Financial Services | 0.09% |
| Medtronic PLC MDT | Healthcare | 0.08% |
| Cisco Systems Inc CSCO | Technology | 0.07% |
| Dupont De Nemours Inc DD | Basic Materials | 0.07% |
| Fox Corp Class A FOXA | Communication Services | 0.07% |
| Weyerhaeuser Company WY | Real Estate | 0.07% |
| Fifth Third Bancorp FITB | Financial Services | 0.07% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
VCLT returns and risk
| Year to date | -5.6% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | -5.7% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +4.5% |
| 5 years (annualised) | -3.3% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +1.2% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 12.0% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.00 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
VCLT: frequently asked questions
What does VCLT invest in?
Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Wipro Limited ADR (0.2%), Dell Technologies Inc (0.1%), Fiserv Inc (0.1%), Axa Equitable Holdings Inc (0.1%), Medtronic PLC (0.1%).
What is the VCLT expense ratio?
0.04% a year: about $4.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the VCLT dividend yield?
5.83%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will VCLT go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 58%, with a likely range (50%) of $69.75 to $72.29 from $70.63 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has VCLT performed?
Year to date -5.6%, one year -5.7%, three years +4.5% a year, five years -3.3% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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