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Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares (VGLT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/29/2025: VGLT (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 2.5% | Avg. Invested days 44 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/29/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 2.05 | 52 Weeks Range 52.83 - 61.39 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 52.83 - 61.39 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares
ETF Overview
Overview
The Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares (VGLT) seeks to track the investment results of the Bloomberg U.S. Long Treasury Bond Index, which measures the performance of publicly issued U.S. Treasury bonds that have a remaining maturity of 10 years or more. It offers exposure to the long-term U.S. government bond market.
Reputation and Reliability
Vanguard is a highly reputable and reliable issuer known for its low-cost, passively managed investment products.
Management Expertise
Vanguard has extensive experience and expertise in managing index-tracking ETFs.
Investment Objective
Goal
To track the investment results of the Bloomberg U.S. Long Treasury Bond Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: Tracks the Bloomberg U.S. Long Treasury Bond Index by holding a portfolio of U.S. Treasury bonds with maturities of 10 years or more.
Composition Primarily holds U.S. Treasury bonds.
Market Position
Market Share: VGLT holds a significant market share in the long-term U.S. Treasury ETF market.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 4800000000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- TLT
- IEF
- EDV
Competitive Landscape
The long-term treasury ETF market is dominated by a few large players. VGLT's low expense ratio is a key advantage. However, competitors like TLT have higher AUM and trading volume. EDV focuses on zero-coupon bonds and is more sensitive to interest rate changes.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance can be obtained from Vanguard's website or other financial data providers.
Benchmark Comparison: VGLT's performance closely tracks the Bloomberg U.S. Long Treasury Bond Index.
Expense Ratio: 0.04
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
VGLT exhibits a relatively high average daily trading volume, indicating good liquidity.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread for VGLT is typically tight, reflecting its high liquidity.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic indicators such as inflation, interest rates, and economic growth prospects significantly influence VGLT's performance. Changes in Fed policy affect the ETF.
Growth Trajectory
VGLT's growth is tied to investor demand for long-term U.S. Treasury bonds and the overall interest rate environment, with no changes to strategy and holdings.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
VGLT's primary competitive advantage is Vanguard's reputation for low-cost index investing. It offers efficient access to the long-term U.S. Treasury market with a minimal expense ratio. The scale of Vanguard allows for competitive pricing and tight tracking of its benchmark. This makes it an appealing choice for cost-conscious investors seeking exposure to U.S. government bonds.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
VGLT's volatility is generally moderate but can increase during periods of interest rate uncertainty. Long-term bonds are very sensitive to interest rate changes.
Market Risk
VGLT is primarily exposed to interest rate risk. Rising interest rates can negatively impact bond prices and ETF returns. There is also inflation risk.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
VGLT is suited for investors seeking exposure to long-term U.S. Treasury bonds, often for diversification or hedging purposes.
Market Risk
VGLT is best suited for long-term investors with a lower risk tolerance seeking income or diversification, and passive index followers.
Summary
Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares (VGLT) offers low-cost access to the long-term U.S. Treasury bond market. It tracks the Bloomberg U.S. Long Treasury Bond Index, providing exposure to government bonds with maturities of 10 years or more. Its low expense ratio and Vanguard's reputation make it a popular choice. It's best suited for long-term investors seeking diversification or income, but carries interest rate risk. VGLT should be part of well-diversified portfolio.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Vanguard's website
- Bloomberg
- ETF.com
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual circumstances and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Market share data is estimated and may vary.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares
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The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Long Treasury Index. This index includes fixed income securities issued by the U.S. Treasury (not including inflation-protected bonds, floating rate securities and certain other security types), with maturities greater than 10 years. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in bonds included in the index.
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