Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF
Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF (NASDAQ: VGLT) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NASDAQ, trading at $50.18 (about ₹4,861 a unit) as of 9 Oct 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.03% and holds 69 securities. Indian residents can buy VGLT through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$49.91
Today's high
$50.24
52 week low
$49.30
52 week high
$58.44
VGLT opened at $50.04, closed previously at $50.14, and has traded between $49.30 and $58.44 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Designed to offer significant and steady current income, this ETF primarily invests in U.S. government bonds. Its holdings maintain an average dollar-weighted maturity spanning 10 to 25 years.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.03%
Assets (AUM)
$15.1B
Holdings
69
NAV
$50.15
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
-12.78%
5-year price change
-41.82%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
VGLT holds 69 securities in total. These 10 are 20.8% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy VGLT from India
Indian residents can buy VGLT units through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers. Read the full guide: how to invest in VGLT from India
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search VGLT and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, VGLT, on NASDAQ, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your VGLT position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying VGLT from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- Taxable in IndiaGains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
FAQs
What is the VGLT price today?
Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF (VGLT) last traded at $50.18 on NASDAQ, as of 9 Oct 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹4,861 a unit at the 9 Oct 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does VGLT trade, in Indian time?
NASDAQ trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is VGLT, and what does it cost to hold?
Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF manages about $15.1B. Its expense ratio is 0.03% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2009.
What are VGLT's largest holdings?
The top three are United States Treasury Note/Bond 5.00% 05/15/2056 (2.2%), United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.75% 08/15/2055 (2.1%) and United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.75% 05/15/2055 (2.1%). VGLT's 10 largest positions make up 20.8% of the fund.
Does VGLT pay dividends?
Yes. VGLT is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate.
How are gains on VGLT taxed in India?
Gains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
Can I buy fractional units of VGLT?
Yes. You can buy VGLT by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has VGLT performed?
VGLT's price is down 12.8% over the past year and down 41.8% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.