What does Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares do?

Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares (VBLAX) operates in the Asset Management - Bonds industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

What is VBLAX's market cap?

Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares (VBLAX) has a market capitalization of approximately $8.67 billion, as of July 24, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

Does VBLAX pay a dividend?

Yes — Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares (VBLAX) pays a dividend monthly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 4.92%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

VBLAX

Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares

NASDAQ·Asset Management, Bonds · Financial Services

$10.05$0.05−0.50%

Market cap$8.67B·Jul 24 12:07 PM UTC

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$10.05−$0.05 (−0.50%)today

−36.79%CAGR −8.78%

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Feb 7, 2019Jul 24, 2021 → Jul 24, 2026· 5.0 yrsJul 24, 2026

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Dividend Yield (FWD)4.91%

Annual Dividend (FWD)$0.49

Dividend Growth (5Y)+2.1%

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Most Recent Dividend$0.041

Ex-Dividend DateJun 30

Payment DateJul 1

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About Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares

VBLAX is an economical index fund designed to offer broad, diversified exposure to long-term, high-quality U.S. bonds, specifically those with maturities exceeding ten years. Its portfolio is structured to achieve this, allocating roughly 60% of its holdings to corporate bonds and 40% to U.S. government bonds, all within that extended maturity bracket. A significant inherent risk stems from the acute sensitivity of long-term bonds to interest rate shifts; consequently, a rise in interest rates could substantially decrease the value of the underlying bonds and, in turn, the fund's share price…

Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Asset Management - Bonds
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: investor.vanguard.com/investment-products/mutual-funds/profile/vblax

Peers

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BLV

Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF

Cap

$8.6B

VCLT

Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF

Cap

$9.9B

VLTCX

Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares

Cap

$10.1B

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Frequently Asked Questions About VBLAX

What does Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares do?: Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares (VBLAX) operates in the Asset Management - Bonds industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.
What is VBLAX's market cap?: Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares (VBLAX) has a market capitalization of approximately $8.67 billion, as of July 24, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.
Does VBLAX pay a dividend?: Yes — Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares (VBLAX) pays a dividend monthly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 4.92%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.