# Vanguard Long-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VTEL) — Overview

VTEL · BATS · Fund

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/vtel

## Price

Last close $97.49 on Oct 15, 2026. 52-week range $95.11 – $105.44.

## Fund profile

VTEL tracks an index of investment-grade, tax-exempt US municipal bonds with maturities over 10 years. It accomplishes this by selecting a mix of bonds similar to those in the index.

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Industry | — |
| Inception | May 20, 2025 |
| Assets under management | $451.1M |
| Expense ratio | 0.09% |
| Net asset value | $96.50 (as of Oct 14, 2026) |
| Distributions | Monthly |
| Leverage | 1x |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is Vanguard Long-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VTEL)?

VTEL tracks an index of investment-grade, tax-exempt US municipal bonds with maturities over 10 years. It accomplishes this by selecting a mix of bonds similar to those in the index.

### What is VTEL's expense ratio?

Vanguard Long-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF charges an annual expense ratio of 0.09%. The fund is issued by Vanguard.

### How large is VTEL?

Vanguard Long-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF manages $451.1M in assets and has traded since May 20, 2025.

### How do I buy shares of Vanguard Long-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VTEL)?

VTEL trades commission-free with a Light Horse Securities brokerage account — from the mobile app, the web at [Light Horse Dashboard](https://portal.lighthorse.io), the trading API, or an [AI agent connected over MCP](/instructions/ai/claude). The trade panel on this page places the order once you are signed in.

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