Growth of $10,000 in VCLT
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A $10,000 investment compounding at VCLT’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 1.7% would reach $13,927 in 20 years. The table shows every combination of averaging period and horizon; returns include dividends and are net of the fund's 0.03% expense ratio. Past performance does not predict future results.
Projection table
| Horizon | At 3-year avg (4.1%) | At 5-year avg (-3.1%) | At 10-year avg (1.7%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $12,231 | $8,552 | $10,863 |
| 10 years | $14,960 | $7,314 | $11,801 |
| 15 years | $18,297 | $6,255 | $12,820 |
| 20 years | $22,379 | $5,349 | $13,927 |
| 25 years | $27,372 | $4,574 | $15,129 |
| 30 years | $33,479 | $3,912 | $16,436 |
Annualized total returns as of Aug 7, 2026, dividends reinvested. A constant rate is an illustration of compounding — real markets are far bumpier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What would $10,000 in VCLT be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 1.7%, $10,000 in VCLT would grow to about $11,801 in 10 years and $13,927 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is VCLT's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, VCLT's annualized total returns were 4.1% over 3 years, -3.1% over 5 years, 1.7% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.03% expense ratio.