Vanguard Core Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VCRM)
| Assets | $958.49M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.12% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 12.62M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.64 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.47% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 167,478 |
| Open | 76.05 |
| Previous Close | 75.99 |
| Day's Range | 75.99 - 76.09 |
| 52-Week Low | 70.45 |
| 52-Week High | 76.22 |
| Beta | n/a |
| Holdings | 1510 |
| Inception Date | Nov 19, 2024 |
About VCRM
Fund Home PageThe Vanguard Core Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VCRM) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in broad credit fixed income. The fund is an actively managed portfolio of USD-denominated tax-exempt municipal bonds with a weighted average maturity of 8 to 20 years. The fund may hold up to 20% in below investment-grade bonds VCRM was launched on Nov 19, 2024 and is issued by Vanguard.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.2306 | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.2418 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.240 | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.2285 | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.2214 | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.216 | Sep 4, 2025 |
Performance
VCRM had a total return of 5.26% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.49%.
News
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