Vanguard Core Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VCRM)

BATS: VCRM · Real-Time Price · USD
75.45
-0.06 (-0.08%)
Dec 4, 2025, 4:00 PM EST - Market closed
-0.08%
Assets$702.71M
Expense Ratio0.12%
PE Ration/a
Shares Out9.30M
Dividend (ttm)$2.64
Dividend Yield3.51%
Ex-Dividend DateDec 1, 2025
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Payout Ration/a
Volume116,833
Open75.47
Previous Close75.51
Day's Range75.43 - 75.49
52-Week Low70.45
52-Week High76.55
Betan/a
Holdingsn/a
Inception DateNov 19, 2024

About VCRM

Fund Home Page

The 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.

Asset Class Fixed Income
Category Muni National Long
Stock Exchange BATS
Ticker Symbol VCRM
ETF Provider Vanguard

Dividends

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 1, 2025$0.240Dec 3, 2025
Nov 3, 2025$0.2285Nov 5, 2025
Oct 1, 2025$0.2214Oct 3, 2025
Sep 2, 2025$0.216Sep 4, 2025
Aug 1, 2025$0.2155Aug 5, 2025
Jul 1, 2025$0.2335Jul 3, 2025
Full Dividend History

Performance

VCRM had a total return of 2.84% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.80%.

News

The Muni Rally Shines Spotlight on These ETFs

As 2025 winds down, a rocky beginning for municipal bonds is giving way to a smoother ride to the finish. In the latest iteration of its Active Fixed Income Perspectives, Vanguard noted a strong showi...

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8 days ago - ETF Trends

9 Ways to Actively Manage Your Fixed Income Exposure

The same macro factors affecting the equities market, such as tariffs, geopolitical factors, and a changing interest rate policy are also affecting the fixed income markets. With that, there's never b...

13 days ago - ETF Trends

VCRM: A Low Distribution As Is Common With Index Trackers

Vanguard Core Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VCRM) offers low fees, high credit quality, and index-tracking exposure to intermediate municipal bonds. VCRM's trailing yield is understated due to its short histor...

4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

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4 weeks ago - ETF Trends

VCRM: Active Quality Muni Bond ETF, Tax-Advantaged 3.6% Yield, Better Choices Out There

VCRM invests in high-quality muni bonds with a 3.6% tax-advantaged yield. After-tax income for the fund might be attractive for some investors. It compares unfavorably to some of its peers, especially...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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8 months ago - Morningstar

VCRM: An Ideal ETF To Preserve Your Capital In An Uncertain Market

Investing in the Vanguard Core Tax-Exempt Bond ETF offers federal tax-exempt income and capital appreciation, providing a stable and attractive yield. VCRM's 6.8-year average duration mitigates intere...

9 months ago - Seeking Alpha