Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH)
| Assets | $40.93B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.03% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 515.18M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $3.48 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.34% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 2,986,091 |
| Open | 80.10 |
| Previous Close | 80.09 |
| Day's Range | 80.09 - 80.17 |
| 52-Week Low | 77.58 |
| 52-Week High | 80.17 |
| Beta | 0.13 |
| Holdings | 2849 |
| Inception Date | Nov 19, 2009 |
About VCSH
Fund Home PageThe Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Bloomberg US Corporate (1-5 Y) index. The fund tracks a market value-weighted index of US investment grade, fixed-rate corporate bonds with maturities between 1 and 5 years. VCSH was launched on Nov 19, 2009 and is issued by Vanguard.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.2972 | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.3005 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.2911 | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.2974 | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.2904 | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.2901 | Sep 4, 2025 |
Performance
VCSH had a total return of 6.67% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.98%.
News
VCSH: Time To Rotate Out Of Short-Term Bonds
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares remains a Hold as yield curve steepening favors rotation into longer-dated bonds. Short-term yields have tightened following Fed rate cuts to 3...
VCSH: Contained Duration And Stable Carry
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF offers low-cost access to high-quality, short-duration corporate bonds, balancing yield and interest rate risk. VCSH benefits from monthly coupon income, price a...
VCSH: Short-Term Corporate Shelter
VCSH offers diversified, investment-grade short-term corporate bond exposure with low duration risk and efficient tracking of its benchmark index. Macro indicators like OIS spread, yield curve butterf...
VCSH: Short-Dated Bonds May Remain In Favor With The Return Of Inflation
VCSH offers diversified, investment-grade, short-term corporate bond exposure with a 4.50% yield to maturity and strong liquidity. Current inflation trends and uncertain Fed rate policy create duratio...
Most U.S. Treasury Prices Slide Since 'Liberation Day'
In recent days, a new headwind is weighing on fixed income securities: a US government budget bill, which is expected to significantly raise an already hefty federal deficit in the years ahead. Long-t...
VCSH: Hedging Equities With Corporate Investment-Grade Debt
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF offers a stable investment with a 4.73% yield, balancing risk through investment-grade corporate debt with an average duration of 2.6 years. Despite l...
VCSH: A Good Bond Fund For Conservative Investors
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares is a low-risk investment option for conservative investors seeking income and stability. The VCSH ETF primarily invests in high-quality investm...
VCSH: This Bond Fund Looks Attractive
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF is a fixed-income ETF with $42.8 billion in AUM and a low volatility profile. The fund is overweight A and BBB corporate bonds and provides exposure to the short...