Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH)
| Assets | $34.20B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.03% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 433.21M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $3.28 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.16% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| 1-Year Return | +1.99% |
| Volume | 1,736,199 |
| Open | 78.86 |
| Previous Close | 78.84 |
| Day's Range | 78.85 - 78.94 |
| 52-Week Low | 76.92 |
| 52-Week High | 79.54 |
| Beta | 0.12 |
| Holdings | 2568 |
| 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.
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.297 | Jun 4, 2025 |
| May 1, 2025 | $0.2824 | May 5, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.289 | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.2588 | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.2813 | Feb 5, 2025 |
| Dec 24, 2024 | $0.2798 | Dec 27, 2024 |
News
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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...
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VCSH: Hedging Equities With Corporate Investment-Grade Debt
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VCSH: A Good Bond Fund For Conservative Investors
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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...
VCSH: Good Short-Term Bond ETF, But Better Choices Out There
Federal Reserve rate hikes have led to higher yields on bonds and fixed-income securities. VCSH offers slightly higher income with slightly higher risk than T-bills. An overview of the fund follows.
Bank Loans And Junk Bonds Are Having A Good Year
Fixed-income investors looking for interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve are still waiting, but that hasn't stopped low-rated bonds from posting strong gains in 2023. Bond investors hoping for e...
VCSH Could Be A Good Place To 'Park Cash'
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares is a good option for investors looking to park their cash temporarily in a low-risk vehicle. The fund invests in a well-diversified basket of a...