Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH)
| Assets | $40.15B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.03% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 503.36M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $3.43 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.28% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 1,246,803 |
| Open | 80.09 |
| Previous Close | 80.08 |
| Day's Range | 80.01 - 80.10 |
| 52-Week Low | 77.58 |
| 52-Week High | 80.16 |
| Beta | 0.13 |
| Holdings | 2554 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.2974 | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.2904 | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.2901 | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.2972 | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.2903 | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.297 | Jun 4, 2025 |
Performance
VCSH had a total return of 6.51% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.95%.
News
Strong Fundamentals Are Underpinning Corporate Bonds
Corporate bonds typically appeal to those seeking higher yield potential relative to safer government debt, but current market uncertainty may keep fixed income investors from making the move. However...
Investment Manager Goes Shopping for Fixed-Income ETF, According to Recent Filing
Bought 165,923 shares in VCSH, with a transaction value of $13,262,225 for Q3 2025 Post-trade, holds 165,923 shares valued at $13.26 million as of Q3 2025 VCSH is now the fund's 4th-largest holding; t...
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...
Reconsider Corporate Bonds as Shutdown Spurs Further Cuts
Elected officials' continued debate about the budget on Capitol Hill could spur additional interest rate cuts. Given these current market forces, fixed income investors may want to reposition their po...
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...