Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH)

NASDAQ: VCSH · Real-Time Price · USD
78.41
+0.16 (0.20%)
Apr 15, 2025, 1:36 PM EDT - Market open
0.20%
Assets $33.99B
Expense Ratio 0.03%
PE Ratio n/a
Shares Out 437.68M
Dividend (ttm) $3.21
Dividend Yield 4.09%
Ex-Dividend Date Apr 1, 2025
Payout Ratio n/a
1-Year Return +2.24%
Volume 3,063,162
Open 78.28
Previous Close 78.25
Day's Range 78.28 - 78.43
52-Week Low 76.27
52-Week High 79.54
Beta 0.13
Holdings 2650
Inception Date Nov 19, 2009

About VCSH

Fund Home Page

The 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.

Asset Class Fixed Income
Category Short-Term Bond
Region North America
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol VCSH
ETF Provider Vanguard
Index Tracked Bloomberg US Corporate (1-5 Y)

Dividends

Ex-Dividend Amount Pay Date
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
Dec 2, 2024 $0.2729 Dec 4, 2024
Nov 1, 2024 $0.2741 Nov 5, 2024
Full Dividend History

News

Stick With Investment-Grade Corporate Bonds Amid Uncertainty

Market uncertainty is also spilling over into bonds. But fixed income investors can opt for corporate bonds if they're looking to maximize yield opportunities without sacrificing too much credit risk.

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14 days ago - ETF Trends

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...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

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.

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

Best Bonds For Income

For many, social security isn't enough to fund their retirement needs. Bonds can help produce another income stream.

1 year ago - Forbes

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...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha