Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH)
| Assets | $39.43B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.03% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 493.82M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $3.40 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.27% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 3,661,113 |
| Open | 79.74 |
| Previous Close | 79.76 |
| Day's Range | 79.70 - 79.77 |
| 52-Week Low | 77.58 |
| 52-Week High | 80.14 |
| Beta | 0.12 |
| Holdings | 2593 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| May 1, 2025 | $0.2824 | May 5, 2025 |
Performance
VCSH had a total return of 5.63% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.92%.
News
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VCSH: Short-Term Corporate Shelter
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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...
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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...
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...
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.