Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH)

NASDAQ: VCSH · Real-Time Price · USD
79.94
-0.01 (-0.01%)
Oct 15, 2025, 1:08 PM EDT - Market open
-0.01%
Assets$39.41B
Expense Ratio0.03%
PE Ration/a
Shares Out493.92M
Dividend (ttm)$3.40
Dividend Yield4.26%
Ex-Dividend DateOct 1, 2025
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Payout Ration/a
Volume4,882,799
Open79.99
Previous Close79.95
Day's Range79.91 - 80.02
52-Week Low77.58
52-Week High80.14
Beta0.12
Holdings2593
Inception DateNov 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-DividendAmountPay Date
Oct 1, 2025$0.2904Oct 3, 2025
Sep 2, 2025$0.2901Sep 4, 2025
Aug 1, 2025$0.2972Aug 5, 2025
Jul 1, 2025$0.2903Jul 3, 2025
Jun 2, 2025$0.297Jun 4, 2025
May 1, 2025$0.2824May 5, 2025
Full Dividend History

Performance

VCSH had a total return of 5.94% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.93%.

News

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...

2 days ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

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7 days ago - ETF Trends

Despite Current Risks, Corporate Bonds Offer a Compelling Option

Market uncertainty continues to linger in the back of fixed income investors' minds. But that can force much-needed recalibration of portfolios as tariffs and rate cuts loom.

Other symbols: VCIT
5 weeks ago - ETF Trends

Bonds Rally On Weak Payrolls Data

The bond market looks increasingly focused on slowing economic growth vs. tariff inflation.

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

5 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

5 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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.

2 years ago - Seeking Alpha