Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH)
| Assets | $34.14B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.03% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 432.71M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $3.32 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.19% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 3,349,880 |
| Open | 79.15 |
| Previous Close | 79.16 |
| Day's Range | 79.07 - 79.15 |
| 52-Week Low | 77.14 |
| 52-Week High | 79.54 |
| Beta | 0.12 |
| Holdings | 2613 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.2903 | Jul 3, 2025 |
| 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 |
Performance
VCSH had a total return of 7.04% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.84%.
News
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VCSH: A Good Bond Fund For Conservative Investors
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VCSH: This Bond Fund Looks Attractive
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VCSH Could Be A Good Place To 'Park Cash'
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