Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF (VGSH)
| Assets | $25.44B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.03% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 431.72M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.36 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.01% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 1,334,988 |
| Open | 58.93 |
| Previous Close | 58.93 |
| Day's Range | 58.91 - 58.94 |
| 52-Week Low | 58.00 |
| 52-Week High | 58.98 |
| Beta | 0.05 |
| Holdings | 94 |
| Inception Date | Nov 19, 2009 |
About VGSH
Fund Home PageThe Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF (VGSH) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund tracks a market value-weighted index of fixed income securities issued by the US Treasury, excluding inflation-protected securities, with maturities of 1-3 years. VGSH was launched on Nov 19, 2009 and is issued by Vanguard.
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.1854 | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.1888 | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.1897 | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.1986 | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.2003 | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.1944 | Jul 3, 2025 |
Performance
VGSH had a total return of 5.14% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.40%.
News
Short-Term Treasuries: My Pick Is VGSH Over SCHO
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Orser Capital Management increased its Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF stake by almost 92,000 shares. The $5.40 million trade represented almost 3% of the firm's assets under management (AUM).
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VGSH: Capitalizing On The Fed's Next Moves
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VGSH: A Disappointing Yield
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VGSH: A Good Short-Term Fix To Portfolio Volatility
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VGSH: Reviewing A Cash Parking Vehicle
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