Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF (VGSH)
| Assets | $35.18B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.03% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 614.56M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.18 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.79% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 4,322,633 |
| Open | 57.48 |
| Previous Close | 57.51 |
| Day's Range | 57.47 - 57.56 |
| 52-Week Low | 57.38 |
| 52-Week High | 59.01 |
| 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.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | $0.1825 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $0.1678 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $0.1823 | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | $0.1779 | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $0.1845 | Jun 3, 2026 |
| May 1, 2026 | $0.1789 | May 5, 2026 |
Performance
VGSH had a total return of 1.75% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.39%.
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