Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF (VGUS)
| Assets | $757.89M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.07% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 10.03M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.58 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.41% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 81,446 |
| Open | 75.61 |
| Previous Close | 75.61 |
| Day's Range | 75.61 - 75.62 |
| 52-Week Low | 75.14 |
| 52-Week High | 76.00 |
| Beta | n/a |
| Holdings | 92 |
| Inception Date | Feb 7, 2025 |
About VGUS
Fund Home PageThe Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF (VGUS) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Bloomberg US Short Treasury index. The fund tracks an index of US Treasurys with maturities of one to three months, selected and weighted by market value. VGUS was launched on Feb 7, 2025 and is issued by Vanguard.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.2237 | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.2338 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.2328 | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.2401 | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.2418 | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.2403 | Sep 4, 2025 |
Performance
VGUS had a total return of 4.12% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.15%.
News
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Where index fund giant Vanguard is becoming more active in the market
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