Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Shares (VSBSX)
| Fund Assets | 33.89B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.06% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 93.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.75 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.85% |
| Dividend Growth | -7.85% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 19.36 |
| YTD Return | 0.46% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.20% |
| 5-Year Return | 9.73% |
| 52-Week Low | 19.36 |
| 52-Week High | 19.67 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 93 |
| Inception Date | Dec 28, 2009 |
About VSBSX
This fund is primarily designed to replicate the performance of the Bloomberg US Treasury 1–3 Year Bond Index using an indexing strategy. The underlying index consists of debt instruments issued by the U.S. Treasury, specifically those with remaining maturities from one to three years, and expressly excludes inflation-protected securities. Like other fixed-income investments, a key consideration is that an increase in interest rates typically causes the market value of the bonds within the portfolio to decline. However, this particular fund exhibits less sensitivity to such price shifts than those holding bonds with longer average durations. Furthermore, shifts in interest rates could eventually lead to a reduction in the income stream generated by the fund. A notable advantage is the minimal risk of default, as the bonds held are fully backed by the creditworthiness and guarantee of the United States government. This fund may be an appropriate choice for investors with near-term savings objectives who are comfortable with some level of price fluctuation.
Performance
VSBSX had a total return of 3.20% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.40%.
Equivalent ETF
VSBSX has an equivalent ETF with the ticker symbol VGSH, the Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF. This is an ETF from the same fund company that follows the same index. It has an expense ratio of 0.03% compared to 0.06% for VSBSX.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VGSH | Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% |
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VSBIX | Institutional Shares | 0.04% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | $0.061 | Jun 2, 2026 |
| May 1, 2026 | $0.0592 | May 4, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.0615 | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.0561 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.0612 | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.0632 | Dec 18, 2025 |