Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares (VSCSX)
| Fund Assets | 51.79B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.06% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 73.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.95 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.42% |
| Dividend Growth | 5.77% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 21.47 |
| YTD Return | 0.84% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.00% |
| 5-Year Return | 12.56% |
| 52-Week Low | 21.41 |
| 52-Week High | 21.84 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.10 |
| Holdings | 3030 |
| Inception Date | Nov 18, 2010 |
About VSCSX
This cost-efficient index fund primarily allocates its assets to U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade corporate bonds. These taxable, fixed-rate securities are issued by industrial, utility, and financial firms, carrying maturities that span one to five years. A key characteristic is its relatively lower sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations compared to funds holding longer-duration bonds; while rising rates can depress bond prices, this fund experiences less severe price shifts. Nevertheless, investors should note that changes in interest rates could eventually lead to a decline in the fund's generated income. This fund is an appropriate choice for individuals pursuing short-term financial goals who are comfortable with some degree of market price movement.
Performance
VSCSX had a total return of 4.00% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.90%.
Equivalent ETF
VSCSX has an equivalent ETF with the ticker symbol VCSH, the Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond 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 VSCSX.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VCSH | Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% |
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VSTBX | Institutional Shares | 0.04% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | $0.0778 | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $0.0802 | Jun 2, 2026 |
| May 1, 2026 | $0.0786 | May 4, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.0804 | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.0731 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.0802 | Feb 3, 2026 |