Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Admiral (VUSFX)
| Fund Assets | 14.88B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.10% |
| Min. Investment | $50,000 |
| Turnover | 69.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.98 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.87% |
| Dividend Growth | -3.10% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 20.13 |
| YTD Return | 3.77% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.44% |
| 5-Year Return | 16.18% |
| 52-Week Low | 19.99 |
| 52-Week High | 20.18 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 865 |
| Inception Date | Feb 24, 2015 |
About VUSFX
Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Admiral Shares is an actively managed mutual fund specializing in high-quality, ultra-short-duration fixed income securities. The fund’s principal objective is to provide current income while minimizing price volatility, making it especially suitable for investors who seek modest yields with limited exposure to interest rate movements. Its portfolio predominantly consists of investment-grade U.S. government and corporate bonds with effective durations typically below one year, which contributes to its low interest-rate sensitivity and reduced risk profile. The strategy excludes international, high-yield, and convertible bonds, focusing instead on liquid, short-maturity debt instruments. Serving both institutional and high-net-worth investors, the fund offers Admiral share classes with low expense ratios, enhancing its cost efficiency. Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Admiral Shares plays an important role in the market by providing a reliable cash-management solution and a conservative option for preserving capital in uncertain or rising rate environments, appealing to entities seeking stable, short-term returns and liquidity.
Performance
VUSFX had a total return of 5.44% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.59%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VUBFX | Investor Shares | 0.20% |
Top 10 Holdings
10.53% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Bills | B.0 07.09.26 | 4.54% |
| United States Treasury Notes | T.4.125 10.31.26 | 1.23% |
| The Toronto-Dominion Bank | TD.4.568 12.17.26 | 0.70% |
| Athene Global Funding | ATH.5.62 05.08.26 144A | 0.62% |
| United States Treasury Notes | T.1.125 10.31.26 | 0.62% |
| United States Treasury Notes | T.4.25 11.30.26 | 0.60% |
| Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | CM.V4.862 01.13.28 | 0.56% |
| Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings, LLC | CHCOCH.5.125 06.30.27 | 0.56% |
| Banque Federative du Credit Mutuel | BFCM.5.896 07.13.26 144A | 0.55% |
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | HPE.4.45 09.25.26 | 0.54% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.0785 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.0794 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.0796 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.0807 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.0811 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.0848 | Apr 1, 2025 |