Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Admiral (VUSFX)

Fund Assets	15.87B
Expense Ratio	0.094%
Min. Investment	$50,000
Turnover	82.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.88
Dividend Yield	4.44%
Dividend Growth	-9.17%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Oct 1, 2026

Previous Close	19.93
YTD Return	2.50%
1-Year Return	3.42%
5-Year Return	19.99%
52-Week Low	19.89
52-Week High	20.16
Beta (5Y)	0.02
Holdings	1041
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.

• Fund Family: Vanguard
• Category: Ultra-Short Oblig
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: VUSFX
• Share Class: Admiral Shares
• Index: Bloomberg 1 Y US Treasury Bellwethers TR

Performance

VUSFX had a total return of 3.42% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.69%.

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%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Oct 1, 2026	$0.0734	Oct 2, 2026
Sep 1, 2026	$0.0733	Sep 2, 2026
Aug 3, 2026	$0.0732	Aug 4, 2026
Jul 1, 2026	$0.0723	Jul 2, 2026
Jun 1, 2026	$0.0728	Jun 2, 2026
May 1, 2026	$0.0724	May 4, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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