Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Admiral (VUSFX)
| Fund Assets | 15.70B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.09% |
| Min. Investment | $50,000 |
| Turnover | 82.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.90 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.50% |
| Dividend Growth | -9.54% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 20.00 |
| YTD Return | 1.74% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.38% |
| 5-Year Return | 19.12% |
| 52-Week Low | 19.97 |
| 52-Week High | 20.16 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.02 |
| Holdings | 993 |
| 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 4.38% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.68%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | $0.0723 | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $0.0728 | Jun 2, 2026 |
| May 1, 2026 | $0.0724 | May 4, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.0755 | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.0703 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.0723 | Feb 3, 2026 |