BSVvsVCLTETF Comparison
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Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV) belongs to the US Government Bonds segment. Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) is part of the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. BSV's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Technology. In contrast, VCLT's top sector exposures are Finance, Utilities and Healthcare. Both BSV and VCLT have the same Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%. BSV is down -0% year-to-date (YTD) with +$5.23B in YTD flows. VCLT performs worse with -2.01% YTD performance, and +$1.79B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BSV and VCLT below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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BSV vs VCLT performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/21/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BSV VCLT | -0.78%+0.52% | -0.24%-3.03% | -0.00%-2.01% | +1.15%-2.29% | +13.98%+14.80% | +7.95%-16.83% |
| Flows | BSV VCLT | +$486M+$114M | +$2.57B-$406M | +$5.23B+$1.79B | +$8.53B+$1.97B | +$13.07B+$3.56B | +$7.66B+$6.11B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BSV VCLT | +1.81%+8.09% | +1.76%+7.52% | +2.24%+9.97% | +2.75%+11.77% |
| Max drawdown | BSV VCLT | -1.10%-5.56% | -1.29%-6.22% | -1.49%-9.55% | -8.31%-34.56% |
| Max drawdown duration | BSV VCLT | 27d84d | 176d328d | 150d359d | 1028d1825d |
Trading data
BSV | VCLT | |
Last sale 9/22/2026 at 2:22 PM | $76.72 | $71.65 |
| Previous close 09/21/2026 | $76.70 | $71.63 |
| Consolidated volume 09/21/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/22/2026 at 2:22 PM
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BSV | VCLT | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $76.72 | $71.65 |
| 1D performance | +0.03% | +0.03% |
| AuM | $46.42 B | $8.89 B |
| E/R | 0.03% | 0.03% |
Characteristics
BSV | VCLT | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Vanguard | Vanguard |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg U.S. 1–5 Year Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index | Bloomberg U.S. Long Term Corporate Bond Index |
| N° of holdings | 3162 | 2735 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | April 3, 2007 | November 19, 2009 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
BSV
USA
90.6%
Other
9.4%
VCLT
USA
90.06%
Other
9.94%
Sectors
BSV
Sovereign
69.9%
Finance
14.95%
Other
15.15%
VCLT
Finance
18.28%
Utilities
14.05%
Healthcare
12.24%
Technology
11.1%
Energy
9.07%
Telecommunication.
8.48%
Other
26.78%
Diversification
BSV
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
12.56%
VCLT
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.66%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
BSV
USA, Notes 4.375% 31jul2031, USD (AB-2031)
1.41%
USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028)
1.10%
USA, Notes 3.375% 31dec2027, USD (BM-2027)
0.88%
USA, Notes 4% 28feb2030, USD (H-2030)
0.86%
USA, Notes 4.125% 30jun2028, USD (BD-2028)
0.86%
USA, Notes 0.875% 15nov2030, USD (F-2030)
0.78%
USA, Notes 3.875% 31mar2028, USD (AZ-2028)
0.77%
USA, Notes 4.375% 31dec2029, USD (AH-2029)
0.75%
USA, Notes 1.125% 15feb2031, USD (B-2031)
0.75%
USA, Notes 3.375% 30nov2027, USD (BL-2027)
0.74%
USA, Notes 0.625% 15aug2030, USD (E-2030)
0.74%
USA, Notes 4.125% 31may2031, USD (Z-2031)
0.74%
USA, Notes 3.5% 30sep2029, USD (AD-2029)
0.72%
USA, Notes 1.625% 15may2031, USD (C-2031)
0.72%
USA, Notes 4.25% 31jul2028, USD (BE-2028)
0.72%
VCLT
Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD
0.37%
CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD
0.33%
Meta Platforms, 5.625% 15nov2055, USD
0.28%
Boeing, 5.805% 1may2050, USD
0.26%
CVS Health, 4.78% 25mar2038, USD
0.24%
AT&T Inc, 3.55% 15sep2055, USD
0.24%
AT&T Inc, 3.5% 15sep2053, USD
0.23%
Goldman Sachs, 6.75% 1oct2037, USD
0.22%
Bank of America Corporation, 4.083% 20mar2051, USD (N)
0.22%
Pfizer, 5.3% 19may2053, USD
0.22%
Oracle, 6.7% 4feb2056, USD
0.22%
Amgen, 5.65% 2mar2053, USD
0.22%
Meta Platforms, 5.5% 15nov2045, USD
0.21%
Amazon.com, 5.8% 13mar2056, USD
0.21%
AT&T Inc, 3.65% 15sep2059, USD
0.20%
Frequently asked questions about BSV and VCLT
How have the BSV and VCLT ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 21, 2026, BSV is down -0% year-to-date (YTD), while VCLT has lost -2.01%. That puts BSV better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BSV or VCLT?
Year-to-date, the BSV ETF saw +$5.23B in flows, compared to +$1.79B for VCLT.
Which ETF is more volatile: BSV or VCLT?
Over the past year, BSV had a volatility of 1.76%, while VCLT experienced 7.52%.
Which ETF is bigger: BSV or VCLT?
As of September 21, 2026, BSV holds $46.42 B in assets under management (AUM), while VCLT manages $8.89 B.
What sectors do the BSV and VCLT ETFs invest in?
BSV leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Finance. Meanwhile, VCLT focuses on Finance, Utilities and Healthcare.
What are the top holdings of the BSV ETF and VCLT ETF?
BSV top holdings include USA, Notes 4.375% 31jul2031, USD (AB-2031), USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028) and USA, Notes 3.375% 31dec2027, USD (BM-2027). VCLT holds in its top three: Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD, CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD and Meta Platforms, 5.625% 15nov2055, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: BSV or VCLT?
BSV holds 3166 securities with 12.56% of its assets in the top 15. VCLT has 2739 securities and a top 15 weight of 3.66%.
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