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Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
BSV performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 21, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.78% | -0.24% | -0.00% | +1.15% | +13.98% | +7.95% |
| Flows | +$486M | +$2.57B | +$5.23B | +$8.53B | +$13.07B | +$7.66B |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF is built to track the Bloomberg U.S. 1–5 Year Government/Credit Float Adjusted Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Vanguard |
| N° of holdings | 3166 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | April 3, 2007 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 3,166
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +1.81% | +1.76% | +2.24% | +2.75% |
Max drawdown | -1.10% | -1.29% | -1.49% | -8.31% |
Max drawdown duration | 27d | 176d | 150d | 1028d |
Time to recover | N/A | 152d | 100d | 635d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is BSV?
BSV is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does BSV track?
BSV tracks the Bloomberg U.S. 1–5 Year Government/Credit Float Adjusted Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does BSV invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Government Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Government Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of BSV?
The total expense ratio (TER) of BSV is 0.03%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was BSV launched?
BSV was launched on April 3, 2007, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of BSV?
BSV is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of BSV?
As of September 21, 2026, BSV manages $46.42 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has BSV performed recently?
As of September 21, 2026, BSV delivered a return of -0.78% over the past month (1M performance), -0.24% over the past three months (3M), and -0% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for BSV?
As of September 21, 2026, BSV has seen net flows of +$486M in the past month (1M flow) and +$5.23B year-to-date (YTD).
Does BSV pay dividends?
As of September 21, 2026, BSV has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.08%.
How many holdings are in BSV
As of July 31, 2026, BSV holds 3166 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is BSV?
As of July 31, 2026, BSV holds 3166 securities, with 12.56% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of BSV?
As of July 31, 2026, BSV holds a portfolio of 3166 underlyings, with its largest positions including 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). These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does BSV invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, BSV has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does BSV focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, BSV is primarily exposed to Sovereign and Finance.
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