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Vanguard Target Maturity 2027 Corporate Bond ETF
VBCA performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of May 19, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.11% | |||||
| Flows | +$29M | - | - | - | - | - |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Target Maturity 2027 Corporate Bond ETF is built to track the ICE 2027 Maturity US Corporate Constrained 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 | 535 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
| Inception date | March 26, 2026 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 535
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
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| Volatility | ||||
Max drawdown | ||||
Max drawdown duration | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is VBCA?
VBCA is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VBCA track?
VBCA tracks the ICE 2027 Maturity US Corporate Constrained Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does VBCA invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Corporate Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Corporate IG Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of VBCA?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VBCA is 0.08%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VBCA launched?
VBCA was launched on March 26, 2026, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VBCA?
VBCA is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VBCA?
As of May 19, 2026, VBCA manages $33.19 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How many holdings are in VBCA
As of March 31, 2026, VBCA holds 535 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VBCA?
As of March 31, 2026, VBCA holds 535 securities, with 9.11% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VBCA?
As of March 31, 2026, VBCA holds a portfolio of 535 underlyings, with its largest positions including Goldman Sachs, 3.615% 15mar2028, USD, US91282CPS43 and US17325FBN78. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VBCA invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, VBCA has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VBCA focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, VBCA is primarily exposed to Banks.
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