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Vanguard Target Maturity 2028 Corporate Bond ETF
VBCB performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 9, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.11% | +0.75% | ||||
| Flows | +$42M | +$74M | - | - | - | - |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Target Maturity 2028 Corporate Bond ETF is built to track the ICE 2028 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 | 649 |
| 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 July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 649
Top 15 Holdings
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Countries
Maturity
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +1.23% | |||
Max drawdown | -0.25% | |||
Max drawdown duration | 15d | 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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What type of ETF is VBCB?
VBCB is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VBCB track?
VBCB tracks the ICE 2028 Maturity US Corporate Constrained Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does VBCB 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 VBCB?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VBCB is 0.08%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VBCB launched?
VBCB was launched on March 26, 2026, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VBCB?
VBCB is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VBCB?
As of September 9, 2026, VBCB manages $109.79 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How many holdings are in VBCB
As of July 31, 2026, VBCB holds 649 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VBCB?
As of July 31, 2026, VBCB holds 649 securities, with 8.53% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VBCB?
As of July 31, 2026, VBCB holds a portfolio of 649 underlyings, with its largest positions including Goldman Sachs, 4.656% 3jun2029, USD, CVS Health, 4.3% 25mar2028, USD and Morgan Stanley, 5.123% 1feb2029, USD (I). These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VBCB invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, VBCB has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VBCB focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, VBCB is primarily exposed to Finance and Technology.
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