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Vanguard Target Maturity 2031 Corporate Bond ETF
VBCE performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 15, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.00% | -1.49% | ||||
| Flows | +$6M | +$21M | - | - | - | - |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Target Maturity 2031 Corporate Bond ETF is built to track the ICE 2031 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 | 590 |
| 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 August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 590
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +3.27% | |||
Max drawdown | -2.62% | |||
Max drawdown duration | 51d | 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 VBCE?
VBCE is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VBCE track?
VBCE tracks the ICE 2031 Maturity US Corporate Constrained Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does VBCE 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 VBCE?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VBCE is 0.08%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VBCE launched?
VBCE was launched on March 26, 2026, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VBCE?
VBCE is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VBCE?
As of October 15, 2026, VBCE manages $60.00 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How many holdings are in VBCE
As of August 31, 2026, VBCE holds 590 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VBCE?
As of August 31, 2026, VBCE holds 590 securities, with 10.49% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VBCE?
As of August 31, 2026, VBCE holds a portfolio of 590 underlyings, with its largest positions including Space Exploration Technologies, 5.35% 15jul2031, USD, Amazon.com, 4.25% 13mar2031, USD and Goldman Sachs, 2.383% 21jul2032, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VBCE invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, VBCE has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VBCE focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, VBCE is primarily exposed to Finance and Technology.
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