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Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF
VCEB performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 17, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.50% | -0.82% | -0.06% | +3.79% | +14.98% | -0.34% |
| Flows | -$62M | -$33M | +$182M | +$316M | +$760M | +$1.05B |
Characteristics
The Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF is built to track the Bloomberg MSCI US Corporate SRI Select 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 | 2773 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | September 22, 2020 |
| ESG | Yes |
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Exposure
Data as of May 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 2,773
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +4.14% | +3.93% | +5.30% | +6.38% |
Max drawdown | -1.78% | -2.78% | -6.01% | -21.37% |
Max drawdown duration | 57d | 138d | 132d | 1501d |
Time to recover | 28d | N/A | 41d | 1100d |
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
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 VCEB?
VCEB is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VCEB track?
VCEB tracks the Bloomberg MSCI US Corporate SRI Select Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does VCEB invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Investment Grade Corporate Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Corporate IG Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of VCEB?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VCEB is 0.12%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VCEB launched?
VCEB was launched on September 22, 2020, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VCEB?
VCEB is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VCEB?
As of July 17, 2026, VCEB manages $1.16 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VCEB performed recently?
As of July 17, 2026, VCEB delivered a return of -0.5% over the past month (1M performance), -0.82% over the past three months (3M), and -0.06% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VCEB?
As of July 17, 2026, VCEB has seen net flows of -$62M in the past month (1M flow) and +$182M year-to-date (YTD).
Does VCEB pay dividends?
As of July 17, 2026, VCEB has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.7%.
How many holdings are in VCEB
As of May 31, 2026, VCEB holds 2773 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VCEB?
As of May 31, 2026, VCEB holds 2773 securities, with 2.47% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VCEB?
As of May 31, 2026, VCEB holds a portfolio of 2773 underlyings, with its largest positions including US61747YFY68, US30303MAH51 and Bank of America Corporation, 2.496% 13feb2031, USD (N). These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VCEB invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, VCEB has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VCEB focus on?
As of May 31, 2026, VCEB is primarily exposed to Banks and Pharmaceutical preparation and biotechnology.
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