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Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF
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VCSH performance and flow charts
Performance
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Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 10, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.09% | +0.90% | +0.57% | +5.63% | +18.83% | +12.97% |
| Flows | -$268M | +$496M | +$614M | +$5.39B | -$1.35B | +$4.92B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +1.19% | +1.87% | +2.46% | +2.70% |
Max drawdown | -0.41% | -1.33% | -1.39% | -9.44% |
Max drawdown duration | 9d | 22d | 183d | 1015d |
Time to recover | N/A | 15d | 120d | 573d |
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 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 |
Exposure
Data as of January 31, 2026Countries
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Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 2,844
Top 15 Holdings
Characteristics
The Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF is built to track the Bloomberg U.S. 1–5 Year Corporate Bond 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 |
| Provider | Vanguard |
| N° of holdings | 2844 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Bonds |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | November 19, 2009 |
| ESG | No |
Latest news about VCSH
What type of ETF is VCSH?
VCSH is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VCSH track?
VCSH tracks the Bloomberg U.S. 1–5 Year Corporate Bond Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does VCSH 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 VCSH?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VCSH is 0.03%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VCSH launched?
VCSH was launched on November 19, 2009, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VCSH?
VCSH is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VCSH?
As of March 10, 2026, VCSH manages $40.64 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VCSH performed recently?
As of March 10, 2026, VCSH delivered a return of -0.09% over the past month (1M performance), 0.9% over the past three months (3M), and 0.57% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VCSH?
As of March 10, 2026, VCSH has seen net flows of -$268M in the past month (1M flow) and +$614M year-to-date (YTD).
Does VCSH pay dividends?
As of March 10, 2026, VCSH has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.39%.
How many holdings are in VCSH
As of January 31, 2026, VCSH holds 2844 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VCSH?
As of January 31, 2026, VCSH holds 2844 securities, with 2.98% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VCSH?
As of January 31, 2026, VCSH holds a portfolio of 2844 underlyings, with its largest positions including US91282CPW54, Bank of America Corporation, 3.419% 20dec2028, USD and AbbVie, 3.2% 21nov2029, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VCSH invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, VCSH has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VCSH focus on?
As of January 31, 2026, VCSH is primarily exposed to Banks.
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