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Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF
VGHY performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of August 28, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.11% | +1.22% | +2.70% | |||
| Flows | +$12M | +$50M | +$174M | - | - | - |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Vanguard |
| N° of holdings | 567 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
| Inception date | September 17, 2025 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 567
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +2.18% | |||
Max drawdown | -0.75% | |||
Max drawdown duration | 28d | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | 12d | N/A | N/A | N/A |
What type of ETF is VGHY?
VGHY is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What does VGHY invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to High Yield Aggregate Bonds. It is part of the segment: Intl HY Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of VGHY?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VGHY is 0.22%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VGHY launched?
VGHY was launched on September 17, 2025, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VGHY?
VGHY is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VGHY?
As of August 28, 2026, VGHY manages $317.08 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VGHY performed recently?
As of August 28, 2026, VGHY delivered a return of 1.11% over the past month (1M performance), 1.22% over the past three months (3M), and 2.7% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VGHY?
As of August 28, 2026, VGHY has seen net flows of +$12M in the past month (1M flow) and +$174M year-to-date (YTD).
How many holdings are in VGHY
As of July 31, 2026, VGHY holds 567 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VGHY?
As of July 31, 2026, VGHY holds 567 securities, with 11.53% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VGHY?
As of July 31, 2026, VGHY holds a portfolio of 567 underlyings, with its largest positions including USA, Notes 4.125% 15jun2029, USD (AP-2029), USA, Notes 3.5% 30sep2027, USD (BH-2027) and USA, Notes 3.875% 30sep2029, USD (Q-2029). These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VGHY invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, VGHY has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VGHY focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, VGHY is primarily exposed to Consumer Services, Finance and Non-Energy Materials.
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