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Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF
VGMS performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 8, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.39% | -0.40% | -0.29% | |||
| Flows | +$4M | +$36M | +$36M | - | - | - |
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 | 891 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
| Inception date | May 23, 2025 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of February 28, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 891
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +3.13% | |||
Max drawdown | -2.20% | |||
Max drawdown duration | 41d | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
What type of ETF is VGMS?
VGMS is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What does VGMS invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Mixed Ratings Aggregate Bonds. It is part of the segment: Intl Aggregate Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of VGMS?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VGMS is 0.3%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VGMS launched?
VGMS was launched on May 23, 2025, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VGMS?
VGMS is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VGMS?
As of April 8, 2026, VGMS manages $202.99 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VGMS performed recently?
As of April 8, 2026, VGMS delivered a return of -0.39% over the past month (1M performance), -0.4% over the past three months (3M), and -0.29% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VGMS?
As of April 8, 2026, VGMS has seen net flows of +$4M in the past month (1M flow) and +$36M year-to-date (YTD).
How many holdings are in VGMS
As of February 28, 2026, VGMS holds 891 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VGMS?
As of February 28, 2026, VGMS holds 891 securities, with 10.14% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VGMS?
As of February 28, 2026, VGMS holds a portfolio of 891 underlyings, with its largest positions including US91282CMY48, US91282CNY39 and US61776NU432. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VGMS invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, VGMS has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VGMS focus on?
As of February 28, 2026, VGMS is primarily exposed to Sovereign.
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