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Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF
VGSH performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of May 1, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.09% | +0.02% | +0.19% | +2.99% | +12.36% | +9.03% |
| Flows | +$196M | +$2.24B | +$3.50B | +$6.31B | +$8.27B | +$17.30B |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF is built to track the Bloomberg US Treasury 1-3 Year Total Return Index Value Unhedged - 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 | 91 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | November 19, 2009 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 91
Top 15 Holdings
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Maturity
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Latest news about VGSH
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +1.60% | +1.33% | +1.65% | +1.94% |
Max drawdown | -0.85% | -0.85% | -1.55% | -5.76% |
Max drawdown duration | 61d | 61d | 182d | 1069d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 120d | 573d |
Replication quality
Data as of April 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 VGSH?
VGSH is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VGSH track?
VGSH tracks the Bloomberg US Treasury 1-3 Year Total Return Index Value Unhedged - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does VGSH invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Government Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Government Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of VGSH?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VGSH is 0.03%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VGSH launched?
VGSH was launched on November 19, 2009, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VGSH?
VGSH is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VGSH?
As of May 1, 2026, VGSH manages $29.08 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VGSH performed recently?
As of May 1, 2026, VGSH delivered a return of -0.09% over the past month (1M performance), 0.02% over the past three months (3M), and 0.19% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VGSH?
As of May 1, 2026, VGSH has seen net flows of +$196M in the past month (1M flow) and +$3.50B year-to-date (YTD).
Does VGSH pay dividends?
As of May 1, 2026, VGSH has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.59%.
How many holdings are in VGSH
As of March 31, 2026, VGSH holds 91 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VGSH?
As of March 31, 2026, VGSH holds 91 securities, with 20.12% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VGSH?
As of March 31, 2026, VGSH holds a portfolio of 91 underlyings, with its largest positions including USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028), US91282CNP22 and USA, Notes 4.25% 28feb2029, USD (V-2029). These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VGSH invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, VGSH has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VGSH focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, VGSH is primarily exposed to Sovereign.
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