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Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF
Trading data
VGSH performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 20, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.53% | +0.09% | -0.03% | +3.64% | +12.15% | +8.83% |
| Flows | +$1.13B | +$3.28B | +$3.19B | +$6.71B | +$8.75B | +$19.50B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +1.17% | +1.40% | +1.73% | +1.92% |
Max drawdown | -0.77% | -0.77% | -1.55% | -5.76% |
Max drawdown duration | 19d | 19d | 182d | 1069d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 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 February 28, 2026Countries
Sectors
Maturity
Credit rating
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 91
Top 15 Holdings
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 |
| 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 |
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 March 20, 2026, VGSH manages $28.80 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VGSH performed recently?
As of March 20, 2026, VGSH delivered a return of -0.53% over the past month (1M performance), 0.09% over the past three months (3M), and -0.03% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VGSH?
As of March 20, 2026, VGSH has seen net flows of +$1.13B in the past month (1M flow) and +$3.19B year-to-date (YTD).
Does VGSH pay dividends?
As of March 20, 2026, VGSH has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.96%.
How many holdings are in VGSH
As of February 28, 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 February 28, 2026, VGSH holds 91 securities, with 20.02% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VGSH?
As of February 28, 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 February 28, 2026, VGSH has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VGSH focus on?
As of February 28, 2026, VGSH is primarily exposed to Sovereign.
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