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Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF
VUSB performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 28, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.10% | -0.34% | -0.02% | +2.37% | +14.17% | +15.55% |
| Flows | -$10M | +$945M | +$1.49B | +$3.04B | +$4.74B | +$7.86B |
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 | 1282 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | April 7, 2021 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,282
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +1.44% | +1.06% | +0.85% | +0.86% |
Max drawdown | -0.78% | -0.78% | -0.78% | -1.79% |
Max drawdown duration | 86d | 86d | 86d | 504d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | 94d |
What type of ETF is VUSB?
VUSB is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What does VUSB invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Investment Grade Aggregate Bonds. It is part of the segment: Intl IG Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of VUSB?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VUSB is 0.1%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VUSB launched?
VUSB was launched on April 7, 2021, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VUSB?
VUSB is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VUSB?
As of April 28, 2026, VUSB manages $8.22 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VUSB performed recently?
As of April 28, 2026, VUSB delivered a return of 0.1% over the past month (1M performance), -0.34% over the past three months (3M), and -0.02% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VUSB?
As of April 28, 2026, VUSB has seen net flows of -$10M in the past month (1M flow) and +$1.49B year-to-date (YTD).
Does VUSB pay dividends?
As of April 28, 2026, VUSB has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.3%.
How many holdings are in VUSB
As of March 31, 2026, VUSB holds 1282 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VUSB?
As of March 31, 2026, VUSB holds 1282 securities, with 7.43% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VUSB?
As of March 31, 2026, VUSB holds a portfolio of 1282 underlyings, with its largest positions including US91282CNP22, US91282CPE56 and U.S. Bancorp, 5.775% 12jun2029, USD (CC). These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VUSB invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, VUSB has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VUSB focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, VUSB is primarily exposed to Banks.
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