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Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) Price, Holdings, & News

$79.38
+0.05 (+0.06%)
(As of 09/16/2024 ET)

About Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCSH)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$79.31
$79.42
50-Day Range
$77.43
$79.38
52-Week Range
$74.43
$79.42
Volume
2.82 million shs
Average Volume
3.74 million shs
Market Capitalization
$34.52 billion
Assets Under Management
$35.47 billion
Dividend Yield
3.64%
Net Expense Ratio
0.04%
Aggregate Rating
N/A

ETF Overview

The Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund tracks a market-weighted index of investment-grade, fixed-rate corporate bonds with maturities between 1 and 5 years. VCSH was launched on Nov 19, 2009 and is managed by Vanguard.

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF Expenses

TypeVCSHInvestment Grade ETFsFixed Income ETFsNASDAQ ETFsAll ETFs
Management Fee0.03%0.22%0.32%0.49%0.52%
Other Expenses0.01%0.13%0.26%0.41%0.54%
Total Expense0.04%0.26%0.40%0.63%0.71%
Fee Waiver0.00%-0.15%-0.25%-0.33%-0.58%
Net Expense0.04%0.23%0.36%0.56%0.59%
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VCSH ETF News Headlines

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VCSH ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF's stock was trading at $77.37 at the beginning of the year. Since then, VCSH stock has increased by 2.6% and is now trading at $79.38.
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Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF's top institutional shareholders include Prudential PLC (5.05%), Japan Science & Technology Agency (3.69%), Envestnet Asset Management Inc. (1.94%) and Public Sector Pension Investment Board (0.75%).

Shares of VCSH stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF investors own include AbbVie (ABBV), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Costco Wholesale (COST), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Home Depot (HD), Walmart (WMT) and Anthem (ANTM).

Fund Details

Issuer
Vanguard
Fund Name
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:VCSH
Inception Date
11/19/2009
Fund Manager
Joshua C. Barrickman

Fund Focus

Asset Class
Fixed Income
Benchmark
Barclays Capital U.S. 1 5 Year Corporate Index
Category
Corporate
Focus
Investment Grade
Development Level
Developed Markets
Region
North America
Number of Holdings
2633

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$35.47 billion
Average Daily Volume
$3.94 million
Discount/Premium
0.04%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

Administrator
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Advisor
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Custodian
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Distributor
Vanguard Marketing Corporation
Transfer Agent
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Trustee
N/A
Lead Market Maker
Susquehanna

Options

Optionable
Optionable
Options Volume
8
Put Options
8
Call Options
24
Short Interest
6,460,000 shs

Miscellaneous

Beta
0.12
Creation Unit
100,000
Creation Fee
$100.00
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Should I Buy Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF Stock? VCSH Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF:

  • The Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) primarily invests in investment-grade fixed income, providing a relatively lower risk investment option compared to lower-grade bonds.
  • With maturities between 1 and 5 years, VCSH offers a balance between generating income and managing interest rate risk, making it suitable for investors seeking stability.
  • Recent data shows that VCSH has a solid performance track record, with a positive 52-week performance of 1.89%, indicating potential for returns even in uncertain market conditions.
  • Investors can benefit from VCSH's low expense ratio, which helps in maximizing returns by minimizing costs associated with managing the ETF.
  • Given the current stock price of $77.13 as of the record date on 05/31/2024, investors can consider VCSH as a cost-effective option for exposure to short-term corporate bonds.

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF for these reasons:

  • While VCSH offers stability, the potential returns may be lower compared to riskier investments, limiting the growth opportunities for investors seeking higher yields.
  • As an ETF focused on short-term corporate bonds, VCSH may be susceptible to interest rate fluctuations, impacting the overall performance of the fund in certain market conditions.
  • With a relatively low institutional ownership percentage of 0%, investors may need to consider the impact of lower institutional support and potential liquidity issues in certain scenarios.
  • The recent decrease in shares shorted from 6,110,000 to 5,160,000 indicates a decrease in short interest, but investors should monitor changes in short interest as it can reflect market sentiment and potential risks.
  • Investors should be cautious about the lack of outstanding shares and the float size of 0, which may impact trading liquidity and price stability of VCSH in the market.

Top 10 VCSH Holdings

  • Mktliq 12/31/2049
    Holding Weight: 0.68%
  • Us Dollar
    Holding Weight: 0.59%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 0.48%
  • Bank of America Corp.
    Holding Weight: 0.24%
  • Bank of America Corp.
    Holding Weight: 0.24%
  • CVS Health Corp
    Holding Weight: 0.23%
  • The Boeing Company
    Holding Weight: 0.22%
  • Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide Inc.
    Holding Weight: 0.20%
  • Aercap Ireland Capital DAC
    Holding Weight: 0.19%
  • Wells Fargo & Co.
    Holding Weight: 0.19%

VCSH Sector Exposure

VCSH Industry Exposure


This page (NASDAQ:VCSH) was last updated on 9/16/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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