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

$77.35
+0.13 (+0.17%)
(As of 07/26/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$77.32
$77.37
50-Day Range
$76.15
$77.35
52-Week Range
$74.61
$77.37
Volume
926,262 shs
Average Volume
1.83 million shs
Market Capitalization
$31.99 billion
Assets Under Management
$32.71 billion
Dividend Yield
1.46%
Net Expense Ratio
0.04%
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About Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:BSV)

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (the Fund) seeks to track the performance of a market-weighted bond index with a short-term, dollar-weighted average maturity. The Fund employs a passive management or indexing strategy designed to track the performance of the Barclays Capital U.S. 1-5 Year Government/Credit Bond Index (the Index). The Index includes all medium and larger issues of the United States Government, investment-grade corporate, and investment-grade international dollar-denominated bonds that have maturities of between 1 and 5 years and are publicly issued. The Fund invests by sampling the Index, meaning that it holds a range of securities that, in the aggregate, approximates the full Index in terms of key risk factors and other characteristics. All of the Fund’s investments will be selected through the sampling process, and at least 80% of its assets will be invested in bonds held in the Index. The Fund’s investment advisor is The Vanguard Group, Inc.

BSV Stock Price History

BSV ETF News Headlines

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Fund Details

Issuer
Vanguard
Fund Name
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
Current Symbol
NYSEARCA:BSV
Inception Date
4/3/2007
Fund Manager
Joshua C. Barrickman

Fund Focus

Asset Class
Fixed Income
Benchmark
Bloomberg U.S. 1-5 Year Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index
Category
Broad Debt
Focus
Investment Grade
Development Level
Developed Markets
Region
North America
Number of Holdings
2726

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$32.71 billion
Average Daily Volume
$2.04 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
Virtu Financial

Options

Optionable
N/A
Short Interest
912,100 shs

Miscellaneous

Beta
0.05
Creation Unit
100,000
Creation Fee
$100.00
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Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF Expenses

TypeBSVInvestment Grade ETFsFixed Income ETFsNYSEARCA ETFsAll ETFs
Management Fee0.03%0.22%0.32%0.51%0.51%
Other Expenses0.01%0.13%0.26%0.59%0.54%
Total Expense0.04%0.25%0.40%0.74%0.71%
Fee Waiver0.00%-0.15%-0.25%-0.69%-0.59%
Net Expense0.04%0.22%0.35%0.58%0.58%

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV) Holdings & Exposure

Top 10 BSV Holdings

  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 1.43%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 0.92%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 0.76%
  • Mktliq 12/31/2049
    Holding Weight: 0.75%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 0.71%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 0.71%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 0.68%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 0.67%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 0.67%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 0.66%

BSV Sector Exposure

BSV Industry Exposure

Key Executives

  • F. William McNabb III (Age 56)
    Chairman of the Board of Trustees, President, Chief Executive Officer
  • Thomas J. Higgins (Age 56)
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Kathryn J. Hyatt (Age 58)
    Treasurer
  • Heidi Stam (Age 57)
    Secretary
  • Emerson U. Fullwood (Age 66)
    Independent Trustee
  • Rajiv L. Gupta (Age 69)
    Independent Trustee
  • Amy Gutmann (Age 64)
    Independent Trustee
  • JoAnn H Heisen (Age 63)
    Independent Trustee
  • F. Joseph Loughrey (Age 66)
    Independent Trustee

Should I Buy Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF Stock? BSV Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

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

  • The Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF, symbol BSV, provides a stable income stream through regular interest payments from the underlying bonds.
  • With a short-term, dollar-weighted average maturity, the ETF is less sensitive to interest rate fluctuations compared to longer-term bond funds, reducing interest rate risk for investors.
  • Investing in a market-weighted bond index like the Barclays Capital U.S. 1-5 Year Government/Credit Bond Index through this ETF offers diversification across various bond issuers and sectors.
  • Given the current economic conditions, the ETF may provide a safe haven for investors seeking capital preservation and lower volatility in their investment portfolio.
  • The ETF's passive management strategy helps keep costs low, which can lead to higher net returns for investors over the long term.

Cons

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

  • As interest rates rise, the ETF's bond prices may decline, leading to potential capital losses for investors who need to sell before maturity.
  • In a rising interest rate environment, the ETF's yield may not keep pace with inflation, resulting in a decrease in real returns for investors.
  • While the ETF aims to track the performance of the bond index, there is a risk that tracking error or deviations in performance may occur, impacting investor returns.
  • Investors seeking higher returns may find the Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF's conservative investment approach limiting compared to other higher-risk investment options.
  • Market conditions and economic factors can influence bond prices and yields, potentially affecting the ETF's performance and investor returns.
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 Friday, July 5, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

BSV ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BSV shares performed this year?

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF's stock was trading at $77.02 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, BSV stock has increased by 0.4% and is now trading at $77.35.
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Who are Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF include Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. (1.06%), Lincoln National Corp (0.80%), True Link Financial Advisors LLC (0.68%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.61%).

How do I buy shares of Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF?

Shares of BSV 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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What other stocks do shareholders of Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF investors own include Costco Wholesale (COST), Chevron (CVX), Home Depot (HD), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Pfizer (PFE), Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Cisco Systems (CSCO).

This page (NYSEARCA:BSV) was last updated on 7/27/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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