Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV)
The Vanguard Short-Term Government Bond ETF (BSV) is a passively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) by Vanguard that aims to track the performance of the Barclays U.S. 1-5 Year Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index. This index includes a diverse range of short-term government and credit securities within the United States, with an average maturity of less than five years.
BSV was first introduced on April 3, 2007, with an annual expense ratio of 0.04%.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US9219378273 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 921937827 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Total Bond Market |
| Index Tracked | Barclays U.S. 1-5 Year Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
BSV has an expense ratio of 0.04%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
Share Price Chart
Loading data...
Compare to other instruments
Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.
Popular comparisons: BSV vs. VCSH, BSV vs. BND, BSV vs. SCHO, BSV vs. SHY, BSV vs. BLV, BSV vs. BIL, BSV vs. SPTS, BSV vs. IEF, BSV vs. OVT, BSV vs. UPRO
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF had a return of 1.89% year-to-date (YTD) and 5.17% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF had an annualized return of 1.49%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.58%, indicating that Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 1.89% | 13.20% |
| 1 month | 0.88% | -1.28% |
| 6 months | 1.91% | 10.32% |
| 1 year | 5.17% | 18.23% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 1.20% | 12.31% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 1.49% | 10.58% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of BSV, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.30% | -0.66% | 0.42% | -0.70% | 0.91% | 0.66% | 1.89% | ||||||
| 2023 | 1.24% | -1.20% | 1.92% | 0.38% | -0.47% | -0.56% | 0.34% | 0.21% | -0.44% | 0.03% | 1.79% | 1.62% | 4.90% |
| 2022 | -1.03% | -0.53% | -1.93% | -0.99% | 0.76% | -0.86% | 1.01% | -1.40% | -1.80% | -0.21% | 1.41% | 0.02% | -5.49% |
| 2021 | -0.06% | -0.39% | -0.19% | 0.25% | 0.21% | -0.19% | 0.38% | -0.07% | -0.30% | -0.52% | -0.06% | -0.15% | -1.09% |
| 2020 | 0.89% | 0.95% | 0.45% | 0.79% | 0.56% | 0.29% | 0.36% | -0.02% | 0.01% | -0.13% | 0.23% | 0.23% | 4.70% |
| 2019 | 0.62% | 0.09% | 0.97% | 0.16% | 0.92% | 0.70% | 0.03% | 1.14% | -0.26% | 0.42% | -0.08% | 0.20% | 4.98% |
| 2018 | -0.48% | -0.29% | 0.23% | -0.22% | 0.36% | 0.05% | 0.06% | 0.38% | -0.16% | 0.06% | 0.37% | 0.99% | 1.34% |
| 2017 | 0.29% | 0.19% | 0.11% | 0.42% | 0.25% | -0.09% | 0.35% | 0.34% | -0.31% | -0.03% | -0.27% | -0.04% | 1.20% |
| 2016 | 0.79% | 0.32% | 0.45% | 0.09% | -0.21% | 1.01% | 0.17% | -0.27% | 0.19% | -0.26% | -1.01% | 0.06% | 1.32% |
| 2015 | 0.95% | -0.48% | 0.45% | -0.05% | 0.12% | -0.13% | 0.14% | -0.08% | 0.51% | -0.08% | -0.29% | -0.15% | 0.92% |
| 2014 | 0.53% | 0.16% | -0.30% | 0.25% | 0.41% | -0.04% | -0.24% | 0.35% | -0.15% | 0.40% | 0.27% | -0.18% | 1.48% |
| 2013 | -0.02% | 0.23% | 0.01% | 0.29% | -0.53% | -0.53% | 0.42% | -0.27% | 0.51% | 0.30% | 0.21% | -0.46% | 0.16% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of BSV is 84, placing it in the top 16% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF granted a 2.99% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $2.31 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.31 | $1.89 | $1.13 | $1.17 | $1.48 | $1.84 | $1.57 | $1.30 | $1.18 | $1.12 | $1.16 | $1.19 |
Dividend yield | 2.99% | 2.46% | 1.50% | 1.45% | 1.79% | 2.29% | 1.99% | 1.65% | 1.48% | 1.40% | 1.45% | 1.48% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.19 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $1.23 | |||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.19 | $0.38 | $1.89 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.10 | $0.07 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.23 | $1.13 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.07 | $0.08 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.37 | $1.17 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.20 | $1.48 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.14 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.30 | $1.84 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.14 | $0.13 | $0.14 | $0.28 | $1.57 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.09 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.23 | $1.30 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.10 | $0.09 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.21 | $1.18 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.11 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.23 | $1.12 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.07 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.35 | $1.16 |
| 2013 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.14 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.07 | $0.08 | $0.33 | $1.19 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF was 8.54%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF drawdown is 0.19%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -8.54% | Aug 4, 2021 | 307 | Oct 20, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -7.02% | Sep 16, 2008 | 20 | Oct 13, 2008 | 28 | Nov 20, 2008 | 48 |
| -4.65% | Mar 9, 2020 | 9 | Mar 19, 2020 | 15 | Apr 9, 2020 | 24 |
| -2.75% | Jan 16, 2009 | 36 | Mar 10, 2009 | 84 | Jul 9, 2009 | 120 |
| -2.27% | Mar 20, 2008 | 60 | Jun 13, 2008 | 57 | Sep 4, 2008 | 117 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF volatility is 0.53%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.