- CUSIP
- 921938809
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Mar 24, 2026
- Region
- North America (United States)
- Category
- Corporate Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- ICE 2028 Maturity US Corporate Constrained Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Assets Under Management
- $36M
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Performance
VBCB Performance Chart
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Target Maturity 2028 Corporate Bond ETF
- 1D
- 0.10%
- 1M
- 0.23%
- YTD
- —
- 6M
- —
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.71%
- YTD
- 8.39%
- 6M
- 8.57%
- 1Y
- 24.33%
- 3Y*
- 18.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- 13.54%
VBCB Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 2026, VBCB's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.23%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 25.1 years.
Historically, 75% of months were positive and 25% were negative. The best month was Mar 2026 with a return of +0.4%, while the worst month was Jun 2026 at -0.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, VBCB closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 31, 2026 with a return of +0.2%, while the worst single day was Jun 17, 2026 at -0.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.35% | 0.35% | 0.27% | -0.05% | 0.93% |
Expense Ratio
VBCB has an expense ratio of 0.08%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Target Maturity 2028 Corporate Bond ETF (VBCB) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| VBCB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | — | 1.35 | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | — | 2.66 | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | — | 11.86 | — |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Target Maturity 2028 Corporate Bond ETF provided a 0.42% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.31 per share.
| Period | TTM |
|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.31 |
Dividend yield | 0.42% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Target Maturity 2028 Corporate 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.07 | $0.24 | $0.31 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Target Maturity 2028 Corporate 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 Target Maturity 2028 Corporate Bond ETF was 0.31%, occurring on Apr 29, 2026. Recovery took 7 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Target Maturity 2028 Corporate Bond ETF drawdown is 0.13%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 pullback2026 | -0.31%Apr 2026 | 9d | 9d | 18dApr 2026 - May 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.30%May 2026 | 8d | 9d | 17dMay 2026 - May 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.23%Jun 2026 | 0s | — | 5d 23hJun 2026 - now |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.20%Jun 2026 | 7d | 3d | 10dJun 2026 - Jun 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.15%Mar 2026 | 0s | 1d | 1dMar 2026 - Mar 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VBCB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -0.31% | -56.78% | +56.47% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | — | -9.10% | — |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.13% | -2.49% | +2.36% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.08% | -10.72% | +10.64% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.03% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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