Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF (VCEB)
VCEB is a passive ETF by Vanguard tracking the investment results of the Bloomberg Barclays MSCI US Corp SRI Select Index. VCEB launched on Sep 22, 2020 and has a 0.12% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| CUSIP | 921910691 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Corporate Bonds, ESG |
| Leveraged | 1x |
| Index Tracked | Bloomberg Barclays MSCI US Corp SRI Select Index |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
VCEB has an expense ratio of 0.12%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate 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 ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF had a return of 2.55% year-to-date (YTD) and 8.62% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 2.55% | 25.48% |
| 1 month | -1.49% | 2.14% |
| 6 months | 2.98% | 12.76% |
| 1 year | 8.62% | 33.14% |
| 5 years (annualized) | N/A | 13.96% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VCEB, 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 | -0.17% | -1.41% | 1.30% | -2.43% | 1.95% | 0.54% | 2.28% | 1.58% | 1.75% | -2.57% | 2.55% | ||
| 2023 | 4.28% | -3.31% | 3.07% | 0.50% | -1.29% | 0.56% | 0.19% | -0.76% | -2.69% | -1.62% | 5.82% | 3.94% | 8.52% |
| 2022 | -3.15% | -1.81% | -2.54% | -5.53% | 1.53% | -2.72% | 3.55% | -3.76% | -4.74% | -0.89% | 5.29% | -0.97% | -15.16% |
| 2021 | -1.51% | -1.93% | -1.31% | 0.89% | 0.48% | 1.76% | 1.08% | -0.17% | -1.43% | 0.26% | -0.04% | -0.04% | -1.99% |
| 2020 | 0.07% | -0.43% | 2.70% | 0.13% | 2.46% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VCEB is 45, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other ETFs in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF (VCEB) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF provided a 4.36% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.73 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.73 | $2.35 | $1.71 | $1.24 | $0.33 |
Dividend yield | 4.36% | 3.70% | 2.82% | 1.69% | 0.43% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard ESG U.S. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.21 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.23 | $0.24 | $2.30 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.17 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.21 | $0.43 | $2.35 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.15 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.34 | $1.71 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.22 | $1.24 |
| 2020 | $0.03 | $0.10 | $0.20 | $0.33 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard ESG U.S. 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 ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF was 21.61%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF drawdown is 7.47%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -21.61% | Jan 4, 2021 | 454 | Oct 20, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -1.08% | Dec 1, 2020 | 7 | Dec 9, 2020 | 14 | Dec 30, 2020 | 21 |
| -1.06% | Nov 6, 2020 | 3 | Nov 10, 2020 | 6 | Nov 18, 2020 | 9 |
| -1.01% | Oct 15, 2020 | 12 | Oct 30, 2020 | 3 | Nov 4, 2020 | 15 |
| -0.41% | Oct 2, 2020 | 4 | Oct 7, 2020 | 3 | Oct 12, 2020 | 7 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF volatility is 1.92%, 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.