Vanguard Core Bond ETF (VCRB)
VCRB is an actively managed ETF by Vanguard. VCRB launched on Dec 14, 2023 and has a 0.10% expense ratio.
ETF Info
Dec 14, 2023
1x
No Index (Active)
Expense Ratio
VCRB has an expense ratio of 0.10%, which is considered low.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Core 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 Core Bond ETF (VCRB) returned 2.26% year-to-date (YTD) and 5.99% over the past 12 months.
VCRB
2.26%
0.46%
1.52%
5.99%
N/A
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.70%
13.67%
-5.18%
9.18%
14.14%
10.43%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VCRB, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.66% | 2.24% | -0.03% | 0.45% | -1.06% | 2.26% | |||||||
| 2024 | -0.07% | -1.27% | 0.90% | -2.37% | 1.91% | 0.92% | 2.38% | 1.45% | 1.32% | -2.27% | 1.01% | -1.56% | 2.21% |
| 2023 | 0.65% | 0.65% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 82, VCRB is among the top 18% of ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Core Bond ETF (VCRB) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Core Bond ETF provided a 4.33% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.31 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.31 | $3.20 | $0.13 |
Dividend yield | 4.33% | 4.22% | 0.16% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Core 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.26 | $0.27 | $0.28 | $1.11 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.25 | $0.28 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.21 | $0.29 | $0.66 | $3.20 |
| 2023 | $0.13 | $0.13 |
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 Core 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 Core Bond ETF was 4.59%, occurring on Jan 13, 2025. Recovery took 56 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Core Bond ETF drawdown is 1.55%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.59% | Sep 17, 2024 | 81 | Jan 13, 2025 | 56 | Apr 3, 2025 | 137 |
| -3.34% | Feb 2, 2024 | 51 | Apr 16, 2024 | 41 | Jun 13, 2024 | 92 |
| -2.77% | Apr 7, 2025 | 5 | Apr 11, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -1.76% | Dec 28, 2023 | 18 | Jan 24, 2024 | 6 | Feb 1, 2024 | 24 |
| -1.24% | Jun 17, 2024 | 10 | Jul 1, 2024 | 3 | Jul 5, 2024 | 13 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Core Bond ETF volatility is 1.91%, 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.