Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH)
VCSH is a passive ETF by Vanguard tracking the investment results of the Barclays Capital U.S. 1-5 Year Corporate Index. VCSH launched on Nov 19, 2009 and has a 0.04% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US92206C4096 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 92206C409 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Nov 19, 2009 |
| Region | Developed Markets (Broad) |
| Category | Corporate Bonds |
| Index Tracked | Barclays Capital U.S. 1-5 Year Corporate Index |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
The Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF has an expense ratio of 0.04% which is considered to be low.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Short-Term 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 Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF had a return of -0.17% year-to-date (YTD) and 3.56% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF had an annualized return of 1.93%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.46%, indicating that Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | -0.17% | 5.84% |
| 1 month | -0.62% | -2.98% |
| 6 months | 4.01% | 22.02% |
| 1 year | 3.56% | 24.47% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 1.67% | 11.44% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 1.93% | 10.46% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.32% | -0.46% | 0.66% | |||||||||
| 2023 | -0.58% | -0.10% | 2.39% | 1.83% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF(VCSH)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) 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 Corporate Bond ETF granted a 3.37% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $2.58 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.58 | $2.39 | $1.51 | $1.47 | $1.89 | $2.33 | $2.07 | $1.79 | $1.67 | $1.64 | $1.60 | $1.64 |
Dividend yield | 3.37% | 3.09% | 2.01% | 1.81% | 2.27% | 2.87% | 2.65% | 2.26% | 2.10% | 2.08% | 2.01% | 2.05% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Short-Term 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.23 | |||||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $0.20 | $0.19 | $0.20 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.23 | $0.45 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.09 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.15 | $0.32 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.10 | $0.38 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.16 | $0.20 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.26 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.21 | $0.19 | $0.21 | $0.19 | $0.21 | $0.20 | $0.19 | $0.20 | $0.39 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.18 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.18 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.19 | $0.38 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.14 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.33 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.30 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.36 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.40 |
| 2013 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.14 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.30 |
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 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 Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF was 12.86%, occurring on Mar 19, 2020. Recovery took 48 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF drawdown is 1.01%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -12.86% | Mar 6, 2020 | 10 | Mar 19, 2020 | 48 | May 28, 2020 | 58 |
| -9.48% | Aug 4, 2021 | 307 | Oct 20, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -2.53% | May 3, 2013 | 36 | Jun 24, 2013 | 87 | Oct 25, 2013 | 123 |
| -2% | Nov 5, 2010 | 28 | Dec 15, 2010 | 85 | Apr 18, 2011 | 113 |
| -1.99% | Aug 5, 2011 | 46 | Oct 10, 2011 | 68 | Jan 18, 2012 | 114 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF volatility is 0.85%, 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.