Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF (VUSB)
VUSB is a passive ETF by Vanguard tracking the investment results of the Bloomberg US Treasury Bellwethers 1-Year. VUSB launched on Apr 5, 2021 and has a 0.10% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US92203C3034 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 92203C303 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Government Bonds |
| Index Tracked | Bloomberg US Treasury Bellwethers 1-Year |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
VUSB features an expense ratio of 0.10%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Ultra-Short 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 Ultra-Short Bond ETF had a return of 0.97% year-to-date (YTD) and 4.95% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 0.97% | 5.21% |
| 1 month | -0.06% | -4.30% |
| 6 months | 2.71% | 18.42% |
| 1 year | 4.95% | 21.82% |
| 5 years (annualized) | N/A | 11.27% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 10.33% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.48% | 0.15% | 0.44% | 0.24% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 0.42% | 0.81% | 0.95% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of VUSB is 99, placing it in the top 1% of the market in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF(VUSB)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF (VUSB) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF granted a 4.93% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $2.43 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.43 | $2.20 | $0.75 | $0.12 |
Dividend yield | 4.93% | 4.45% | 1.53% | 0.25% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Ultra-Short 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 | $0.22 | $0.20 | $0.23 | ||||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.42 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.10 | $0.24 |
| 2021 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.03 |
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 Ultra-Short 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 Ultra-Short Bond ETF was 1.81%, occurring on Jun 14, 2022. Recovery took 186 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF drawdown is 0.37%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.81% | Oct 4, 2021 | 176 | Jun 14, 2022 | 186 | Mar 13, 2023 | 362 |
| -0.37% | Apr 30, 2024 | 2 | May 1, 2024 | — | — | — |
| -0.28% | Mar 27, 2023 | 4 | Mar 30, 2023 | 4 | Apr 5, 2023 | 8 |
| -0.2% | May 15, 2023 | 10 | May 26, 2023 | 3 | Jun 1, 2023 | 13 |
| -0.2% | Apr 5, 2024 | 4 | Apr 10, 2024 | 8 | Apr 22, 2024 | 12 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF volatility is 0.48%, 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.