Vanguard Core Bond ETF

VCRB

Market cap $3.5B

Overview Fund Activity

78.57 USD

-0.12

0.15%

At close Updated Sep 12, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-0.15%

5 days

0.29%

1 month

1.43%

3 months

2.18%

6 months

2.15%

Year to date

3.64%

1 year

-1.08%

5 years

2.11%

10 years

2.11%

0

Funds holding %

of 7,462 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

250% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 49 | Existing positions closed: 14

204% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 82 | Existing positions reduced: 27

23% more funds holding

Funds holding: 134 [Q1] → 165 (+31) [Q2]

22% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $2.03B [Q1] → $2.47B (+$444M) [Q2]

14% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 28 [Q1] → 32 (+4) [Q2]

1.55% less ownership

Funds ownership: 84.25% [Q1] → 82.7% (-1.55%) [Q2]

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Financial journalist opinion

3 Active Bond Options as Asset Management Interest Heightens

The allocation into fixed income isn't just happening on a retail level. Increasingly, more allocation is happening with asset managers, including heightened interest in active management.

3 Active Bond Options as Asset Management Interest Heightens

Beyond the Boring: Exciting New Active Fixed Income ETFs

Approximately 500 new ETFs launched year-to-date through mid July, according to FactSet. This is significantly more than the approximately 300 at this point a year earlier.

Beyond the Boring: Exciting New Active Fixed Income ETFs

As Active Bond ETF Demand Picks Up, Here Are 2 Options

One of the prevailing trends in the ETF industry has been the proliferation of active funds. Based on results from Trackinsight's Global ETF Survey 2025.

As Active Bond ETF Demand Picks Up, Here Are 2 Options

An Active Option to Ponder as Bonds Look More Compelling

With tariff news providing constant equity market fluctuations, the case for bonds becomes more compelling. The added uncertainty also punctuates the need for an active management strategy, which one particular Vanguard ETF offers.

An Active Option to Ponder as Bonds Look More Compelling

VCRB: The Active ETF Take On BND

The Vanguard Core Bond ETF offers an actively managed alternative to BND, aiming to outperform through security selection, sector allocation, and duration positioning within the investment-grade bond space. Since its late 2023 launch, VCRB has consistently outperformed BND, delivering a 140 basis point return advantage without significant volatility spikes. With a 6-year duration, a 4.8% yield to maturity, and low annualized volatility (5.2%), the Fund presents a compelling balance of income and rate sensitivity.

VCRB: The Active ETF Take On BND

Investors Business Daily

Best ETFs To Cut Risk And Still Pay Off Long Term, Says Advisor

Uncertainty continues to define the investing landscape. Finding the best ETFs highlights the challenge of making money amid so many unknowns.

Best ETFs To Cut Risk And Still Pay Off Long Term, Says Advisor

2 Options to Take Advantage of a Bond Rally

Early signs of diminishing economic activity and inflation could be a harbinger for bond prices to rise. If so, consider taking advantage of a potential bond rally with a pair of ETFs from Vanguard.

2 Options to Take Advantage of a Bond Rally

Don't Overlook Active ETFs as Bonds Are Back in Favor

The CboeVolatility Index (VIX) spiked higher through the first week of April, prompting investors to seek refuge in safe haven assets like bonds. While passive bond ETFs offer broad-based exposure, investors shouldn't overlook active options that exist.

Don't Overlook Active ETFs as Bonds Are Back in Favor

Vanguard Details Demand and Opportunities for Active ETFs

VettaFi recently sat down with Bill Coleman, Vanguard's head of U.S. ETF Capital Markets, at Exchange. Coleman discussed investor behavioral trends and the growing role that active ETFs are playing in portfolios.

Vanguard Details Demand and Opportunities for Active ETFs

2 Quality ETF Options to Consider as Bonds Exhibit Resilience

The bond market has been showing its resilience despite the latest stock market correction. Moving forward, investors may want to keep investment-grade options close, with a few from Vanguard to consider.

2 Quality ETF Options to Consider as Bonds Exhibit Resilience

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