Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF
VCSH
Market cap $34.9B

78.84 USD

-0.13

0.16%

At close Jun 13, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-0.16%

5 days

0.29%

1 month

0.29%

3 months

0.41%

6 months

0.61%

Year to date

1.04%

1 year

1.93%

5 years

-4.45%

10 years

-0.84%

0

Funds holding %

of 7,296 funds

–

Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

38% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 91 | Existing positions closed: 66

19% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 570 | Existing positions reduced: 479

1.92% more ownership

Funds ownership: 67.6% [Q4 2024] → 69.51% (+1.92%) [Q1 2025]

1% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 152 [Q4 2024] → 153 (+1) [Q1 2025]

0% less funds holding

Funds holding: 1,306 [Q4 2024] → 1,300 (-6) [Q1 2025]

16% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $28.4B [Q4 2024] → $23.7B (-$4.66B) [Q1 2025]

100% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $0 | Put options by funds: $28.3M

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VCSH.

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Financial journalist opinion

Most U.S. Treasury Prices Slide Since 'Liberation Day'

In recent days, a new headwind is weighing on fixed income securities: a US government budget bill, which is expected to significantly raise an already hefty federal deficit in the years ahead. Long-term Treasuries are the biggest losers post-Liberation Day, based on a set of ETFs through yesterday's close (May 21).

Most U.S. Treasury Prices Slide Since 'Liberation Day'

Corporate Bonds Look Appealing Amid Tariff Pause

There's still a lot of uncertainty in the bond markets, especially the corporate variety. But with tariff negotiations underway, especially with China, the pause could present investors with an opportune time to snatch up corporate bonds.

Corporate Bonds Look Appealing Amid Tariff Pause

Advisors Plan to Take on Credit — Not Duration — Risk

Advisors don't want to take on much interest rate risk. But many are willing to take on some credit risk.

Advisors Plan to Take on Credit — Not Duration — Risk

VCSH: Hedging Equities With Corporate Investment-Grade Debt

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF offers a stable investment with a 4.73% yield, balancing risk through investment-grade corporate debt with an average duration of 2.6 years. Despite low growth in AUM, VCSH's low expense ratio and strong corporate creditworthiness make it a compelling alternative to treasury bonds. Corporate profits and cash reserves are strong, suggesting that investment-grade corporate debt remains relatively risk-free, unless faced with prolonged economic contraction.

VCSH: Hedging Equities With Corporate Investment-Grade Debt

Stick With Investment-Grade Corporate Bonds Amid Uncertainty

Market uncertainty is also spilling over into bonds. But fixed income investors can opt for corporate bonds if they're looking to maximize yield opportunities without sacrificing too much credit risk.

Stick With Investment-Grade Corporate Bonds Amid Uncertainty

Build an ETF Portfolio That Emphasizes Income

The prospect of rate cuts may be in jeopardy, as inflation appears to be stickier than anticipated. If economic growth does eventually subside and the Fed continues its rate-cutting path, investors will want to build a portfolio that emphasizes income.

Build an ETF Portfolio That Emphasizes Income

Uncertainty Gives Way to Opportunity for Corporate Bonds

An incoming presidential administration in 2025 will add a level of uncertainty, but that the unknown could also give way to opportunity. This is especially the case with corporate bonds.

Uncertainty Gives Way to Opportunity for Corporate Bonds

Inflation Expectations Keep Short-Term Bonds in Play

Despite the expectation of interest rate cuts, a push-pull dynamic could exist if inflation continues to be sticky. That said, short-term bond funds could remain in play if fixed income investors want to mitigate rate risk.

Inflation Expectations Keep Short-Term Bonds in Play

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Retirees: 3 Bond ETFs You Can Buy and Sleep Well At Night

Retirees could be in for tougher sledding going into 2025 as calls for lower prospective returns over the next year and decades grow louder.

Retirees: 3 Bond ETFs You Can Buy and Sleep Well At Night

A Higher-Yielding Alternative to Money Market Funds

Short-term bond funds can provide yield seekers with a viable alternative to money market funds. Bankrate listed short-term bond funds with one of Vanguard's fixed income ETFs making the list.

A Higher-Yielding Alternative to Money Market Funds

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