Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETFVUSB
VUSB
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Funds holding %
of 7,331 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
104% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 53 | Existing positions closed: 26
25% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 130 | Existing positions reduced: 104
13% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $2.37B [Q4 2024] → $2.67B (+$298M) [Q1 2025]
8% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 25 [Q4 2024] → 27 (+2) [Q1 2025]
7% more funds holding
Funds holding: 313 [Q4 2024] → 336 (+23) [Q1 2025]
0.56% more ownership
Funds ownership: 54.09% [Q4 2024] → 54.65% (+0.56%) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VUSB.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
VUSB: A Top Choice For Your Emergency Fund
For emergency funds, I recommend ultra-short bond ETFs over money market funds (for their superior yield) and CDs (for their liquidity). I compare 12 options, ranging from pure Treasuries to blended portfolios to corporate‑only options. The Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF stands out for its relatively high 4.54% yield that comes with minimal added credit risk.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 days ago
VUSB: Higher Yield With Lower Duration
VUSB offers a higher yield with moderate duration risk, averaging 0.9 years, but it isn't as short as its name suggests. Credit quality is pretty good, but clearly not as good as a pure Treasury portfolio. Expense ratio is competitive at 0.10%, but tax considerations make Treasuries more attractive for high-tax state investors.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
4 Dividend Stocks I'm Buying As The 'Big Beautiful Bill' Takes Its Toll
The recent market selloff in dividend stocks, especially REITs and utilities, presents attractive buying opportunities despite broader indices holding up. The House budget bill's rapid rollback of clean energy tax credits triggered a sharp selloff in renewables, but I see this as a long-term buying opportunity. I remain optimistic about renewables due to resilient demand, potential Senate moderation, and likely reinstatement of subsidies if Democrats regain power.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Ride High But Stay Dry: Why I'm Accumulating Cash As The Market Rebounds
The 10-Year Treasury yield signals that the market does not expect a recession in the near term. Current yield levels suggest inflation expectations remain elevated compared to recent years. Investors should interpret the bond market as pricing in persistent inflation rather than imminent economic contraction.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Dividend Investors, It's Time To Raise Cash, Here's Why
Despite my usual inclination to invest in dividend-paying stocks, current market valuations and economic risks lead me to prefer raising cash over investing. The 10-year Treasury yield reflects a tug-of-war between inflation and economic weakness, influenced by tariffs and trade uncertainties. The recent U.S.-U.K. trade deal is a positive development, but it doesn't fully offset the higher tariffs still in place post-"Liberation Day."
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
6 Dividend Growth Stocks I'm Buying As Tariffs Crush The Economy
President Trump's tariffs are not negotiating tactics, but a protectionist move aimed at reversing globalization and boosting U.S. manufacturing, causing market selloffs. The tariffs will harm U.S. consumers and businesses, raising prices and potentially leading to a recession, with an average household impact of $3,800 annually. Big Tech stocks have been hit the hardest by the tariff threat, with the Nasdaq down nearly 16% and the Magnificent 7 down over 20%.
Positive
ETF Trends
6 months ago
2 ETFs to Ponder After a Strong Year for Bond ETFs
With the first month of 2025 in the books, capital markets can still look to the previous year to prognosticate where the ETF industry is heading. In the case of bond ETFs, it was a strong year in 2024, and key areas could be touch points for investment opportunities.
Negative
The Motley Fool
8 months ago
2 Vanguard ETFs to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid
You wouldn't try to pound a nail with a screwdriver. Likewise, you wouldn't attempt to use a hammer to screw one part to another.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
8 months ago
VUSB: With The Fed Easing, Duration Is Now Key (Rating Downgrade)
VUSB performed well during monetary tightening but is now downgraded to 'Hold' due to lower yields in a monetary easing environment. The interest rate curve has shifted, reducing front-end yields by 90 bps, making VUSB less appealing. VUSB's portfolio is overweight corporate bonds and ABS, with tight credit spreads and a low 30-day SEC yield of 3.74%.
Positive
Investors Business Daily
1 year ago
Clever Investors Find A Safe Way To Score 5.6% On Their Cash
How's a 5.6% safe return on your cash sound? For a growing number of ETF investors fearful of the S&P 500's future, it's a sweet deal.
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