Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF

VUSB

Market cap $5.68B

Overview Fund Activity

49.93 USD

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At close Updated Sep 17, 4:00 PM EDT

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After hours

49.94

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5 days

0.1%

1 month

0.16%

3 months

0.4%

6 months

0.38%

Year to date

0.62%

1 year

0.1%

5 years

-0.3%

10 years

-0.3%

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Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

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

116% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 41 | Existing positions closed: 19

38% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 146 | Existing positions reduced: 106

8% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $2.67B [Q1] → $2.9B (+$223M) [Q2]

5% more funds holding

Funds holding: 336 [Q1] → 353 (+17) [Q2]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 27 [Q1] → 27 (+0) [Q2]

0.05% less ownership

Funds ownership: 54.65% [Q1] → 54.6% (-0.05%) [Q2]

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about VUSB published over the past 30 days

3 Dividend Stocks I'm Buying As Irrational Exuberance Takes Over

Current market conditions reflect irrational exuberance, with surging valuations in stocks, precious metals, crypto, and collectibles reminiscent of past bubbles. Conflicting economic signals persist: inflation data is mixed, the labor market is weakening, but affluent consumer spending and bank lending remain resilient. Dividend growth investing remains my preferred strategy, with a focus on high-quality REITs, utilities, and my favorite cash equivalent ETF.

3 Dividend Stocks I'm Buying As Irrational Exuberance Takes Over

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Vanguard Boldly Pushes Into A Nearly Taboo Area — Higher Fees

Vanguard's deceased founder Jack Bogle routinely slammed other firms for offering more expensive actively managed funds. Now his firm is doing just that.

Vanguard Boldly Pushes Into A Nearly Taboo Area — Higher Fees

For Future Spending Needs, Consider Parking Cash in These ETFs

When it comes to planning strategically for future expenses, consumers have a number of ways to use their cash. One of the ways is through bond exchange-traded funds (ETFs), particularly of the ultra-short variety.

For Future Spending Needs, Consider Parking Cash in These ETFs

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.

VUSB: A Top Choice For Your Emergency Fund

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.

VUSB: Higher Yield With Lower Duration

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.

4 Dividend Stocks I'm Buying As The 'Big Beautiful Bill' Takes Its Toll

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.

Ride High But Stay Dry: Why I'm Accumulating Cash As The Market Rebounds

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."

Dividend Investors, It's Time To Raise Cash, Here's Why

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%.

6 Dividend Growth Stocks I'm Buying As Tariffs Crush The Economy

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.

2 ETFs to Ponder After a Strong Year for Bond ETFs

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