Vident Core U.S. Bond Strategy ETF (VBND)

NYSE Arca: VBNDExchange-traded fund from Vident Financial.

  • Expense ratio0.42%
  • Net assets$521.1M
  • Dividend yield4.39%
  • 1-year return-1.67%
  • Holdings10

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VBND performance

Total return · as of October 17, 2026
  • YTD-1.83%
  • 1 year-1.67%
  • 3 years+4.70%/yr
  • 5 years-0.19%/yr
  • 10 years+1.15%/yr
1Y volatility
4.44%
3Y volatility
5.26%
3Y Sharpe ratio
-0.04

Returns include reinvested distributions; 3-, 5- and 10-year figures are annualized.

VBND top 10 holdings

Vident Core U.S. Bond Strategy ETF largest holdings by weight
#SymbolNameWeight
1United States Treasury Bonds 5.25%5.68%
2United States Treasury Notes 1.88%4.60%
3United States Treasury Bonds 2.88%3.93%
4United States Treasury Bonds 6.13%3.70%
5United States Treasury Notes 0.38%3.38%
6United States Treasury Notes 1.5%3.36%
7United States Treasury Bonds 3.13%3.30%
8United States Treasury Notes 2.5%2.97%
9United States Treasury Bonds 6%2.92%
10United States Treasury Bonds 6.25%2.76%

The top 10 holdings make up 36.6% of the fund (10 holdings in total). As of October 17, 2026.

VBND asset allocation

Bonds
89.6%
Cash
10.3%
Not classified
0.2%

About Vident Core U.S. Bond Strategy ETF

The fund is an actively-managed ETF that seeks current income and long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in debt instruments that are principally traded in the United States. For purposes of the fund"s 80% policy, the fund may utilize the TBA markets for U.S. agency MBS investments, invest in dollar-denominated international bonds that are principally traded in the United States, and invest in private credit funds.

VBND ETF FAQ

What is the VBND expense ratio?

Vident Core U.S. Bond Strategy ETF has a net expense ratio of 0.42%, or $42.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.

How much money is in VBND?

Vident Core U.S. Bond Strategy ETF has about $521.1M in net assets.

What are the top holdings of VBND?

The largest positions in VBND are United States Treasury Bonds 5.25% (5.68%), United States Treasury Notes 1.88% (4.60%), United States Treasury Bonds 2.88% (3.93%). The fund holds 10 securities in total.

How has VBND performed?

VBND returned -1.67% over the past year and -0.19% a year over the past five years, including reinvested distributions.

Does VBND pay dividends?

VBND has a dividend yield of 4.39% and pays distributions na.

When was VBND launched?

Vident Core U.S. Bond Strategy ETF began trading on October 15, 2014.