Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF (VGHY)

Cboe BZX: VGHYExchange-traded fund from Vanguard.

  • Expense ratio21.08%
  • Net assets$310.7M
  • Dividend yield5.89%
  • 1-year return+1.22%
  • Duration3.36 yrs

VGHY ETF price chart

VGHY quote & trading statistics

  • YTD-0.31%
  • 1 year+1.22%
1Y volatility
3.97%
3Y volatility
0.00%
3Y Sharpe ratio
0.00

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

VGHY asset allocation

Bonds
96.9%
Cash
1.2%

VGHY market-cap breakdown

Micro cap
0.2%

VGHY bond portfolio

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Yield to maturity
7.94%
Effective duration
3.36 yrs
Average maturity
4.4 yrs
Average coupon
6.43%

A one-percentage-point rise in interest rates would lower the price by about 3.4%.

About Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF

The fund employs an active management approach, investing primarily in a diversified group of high-yielding, higher-risk corporate bonds with medium- and lower-range credit quality ratings (commonly known as "junk" bonds). Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in corporate bonds that are rated below Baa by Moody"s or the equivalent by another independent rating agency, or, if unrated, are determined to be of comparable quality by the fund"s advisors.

VGHY ETF FAQ

What is the VGHY expense ratio?

Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF has a net expense ratio of 21.08%, or $2108.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.

How much money is in VGHY?

Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF has about $310.7M in net assets.

How has VGHY performed?

VGHY returned +1.22% over the past year, including reinvested distributions.

Does VGHY pay dividends?

VGHY has a dividend yield of 5.89%.

When was VGHY launched?

Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF began trading on September 16, 2025.