Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF (VGUS)

NASDAQ: VGUSExchange-traded fund from Vanguard.

  • Expense ratio6.92%
  • Net assets$1.20B
  • Dividend yield3.47%
  • 1-year return+3.78%
  • Duration0.36 yrs

VGUS ETF price chart

VGUS quote & trading statistics

  • YTD+2.80%
  • 1 year+3.78%
1Y volatility
0.14%
3Y volatility
0.00%
3Y Sharpe ratio
0.00

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

VGUS asset allocation

Bonds
61.0%
Cash
39.0%

VGUS bond portfolio

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Yield to maturity
4.21%
Effective duration
0.36 yrs
Average maturity
0.4 yrs

A one-percentage-point rise in interest rates would lower the price by about 0.4%.

About Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF

The fund manager employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the target index, which includes fixed income securities issued by the U.S. Treasury (not including inflation-protected securities, floating rate securities, and certain other security types) that have maturities up to 12 months. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the bonds that make up the target index.

VGUS ETF FAQ

What is the VGUS expense ratio?

Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF has a net expense ratio of 6.92%, or $692.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.

How much money is in VGUS?

Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF has about $1.20B in net assets.

How has VGUS performed?

VGUS returned +3.78% over the past year, including reinvested distributions.

Does VGUS pay dividends?

VGUS has a dividend yield of 3.47%.

When was VGUS launched?

Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF began trading on February 10, 2025.