Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF (VUSB)
- Expense ratio0.09%
- Net assets$9.89B
- Dividend yield4.29%
- 1-year return+3.58%
- Holdings211
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VUSB quote & trading statistics
VUSB performance
Annual returns & drawdowns →- YTD+2.62%
- 1 year+3.58%
- 3 years+5.21%/yr
- 5 years+3.50%/yr
- 10 years0.00%/yr
- 1Y volatility
- 0.61%
- 3Y volatility
- 0.75%
- 3Y Sharpe ratio
- 0.70
Returns include reinvested distributions; 3-, 5- and 10-year figures are annualized.
VUSB top 10 holdings
| # | Symbol | Name | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RL | Ralph Lauren Corp Class A | 0.97% |
| 2 | CS | Credit Suisse Group | 0.77% |
| 3 | NVDA | NVIDIA Corporation | 0.73% |
| 4 | BHF | Brighthouse Financial, Inc. | 0.71% |
| 5 | COF | Capital One Financial Corporation | 0.62% |
| 6 | CMCSA | Comcast Corp | 0.58% |
| 7 | COP | ConocoPhillips | 0.52% |
| 8 | GIS | General Mills Inc | 0.45% |
| 9 | SYY | Sysco Corporation | 0.44% |
| 10 | PKI | PerkinElmer Inc | 0.44% |
The top 10 holdings make up 6.2% of the fund (211 holdings in total). As of October 25, 2026.
VUSB bond portfolio
Rate scenarios & peers →- Yield to maturity
- 5.21%
- Effective duration
- 0.92 yrs
- Average maturity
- 1.5 yrs
A one-percentage-point rise in interest rates would lower the price by about 0.9%.
About Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF
The fund employs an active management approach, investing in a diversified portfolio of high-quality and, to a lesser extent, medium-quality bonds. It is expected to maintain a dollar-weighted average maturity of 0 to 2 years. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in fixed income securities.
VUSB ETF FAQ
What is the VUSB expense ratio?
Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF has a net expense ratio of 0.09%, or $9.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.
How much money is in VUSB?
Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF has about $9.89B in net assets.
What are the top holdings of VUSB?
The largest positions in VUSB are Ralph Lauren Corp Class A (0.97%), Credit Suisse Group (0.77%), NVIDIA Corporation (0.73%). The fund holds 211 securities in total.
How has VUSB performed?
VUSB returned +3.58% over the past year and +3.50% a year over the past five years, including reinvested distributions.
Does VUSB pay dividends?
VUSB has a dividend yield of 4.29%.
When was VUSB launched?
Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF began trading on April 6, 2021.