As of Oct 2, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $44.38B
- Expense ratio
- 0.03%
- Dividend yield
- 4.19%
- Holdings
- 3,032
- 52-week range
- $76.89$80.26
- Volume (live)
- —
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 5.91M
VCSH ETF: Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $77.00 - $77.24 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $80.26 |
| 52-Week Low | $76.89 |
| Open | $77.24 |
| Volume (last close) | 5.76M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 5.91M |
| Assets (AUM) | 44.38B |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.03% |
| Total Holdings | 3032 |
| Inception Date | Nov 18, 2009 |
| 1 Day Change | −0.14% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −1.48% |
| 6 Month Change | −2.63% |
| YTD Change | −3.44% |
| 1 Year Change | −3.44% |
| 52-Week Change | −3.48% |
| 5 Year Change | −6.45% |
| 10 Year Change | −4.06% |
| 50-Day MA | $78.17 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $79.03 |
| RSI | 25.17 |
| Stochastic %K | 13.46 |
| Stochastic %D | 17.89 |
| Annual Dividend | $3.23 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.19% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | -5.07% |
| Years Dividend Growth | 4 |
VCSH at a Glance
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) is a fixed income ETF from Vanguard, launched in November 2009. It manages $44.38B in assets and charges a 0.03% expense ratio, about $3 a year per $10,000 invested.
It holds 3,032 positions. The largest are United States Treasury Notes (T.4.375 08.31.31, 0.76%), Bank of America Corp. (BAC.V3.419 12.20.28, 0.23%) and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SPCX.5.35 07.15.31 144A, 0.22%). The top 10 holdings make up 2.5% of the fund.
It pays distributions yielding 4.19%, $3.23 per share over the last year. The share price is down 3.4% over one year, down 6.4% over five years and down 4.1% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF
What is the current price of VCSH?
The latest VCSH price is $77.02 (Oct 2, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $76.89–$80.26. VCSH has returned -3.5% over the past 52 weeks.
What is the expense ratio for VCSH?
VCSH's annual expense ratio is 0.03%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Fixed Income ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does VCSH pay dividends?
Yes, VCSH pays a 4.19% dividend yield. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-09-01. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of VCSH?
VCSH's largest holdings are United States Treasury Notes (0.8%), Bank of America Corp. (0.2%), Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (0.2%) (combined weight: 1.2%). The fund holds 3032 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does VCSH compare to similar ETFs?
Compare VCSH (0.03% expense ratio, $44.38B AUM) against similar Fixed Income ETFs using the ETF Screener. Filter by expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance to find alternatives.