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Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF

Actively managed ultra-short bond ETF from Vanguard. Invests primarily in investment-grade short-term bonds. Cash-like stability with slightly higher yield.

TER
0.10%
AUM
$5B
CAGR
3.4%
Volatility
1.4%
Max Drawdown
-1.8%
Data Range
2021-04 → 2026-04

Performance Analysis

Maximum Drawdown History

How far the ETF has fallen from its all-time high at each point. Deeper = more painful.

Current DD0.0%
Worst DD-1.8%
Worst date2022-10

Rolling Returns

Annualized returns over rolling windows. Shows the range of outcomes depending on when you invested.

Avg return4.1%
Best5.5%
Worst2.0%
% positive100%
25 periods

Key Facts

ISIN
US92206C8050
Issuer
Vanguard
Benchmark
Bloomberg US Treasury 1-12 Month Index
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.10%
Assets Under Management
$5B approx.
Inception Date
2021-04-05
Domicile
United States
Legal Structure
Open-End Fund
Dividend Policy
Distributing (pays dividends)
Replication Method
Physical (Optimized Sampling)
UCITS Status
✗ Not UCITS
Fund Currency
USD
Primary Exchange
NYSE Arca
Number of Holdings
~500
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Who Is This ETF For?

Portfolio stabilizer and income generator. Reduces overall portfolio volatility when paired with equities.

Key Risks to Consider

Interest rate risk: bond prices fall when rates rise.

Non-UCITS: may have unfavorable tax treatment for non-US investors (US estate tax, withholding tax).

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Data & Methodology

Metadata sourced from official issuer documentation. Price data from Yahoo Finance (monthly adjusted close, includes reinvested dividends and splits). AUM figures are approximate and updated quarterly.

Data source: Yahoo Finance (adjusted close), Vanguard (metadata)Last verified: 2026-04-17