ATLASVanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV): outlook, holdings and fees
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Vanguard. The expense ratio is 0.03% and the yield is 4.28%. The ten largest holdings are 0% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on BSV
| Last price | $76.84 (-0.3%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 58% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $75.82 – $78.71 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.6% |
| Distribution yield | 4.28% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
BSV fund facts
| Issuer | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Theme | Bonds (broad) |
| Assets under management | $45.9B |
| Expense ratio | 0.03% |
| Number of holdings | 465 |
| Portfolio turnover | 61% |
| Inception | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
This index includes all medium and larger issues of U.S. government, investment-grade corporate, and investment-grade international dollar-denominated bonds that have maturities between 1 and 5 years and are publicly issued. All of the fund's investments will be selected through the sampling process, and at least 80% of its assets will be invested in bonds held in the index.
BSV top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Wipro Limited ADR WIT | Technology | 0.25% |
| Carrier Global Corp CARR | Industrials | 0.03% |
| Charter Communications Inc CHTR | Communication Services | 0.02% |
| Visa Inc. Class A V | Financial Services | 0.02% |
| Verizon Communications Inc VZ | Communication Services | 0.02% |
| Dupont De Nemours Inc DD | Basic Materials | 0.02% |
| Otis Worldwide Corp OTIS | Industrials | 0.02% |
| Microchip Technology Inc MCHP | Technology | 0.02% |
| Eaton Corporation PLC ETN | Industrials | 0.02% |
| Vodafone Group PLC ADR VOD | Communication Services | 0.02% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
BSV returns and risk
| Year to date | -0.1% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +1.0% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +4.5% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +1.7% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +1.9% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 2.3% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | -0.15 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
BSV: frequently asked questions
What does BSV invest in?
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Wipro Limited ADR (0.3%), Carrier Global Corp (0.0%), Charter Communications Inc (0.0%), Visa Inc. Class A (0.0%), Verizon Communications Inc (0.0%).
What is the BSV expense ratio?
0.03% a year: about $3.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the BSV dividend yield?
4.28%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will BSV go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 58%, with a likely range (50%) of $75.82 to $78.71 from $76.84 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has BSV performed?
Year to date -0.1%, one year +1.0%, three years +4.5% a year, five years +1.7% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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- Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (BIV)
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- Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (SCHZ)
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