Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF (VCEB): outlook, holdings and fees
Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF (VCEB) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Vanguard. The expense ratio is 0.11% and the yield is 4.74%. The ten largest holdings are 1% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on VCEB
| Last price | $60.23 (-0.3%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 66% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $59.99 – $61.17 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.3% |
| Distribution yield | 4.74% |
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.
VCEB fund facts
| Issuer | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Theme | Corporate bonds |
| Assets under management | $1.2B |
| Expense ratio | 0.11% |
| Number of holdings | 256 |
| Portfolio turnover | 27% |
| Inception | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Exchange | CBOE |
The index excludes bonds with maturities of less than 1 year and with less than $750 million outstanding, and is screened for certain environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria by the index provider, which is independent of Vanguard. All of the fund"s investments will be selected through the sampling process, and under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund"s assets will be invested in bonds included in the index.
VCEB top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Dynatrace Holdings LLC DT | Technology | 0.19% |
| The TJX Companies Inc TJX | Consumer Cyclical | 0.07% |
| M&T Bank Corporation MTB | Financial Services | 0.07% |
| Dupont De Nemours Inc DD | Basic Materials | 0.06% |
| WestRock Co WRK | Consumer Cyclical | 0.06% |
| The Mosaic Company MOS | Basic Materials | 0.06% |
| Axa Equitable Holdings Inc EQH | Financial Services | 0.05% |
| Medtronic PLC MDT | Healthcare | 0.05% |
| Aflac Incorporated AFL | Financial Services | 0.05% |
| Progressive Corp PGR | Financial Services | 0.05% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
VCEB returns and risk
| Year to date | -2.6% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | -2.3% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +5.3% |
| 5 years (annualised) | -0.2% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 6.4% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.05 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
VCEB: frequently asked questions
What does VCEB invest in?
Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Dynatrace Holdings LLC (0.2%), The TJX Companies Inc (0.1%), M&T Bank Corporation (0.1%), Dupont De Nemours Inc (0.1%), WestRock Co (0.1%).
What is the VCEB expense ratio?
0.11% a year: about $11.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the VCEB dividend yield?
4.74%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will VCEB go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 66%, with a likely range (50%) of $59.99 to $61.17 from $60.23 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has VCEB performed?
Year to date -2.6%, one year -2.3%, three years +5.3% a year, five years -0.2% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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