ATLASVanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH): outlook, holdings and fees
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Vanguard. The expense ratio is 0.04% and the yield is 4.66%. The ten largest holdings are 1% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on VCSH
| Last price | $77.89 (+0.2%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 58% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $76.86 – $79.78 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.6% |
| Distribution yield | 4.66% |
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.
VCSH fund facts
| Issuer | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Theme | Corporate bonds |
| Assets under management | $44.6B |
| Expense ratio | 0.04% |
| Number of holdings | 466 |
| Portfolio turnover | 66% |
| Inception | Nov 19, 2009 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
The fund manager employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. 1-5 Year Corporate Bond Index, which includes U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable debt securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. industrial, utility, and financial companies, all with maturities between 1 and 5 years. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the bonds that make up the Target Index.
VCSH top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Visa Inc. Class A V | Financial Services | 0.13% |
| Molson Coors Brewing Co Class B TAP | Consumer Defensive | 0.10% |
| Carrier Global Corp CARR | Industrials | 0.09% |
| Dupont De Nemours Inc DD | Basic Materials | 0.08% |
| Biogen Inc BIIB | Healthcare | 0.08% |
| Medtronic PLC MDT | Healthcare | 0.08% |
| Charter Communications Inc CHTR | Communication Services | 0.07% |
| Eaton Corporation PLC ETN | Industrials | 0.07% |
| Otis Worldwide Corp OTIS | Industrials | 0.07% |
| Stellantis NV STLA | Consumer Cyclical | 0.07% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
VCSH returns and risk
| Year to date | +0.2% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +1.4% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +5.3% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +2.4% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +2.5% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 2.4% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.25 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
VCSH: frequently asked questions
What does VCSH invest in?
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Visa Inc. Class A (0.1%), Molson Coors Brewing Co Class B (0.1%), Carrier Global Corp (0.1%), Dupont De Nemours Inc (0.1%), Biogen Inc (0.1%).
What is the VCSH expense ratio?
0.04% a year: about $4.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the VCSH dividend yield?
4.66%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will VCSH 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 $76.86 to $79.78 from $77.89 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has VCSH performed?
Year to date +0.2%, one year +1.4%, three years +5.3% a year, five years +2.4% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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