ATLASVanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF (VUSB): outlook, holdings and fees
Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF (VUSB) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Vanguard. The expense ratio is 0.09% and the yield is 4.29%. The ten largest holdings are 6% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on VUSB
| Last price | $49.46 (-0.4%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 58% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $48.82 – $50.64 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.6% |
| Distribution yield | 4.29% |
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.
VUSB fund facts
| Issuer | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Theme | Leveraged |
| Assets under management | $9.9B |
| Expense ratio | 0.09% |
| Number of holdings | 211 |
| Portfolio turnover | 75% |
| Inception | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Exchange | CBOE |
The fund employs an active management approach, investing in a diversified portfolio of high-quality and, to a lesser extent, medium-quality bonds. It is expected to maintain a dollar-weighted average maturity of 0 to 2 years. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in fixed income securities.
VUSB top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph Lauren Corp Class A RL | Consumer Cyclical | 0.97% |
| Credit Suisse Group CS | Financials | 0.77% |
| NVIDIA Corporation NVDA | Technology | 0.73% |
| Brighthouse Financial, Inc. BHF | Financial Services | 0.71% |
| Capital One Financial Corporation COF | Financial Services | 0.62% |
| Comcast Corp CMCSA | Communication Services | 0.58% |
| ConocoPhillips COP | Energy | 0.52% |
| General Mills Inc GIS | Consumer Defensive | 0.45% |
| PerkinElmer Inc PKI | Healthcare | 0.44% |
| Sysco Corporation SYY | Consumer Defensive | 0.44% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
VUSB returns and risk
| Year to date | +2.5% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.6% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +5.3% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +3.7% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 0.7% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.70 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
VUSB: frequently asked questions
What does VUSB invest in?
Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Ralph Lauren Corp Class A (1.0%), Credit Suisse Group (0.8%), NVIDIA Corporation (0.7%), Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (0.7%), Capital One Financial Corporation (0.6%).
What is the VUSB expense ratio?
0.09% a year: about $9.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the VUSB dividend yield?
4.29%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will VUSB 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 $48.82 to $50.64 from $49.46 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has VUSB performed?
Year to date +2.5%, one year +3.6%, three years +5.3% a year, five years +3.7% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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