(VUSB) Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: BATS • Country: USA • Currency: USD • Type: Etf • ISIN: US92203C3034 • Ultrashort Bond
VUSB: Bonds, Short-Term, Fixed Income, Debt Securities
The Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF (BATS:VUSB) is a fixed income investment vehicle designed to provide exposure to high-quality and, to a lesser extent, medium-quality bonds with maturities between 0 and 2 years. The fund adheres to a strict investment policy, allocating at least 80% of its assets to fixed income securities under normal market conditions. This strategy aims to deliver low-risk returns and preserve capital while maintaining liquidity.
From a technical standpoint, VUSB exhibits stable price action. The 20-day average volume of 1,486,400 shares indicates moderate trading activity. The ETF is currently trading at $49.76, with key moving averages at 20 (49.63), 50 (49.55), and 200 (48.81) days. The ATR of 0.06 reflects low volatility, suggesting minimal price fluctuations. These metrics position VUSB as a low-risk investment option for income-focused strategies.
Fundamentally, VUSB manages an asset base of $5.138 billion, underscoring its scale and liquidity. The ETFs diversified portfolio and short duration make it resilient to interest rate changes, appealing to investors seeking stability in volatile markets. Its focus on high-quality securities aligns with Vanguards reputation for conservative investment practices.
Over the next 3 months, VUSB is expected to maintain its stable performance. The ETFs low ATR and tight spread between its moving averages suggest continued price stability. With its short duration and high-quality portfolio, VUSB is well-positioned to navigate potential interest rate fluctuations. The funds large AUM and diversified holdings further enhance its ability to maintain consistent returns in a low-yield environment.
Additional Sources for VUSB ETF
Tweets: X Stocktwits
Fund Manager Positions: Dataroma Stockcircle
VUSB ETF Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 5,318m |
| Category | Ultrashort Bond |
| TER | 0.10% |
| IPO / Inception | 2021-04-06 |
VUSB ETF Ratings
| Growth Rating | 65.1 |
| Fundamental | - |
| Dividend Rating | 75.4 |
| Rel. Strength | 7.94 |
| Analysts | - |
| Fair Price Momentum | 52.05 USD |
| Fair Price DCF | - |
VUSB Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 5.08% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 5.67% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 110.27% |
| Payout Consistency | 80.0% |
VUSB Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 90.9% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 99.8% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 83.3% |
| CAGR 5y | 2.97% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 1.62 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 1.11 |
| Alpha | 1.38 |
| Beta | 0.003 |
| Volatility | 1.51% |
| Current Volume | 2043.1k |
| Average Volume 20d | 1078.9k |
As of May 15, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 49.61 with a total of 2,043,078 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.08%, over one month by +0.51%, over three months by +0.98% and over the past year by +5.60%.
Yes. Based on ValueRay Analyses, Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond (BATS:VUSB) is currently (May 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Growth Rating of 65.07 and therefor a clear technical positive rating according to historical growth.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of VUSB as of May 2025 is 52.05. This means that VUSB is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 4.92%.
Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond has no consensus analysts rating.
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, VUSB Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond will be worth about 56.2 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 49.61. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +13.3%.
| Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | - | - |
| Analysts Target Price | - | - |
| ValueRay Target Price | 56.2 | 13.3% |