(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.

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VUSB ETF Overview

Market Cap in USD 5,138m
Category Ultrashort Bond
TER 0.10%
IPO / Inception 2021-04-06

VUSB ETF Ratings

Growth Rating 64.9
Fundamental -
Dividend Rating 75.4
Rel. Strength 4.92
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 52.08 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 91.5%
Growth Correlation 12m 99.8%
Growth Correlation 5y 83.3%
CAGR 5y 3.02%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 1.68
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.13
Alpha 1.49
Beta 0.003
Volatility 0.88%
Current Volume 1098.2k
Average Volume 20d 1486.4k
What is the price of VUSB stocks?
As of May 06, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 49.63 with a total of 1,098,248 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.07%, over one month by +0.48%, over three months by +1.14% and over the past year by +5.73%.
Is Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond a good stock to buy?
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 64.94 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 52.08. This means that VUSB is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 4.94%.
Is VUSB a buy, sell or hold?
Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecast for VUSB stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, VUSB Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond will be worth about 56.3 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 49.63. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +13.34%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 56.3 13.3%