(VCRB) Core Bond - Overview
ETF Category: Intermediate Core Bond | Exchange: NASDAQ (USA) | Market Cap: 6.883m USD | Total Return: 5.7% in 12m
Avg Turnover: 41.8M
Warnings
No concerns identified
Tailwinds
No distinct edge detected
Vanguard Core Bond ETF (VCRB) is an actively managed fund targeting a broad spectrum of U.S. investment-grade fixed income assets. The portfolio maintains a mandate to invest at least 80% of its assets in debt instruments, including U.S. Treasury obligations, corporate bonds, and various mortgage-backed or asset-backed securities. By diversifying across different maturities and credit qualities, the fund seeks to provide total return consistent with the intermediate-term bond market.
The core bond sector typically serves as a defensive component in a portfolio, offering income generation and capital preservation during periods of equity market volatility. Unlike passive index funds, actively managed bond ETFs allow portfolio managers to adjust duration and sector weightings in response to shifting interest rate environments and credit spreads. Investors can use ValueRay to compare these fixed income metrics against broader market benchmarks.
- Federal Reserve interest rate pivots dictate underlying bond valuation and fund performance
- Credit spread fluctuations influence pricing of corporate and asset-backed security holdings
- U.S. Treasury yield curve shifts impact total returns across various maturities
- Mortgage-backed security prepayment speeds affect long-term yield stability and cash flow
- Global macroeconomic stability drives investor demand for high-quality fixed income assets
As of May 30, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 77.28 with a total of 519,699 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.74%,
over one month by +0.45%,
over three months by -1.23% and
over the past year by +5.66%.
Core Bond has no consensus analysts rating.