VCSH ETF Analysis: Short-Term Corporate Bond | NASDAQ
Short-Term Bonds | NASDAQ, USA | Market Cap: 45.173m USD | 12M Return: 1.9% | US92206C4096 | Charts, Fundamentals & Technical Analysis
Avg Turnover: 472M
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Seasonality 11.7 years of data
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The Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF (VCSH) is a passively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks to replicate the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. 1-5 Year Corporate Bond Index. The fund invests primarily in U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade, fixed-rate corporate bonds issued by industrial, utility, and financial companies - both domestic and foreign - with maturities ranging from 1 to 5 years. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets, including any borrowings for investment purposes, are allocated to bonds comprising the target index. Launched in 2009 and listed on NASDAQ, VCSH falls within the short-term bond category and is categorized as a large-cap ETF by market capitalization.
As a short-term bond ETF, VCSH offers exposure to the corporate debt market with a relatively limited duration profile, which generally results in lower sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations compared to intermediate- or long-term bond funds. The investment-grade focus means the underlying holdings carry credit ratings considered lower risk, typically BBB-/Baa3 or higher from major rating agencies. Vanguard, the funds issuer, is widely recognized for its low-cost, index-based investment approach, and the ETF structure provides investors with intraday trading flexibility and transparent portfolio holdings.
- Fed rate cuts pressure short-term corporate bond yields
- Investment-grade credit spreads tighten on strong corporate balance sheets
- Index inflows surge as investors seek duration risk mitigation
- U.S. dollar strength reduces foreign corporate bond issuer exposure
- Regulatory shifts favor ultra-short duration bond ETF products
As of November 02, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 77.89 with a total of 3,708,606 shares traded. Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.33%, over one month by +1.25%, over three months by +0.15% and over the past year by +1.93%.
Current recommended Stop Loss: 77.60 (which is 0.4% or 1.7 ATR below the current price).
Short-Term Corporate Bond has no consensus analysts rating.