Vanguard Target Maturity 2032 Corporate Bond ETF (VBCF)
About this ETF
VBCF is an exchange-traded fund belonging to Vanguard's Target Maturity Corporate Bond series. Distinct from a typical bond fund, this ETF is structured to perform more like a single bond. It offers a precise, fixed maturity date of December 15, 2032, meaning its exposure to the US corporate investment-grade bond market is tied to this specific end date, rather than continuously maintaining a particular maturity profile. As the fund progresses towards its maturity, its remaining term, interest rate sensitivity (duration), and yield-to-maturity will gradually decrease. Upon reaching its target date, VBCF will undergo liquidation, distributing all capital back to its investors. This unique design makes it an ideal component for constructing a bond ladder strategy. Ultimately, the fund provides an…
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Top 10 holdings
| Bank of America Corp 5.01% 07/22/2033 | 1.48% |
| Citigroup Inc 6.27% 11/17/2033 | 1.19% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co 4.91% 07/25/2033 | 1.18% |
| Wells Fargo & Co 3.35% 03/02/2033 | 1.15% |
| Verizon Communications Inc 2.35% 03/15/2032 | 1.07% |
| AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust 3.30% 01/30/2032 | 1.04% |
| Goldman Sachs Group Inc/The 3.10% 02/24/2033 | 1.03% |
| Meta Platforms Inc 3.85% 08/15/2032 | 1.01% |
| Wells Fargo & Co 4.90% 07/25/2033 | 0.95% |
| Oracle Corp 4.80% 09/26/2032 | 0.92% |
Sector mix
No sector breakdown available for this fund.
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Returns
| 1 month | -0.51% |
| 3 months | -1.37% |
| 6 months | — |
| Year to date | — |
| 1 year | — |
| 3 years (ann.) | — |
| 5 years (ann.) | — |
| 10 years (ann.) | — |
Risk profile
| Volatility (1y, ann.) | — |
| Sharpe (1y) | — |
| Sharpe (3y) | — |
| Sortino (1y) | — |
| Max drawdown (1y) | — |
| Max drawdown (5y) | — |
| Max drawdown (full) | -2.11% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 (1y) | 0.19 |
| Correlation vs S&P 500 (1y) | 0.60 |
Technical outlook not available yet — this fund does not have enough price history for the statistical models.
Full holdings
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Geographic exposure
Cost vs. peers
Comparison universe: 1,710 funds of the same asset class.
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Dividend history
Distributing share class Income is paid out to shareholders.
| Ex-date | Payment | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-06 | USD 0.2870 |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-03 | USD 0.2760 |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-05 | USD 0.1030 |
ESG profile
No ESG estimate available: none of the scored universe overlaps this portfolio (typical for bond, commodity or synthetic funds).
Scored coverage: 0.0% of the portfolio by weight.
Similar ETFs
| Fund | TER | AUM (USD) | Yield (TTM) | Return 1y | Sharpe 1y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF BND | 0.03% | 394.40B | 4.01% | -0.82% | -0.19 |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF AGG | 0.03% | 138.36B | 4.03% | -0.76% | -0.17 |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF BNDX | 0.07% | 122.00B | 4.52% | -2.72% | -0.64 |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF SGOV | 0.09% | 97.69B | 3.80% | +0.05% | 0.05 |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF VTIP | 0.03% | 70.50B | 4.16% | -0.54% | -0.18 |
| Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF BSV | 0.03% | 70.40B | 4.02% | -1.02% | -0.48 |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF VCIT | 0.03% | 68.70B | 4.86% | -1.04% | -0.22 |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF BIV | 0.03% | 52.20B | 4.27% | -1.28% | -0.28 |
| Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF VCSH | 0.03% | 50.50B | 4.47% | -0.85% | -0.36 |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF VGIT | 0.03% | 49.50B | 3.89% | -1.50% | -0.41 |
Cheaper alternatives
No fund of the class reaches 60% portfolio overlap — showing the cheapest funds of the class instead.
| Fund | TER | AUM (USD) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF AGG | 0.03% | 138.36B | 0.0% |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF BND | 0.03% | 394.40B | 0.0% |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF VTIP | 0.03% | 70.50B | 0.0% |
| Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF BSV | 0.03% | 70.40B | 0.0% |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF VCIT | 0.03% | 68.70B | 0.0% |

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