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Vanguard Core Bond ETF (VCRB)
About this ETF
The Vanguard Core Bond ETF is an actively managed fund meticulously crafted to deliver broad exposure, primarily within the U.S. investment-grade fixed income landscape. This cost-efficient offering strategically invests in a diverse array of U.S. Treasury, mortgage-backed, and corporate debt instruments, spanning a full spectrum of yields and maturities, from short-term to long-term issues. Utilizing a disciplined and risk-aware approach, the fund aims to outperform the broader investment-grade market through astute security selection, informed sector allocation, and, to a lesser extent, duration management. Consistent with other fixed-income investments, it is susceptible to interest rate risk; an increase in rates could diminish the value of the portfolio's bonds, thereby reducing the fund's Net Asset Value (NAV). Due to its comprehensive coverage…
Price
Top 10 holdings
| United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.63% 04/30/2029 | 0.98% |
| United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.88% 07/31/2027 | 0.87% |
| Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac 4.50% 06/11/2026 | 0.86% |
| Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac 5.50% 06/11/2026 | 0.85% |
| United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.88% 12/31/2027 | 0.82% |
| Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac 5.00% 06/11/2026 | 0.81% |
| Asian Development Bank 4.25% 05/28/2031 | 0.74% |
| Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau 4.13% 07/22/2031 | 0.69% |
| United States Treasury Note/Bond 1.88% 02/28/2029 | 0.63% |
| Fannie Mae REMICS 5.15% 06/25/2056 | 0.59% |
Sector mix
Price chart
Returns
| 1 month | -0.56% |
| 3 months | -1.52% |
| 6 months | -2.17% |
| Year to date | -2.11% |
| 1 year | -1.04% |
| 3 years (ann.) | — |
| 5 years (ann.) | — |
| 10 years (ann.) | — |
Risk profile
| Volatility (1y, ann.) | 3.83% |
| Sharpe (1y) | -0.25 |
| Sharpe (3y) | — |
| Sortino (1y) | -0.37 |
| Max drawdown (1y) | -3.69% |
| Max drawdown (5y) | — |
| Max drawdown (full) | -6.01% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 (1y) | 0.09 |
| Correlation vs S&P 500 (1y) | 0.31 |
Technical outlook as of 2026-07-13
The Monte Carlo cone is drawn on the price chart above (Forecast overlay); RSI, MACD and the rest of the oscillators live in its indicator panels.
Full holdings
| Constituent | ISIN | Market value | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
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Sector breakdown
Geographic exposure
Cost vs. peers
Comparison universe: 1,710 funds of the same asset class.
Cost impact calculator
Dividend history
Distributing share class Income is paid out to shareholders.
| Ex-date | Payment | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-06 | USD 0.2956 |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-03 | USD 0.2915 |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-05 | USD 0.2865 |
| 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-06 | USD 0.2936 |
| 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-04 | USD 0.2613 |
| 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-04 | USD 0.2676 |
| 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-22 | USD 0.4166 |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-03 | USD 0.2821 |
| 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-05 | USD 0.2872 |
| 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-03 | USD 0.2812 |
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-04 | USD 0.2929 |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-05 | USD 0.2886 |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-03 | USD 0.2877 |
| 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-04 | USD 0.2946 |
| 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-05 | USD 0.2832 |
| 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-03 | USD 0.2699 |
| 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-05 | USD 0.2603 |
| 2025-02-03 | 2025-02-05 | USD 0.3010 |
| 2024-12-24 | 2024-12-27 | USD 0.3920 |
| 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-04 | USD 0.2678 |
| 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-05 | USD 0.2875 |
| 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-03 | USD 0.2066 |
| 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-05 | USD 0.2756 |
| 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-05 | USD 0.2836 |
| 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-03 | USD 0.2414 |
| 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-05 | USD 0.2415 |
| 2024-05-01 | 2024-05-06 | USD 0.2430 |
| 2024-04-01 | 2024-04-04 | USD 0.2749 |
| 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-06 | USD 0.2523 |
| 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-06 | USD 0.2315 |
| 2023-12-28 | 2024-01-03 | USD 0.1262 |
ESG profile
Benchmark: average of 87 funds of the same asset class with derived ESG data.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF BNDX | 0.07% | 122.00B | 0.0% |
| Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF BSV | 0.03% | 70.40B | 0.0% |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF AGG | 0.03% | 138.36B | 0.0% |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF VTIP | 0.03% | 70.50B | 0.0% |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF BND | 0.03% | 394.40B | 0.0% |
