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Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF

49.73 USD
+0.04
0.08%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
1 day
0.08%
5 days
0.02%
1 month
0.02%
3 months
-0.38%
6 months
0.57%
Year to date
0.67%
1 year
0.44%
5 years
-0.70%
10 years
-0.70%
0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

10% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 20 [Q2] → 22 (+2) [Q3]

1% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $2.29B [Q2] → $2.32B (+$30.8M) [Q3]

0% more funds holding

Funds holding: 293 [Q2] → 293 (+0) [Q3]

0% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 24 | Existing positions closed: 24

1.49% less ownership

Funds ownership: 52.55% [Q2] → 51.06% (-1.49%) [Q3]

10% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 105 | Existing positions reduced: 117

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VUSB.

Financial journalist opinion

Negative
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
2 Vanguard ETFs to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid
You wouldn't try to pound a nail with a screwdriver. Likewise, you wouldn't attempt to use a hammer to screw one part to another.
2 Vanguard ETFs to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
VUSB: With The Fed Easing, Duration Is Now Key (Rating Downgrade)
VUSB performed well during monetary tightening but is now downgraded to 'Hold' due to lower yields in a monetary easing environment. The interest rate curve has shifted, reducing front-end yields by 90 bps, making VUSB less appealing. VUSB's portfolio is overweight corporate bonds and ABS, with tight credit spreads and a low 30-day SEC yield of 3.74%.
VUSB: With The Fed Easing, Duration Is Now Key (Rating Downgrade)
Positive
Investors Business Daily
4 months ago
Clever Investors Find A Safe Way To Score 5.6% On Their Cash
How's a 5.6% safe return on your cash sound? For a growing number of ETF investors fearful of the S&P 500's future, it's a sweet deal.
Clever Investors Find A Safe Way To Score 5.6% On Their Cash
Positive
ETF Trends
4 months ago
4 Bond ETFs to Consider as Investor Demand Increases
Tech stocks, especially those focusing on AI, may be at the top of investors' mind when it comes to equities. But bonds have also been in the limelight as of late.
4 Bond ETFs to Consider as Investor Demand Increases
Positive
ETF Trends
7 months ago
Golden Age for Active Bond ETFs?
Interest in active fixed income products has swelled in 2024, as credit spreads narrow and the Federal Reserve holds fast to a “will they, won't they” game of trimming interest rates. Active fixed income ETFs have seen north of $11 billion in net inflows this year and $27 billion globally.
Golden Age for Active Bond ETFs?
Negative
The Motley Fool
8 months ago
Here's the Worst Vanguard ETF to Buy Right Now for Long-Term Investors
The timing isn't right to buy one of the Vanguard ETFs. Although this ETF has a low level of risk, it won't offer investors great long-term returns.
Here's the Worst Vanguard ETF to Buy Right Now for Long-Term Investors
Positive
ETF Trends
8 months ago
Ease Rate Shift Worries With This Ultra-Short Bond ETF
The past few years have been a boon for fixed income investors. That's because the Fed's aggressive rate-hiking strategy has been driving up yields.
Ease Rate Shift Worries With This Ultra-Short Bond ETF
Positive
ETF Trends
9 months ago
Vanguard's Recent Active ETF Expansion Worthy of Celebration
Among the larger ETF providers, few have product stability like Vanguard. When changes do occur, that's worthy of celebration.
Vanguard's Recent Active ETF Expansion Worthy of Celebration
Positive
ETF Trends
11 months ago
3 ETF Options to Consider While Fed Mulls Interest Rates
While capital markets are expecting rate cuts to come this year, the pace at which they occur and when certainly comes into question. While the Fed continues to mull rates, fixed income investors can consider three specific ETFs from Vanguard to get more yield.
Positive
ETF Trends
1 year ago
Vanguard Builds Up Suite of Active Bond ETFs
Vanguard today announced the launch of one of two new active bond ETFs. The Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS) trades today on the Nasdaq.
Vanguard Builds Up Suite of Active Bond ETFs
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