Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF
VGSH
Market cap $21.2B

58.71 USD

+0.01

0.02%

At close Apr 17, 4:00 PM EDT

After hours

58.74

+0.03

0.05%

1 day

0.02%

5 days

0.27%

1 month

0.43%

3 months

0.77%

6 months

0.22%

Year to date

0.93%

1 year

1.79%

5 years

-5.69%

10 years

-4.04%

0

Funds holding %

of 7,407 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

291% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $297K | Put options by funds: $76K

117% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 130 | Existing positions closed: 60

29% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 367 | Existing positions reduced: 284

14% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $13.2B [Q3] → $15.1B (+$1.84B) [Q4]

12% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 99 [Q3] → 111 (+12) [Q4]

6% more funds holding

Funds holding: 835 [Q3] → 884 (+49) [Q4]

3.42% more ownership

Funds ownership: 64.7% [Q3] → 68.12% (+3.42%) [Q4]

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Research analyst outlook

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

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about VGSH published over the past 30 days

5 New Vanguard ETFs to Put on Your Radar

These bond ETFs from Vanguard hold promise.

5 New Vanguard ETFs to Put on Your Radar

24/7 Wall Street

3 Bond ETFs to Buy to Play This Spike in Bond Prices

Despite some recent (and very significant) volatility in the fixed income market, bonds continue to be one of the only asset classes to see relative outperformance to stat 2025.

3 Bond ETFs to Buy to Play This Spike in Bond Prices

Treasuries & Muni ETF Options for Focusing on Quality

The credit risk profile for corporate bonds has improved. But given the abundance of market uncertainty, it may be best to stick to Treasuries, or for additional yield, municipal bonds.

Treasuries & Muni ETF Options for Focusing on Quality

Attractive Yield Options in Treasuries Highlight 3 Bond ETFs

With the stock market roiled by uncertainty, bonds have remained resilient. Additionally, with interest rates still relatively high, attractive yield options exist in Treasuries.

Attractive Yield Options in Treasuries Highlight 3 Bond ETFs

The Motley Fool

Vanguard Bond ETFs: Why Going Short Could Mean Less Risk and More Reward

In the search for income, investors sometimes don't pay enough attention to risk. That is a problem with both stocks and bonds.

Vanguard Bond ETFs: Why Going Short Could Mean Less Risk and More Reward

VGSH: Boring, Safe, But Quietly Beating Other Income Investments

VGSH offers exposure to 1-3 year U.S. Treasuries with minimal volatility, a stable yield of 3.84%, and an ultra-low expense ratio of 0.03%. Its risk profile is favorable due to its lower duration risk and stable trading range, making it a safer option in volatile markets. VGSH is ideal for investors seeking safety and liquidity over high returns, and can serve as a tactical alternative to holding cash.

VGSH: Boring, Safe, But Quietly Beating Other Income Investments

Play Both Sides: 3 Bond ETFs to Balance Offense and Defense

If you can keep your emotions in check, the volatility in stocks sets up a long-term buying opportunity. However, investors with a lower risk tolerance may want to consider defensive investments that keep them in the market.

Play Both Sides: 3 Bond ETFs to Balance Offense and Defense

Benchmark 10-Year Yield Could Stay Elevated in 2025

Stubborn inflation could keep the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield elevated, if ING market strategist Padhraic Garvey is correct. For yield seekers in Treasury bonds, this is good news, but maybe not so for those hoping for price appreciation.

Benchmark 10-Year Yield Could Stay Elevated in 2025

24/7 Wall Street

TLT vs. Shorter-Duration Bond ETFs: Which Should You Buy in Your Portfolio?

It's time for conservative, older investors to start thinking about their bonds.

TLT vs. Shorter-Duration Bond ETFs: Which Should You Buy in Your Portfolio?

Is Vanguard's Short-Term Treasury ETF A Good Replacement For Cash?

Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares's effective duration of two years makes it suitable for medium-term holding but less ideal for short-term cash storage due to interest rate sensitivity. The VGSH ETF's share price in the upper 50s is slightly low, impacting the bid-ask spread and making it less efficient for frequent trading. With an expense ratio of 0.04%, VGSH offers a cost-effective option compared to the average 0.6% for similar ETFs (as selected by Vanguard), making it attractive for investors.

Is Vanguard's Short-Term Treasury ETF A Good Replacement For Cash?

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