Evidence and analysis
Latest Market Data
| Metric | Current value |
|---|---|
| Product type | ETF |
| ETF market price (USD) | $76.21 |
| Observation date | 2026-10-02 (US Eastern Time) |
| 52-week range (USD) | $76.02 – $79.32 |
| Adjusted-close return over retrieved year | +0.71% |
| Annualised observed return | +0.71% |
| Annualised daily volatility | 1.84% |
| History window | 2025-10-03 to 2026-10-02 |
| Daily observations | 251 |
Source: Yahoo Finance, retrieved 2026-10-05. ETF market prices differ from NAV. Return is computed from adjusted closes; annualisation uses 365.25 divided by elapsed calendar days. Volatility is the sample standard deviation of daily simple adjusted-close returns multiplied by √252. These are historical observations, not forecast returns. Key facts, holdings, sector weights and other older analysis retain their original source dates and were not refreshed by this market-data update.
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
The Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV) provides exposure to short-term investment-grade bonds. It tracks the Bloomberg US 1–5 Year Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index, covering US government and corporate bonds with maturities between one and five years.
Key Features:
- Short Duration: Lower interest rate sensitivity than longer-term bond funds
- Investment Grade: High-quality government and corporate bonds
- Monthly Income: Regular monthly dividend distributions
- Capital Stability: Short maturities reduce price volatility
Expense Ratio: 0.04%
Number of Holdings: ~1,500+ short-term US government and corporate bonds
Portfolio Context:
BSV is the Vanguard equivalent to the Global Short Duration Income Fund.
This ETF is part of the Vanguard ETF Portfolio vs Equivalent Fidelity Funds comparison, where it serves as the Vanguard equivalent for one or more Fidelity funds.
Portfolio Composition
| Bond Segment | Weight |
|---|---|
| US Government / Treasury | ~60% |
| Corporate | ~25% |
| Government Agency | ~10% |
| Mortgage-Backed | ~5% |
Credit Quality: ~98% investment-grade (A or higher)
Average Duration: ~2.5–3 years
Average Maturity: ~2.5–3.5 years
Note: This is an informational overview for educational purposes. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consider your investment objectives, risk tolerance, and fees before investing.