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Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV) Price, Holdings, & News

$76.82
+0.19 (+0.25%)
(As of 07/5/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$76.63
$76.84
50-Day Range
$75.85
$76.76
52-Week Range
$74.61
$77.32
Volume
1.25 million shs
Average Volume
1.77 million shs
Market Capitalization
$31.77 billion
Assets Under Management
$32.32 billion
Dividend Yield
1.47%
Net Expense Ratio
0.04%
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About Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:BSV)

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (the Fund) seeks to track the performance of a market-weighted bond index with a short-term, dollar-weighted average maturity. The Fund employs a passive management or indexing strategy designed to track the performance of the Barclays Capital U.S. 1-5 Year Government/Credit Bond Index (the Index). The Index includes all medium and larger issues of the United States Government, investment-grade corporate, and investment-grade international dollar-denominated bonds that have maturities of between 1 and 5 years and are publicly issued. The Fund invests by sampling the Index, meaning that it holds a range of securities that, in the aggregate, approximates the full Index in terms of key risk factors and other characteristics. All of the Fund’s investments will be selected through the sampling process, and at least 80% of its assets will be invested in bonds held in the Index. The Fund’s investment advisor is The Vanguard Group, Inc.

BSV Stock Price History

BSV ETF News Headlines

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BSV ETF Stock Price History
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Fund Details

Issuer
Vanguard
Fund Name
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
Current Symbol
NYSEARCA:BSV
Inception Date
4/3/2007
Fund Manager
Joshua C. Barrickman

Fund Focus

Asset Class
Fixed Income
Benchmark
Bloomberg U.S. 1-5 Year Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index
Category
Broad Debt
Focus
Investment Grade
Development Level
Developed Markets
Region
North America
Number of Holdings
2721

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$32.32 billion
Average Daily Volume
$1.40 million
Discount/Premium
0.05%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

Administrator
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Advisor
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Custodian
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Distributor
Vanguard Marketing Corporation
Transfer Agent
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Trustee
N/A
Lead Market Maker
Virtu Financial

Options

Optionable
N/A
Short Interest
334,500 shs

Miscellaneous

Beta
0.05
Creation Unit
100,000
Creation Fee
$100.00
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Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF Expenses

TypeBSVInvestment Grade ETFsFixed Income ETFsNYSEARCA ETFsAll ETFs
Management Fee0.03%0.22%0.32%0.51%0.51%
Other Expenses0.01%0.13%0.26%0.59%0.54%
Total Expense0.04%0.25%0.40%0.74%0.71%
Fee Waiver0.00%-0.15%-0.25%-0.69%-0.59%
Net Expense0.04%0.22%0.35%0.58%0.59%

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV) Holdings & Exposure

Top 10 BSV Holdings

  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 1.99%
  • Mktliq 12/31/2049
    Holding Weight: 0.94%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 0.89%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 0.78%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 0.71%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 0.70%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 0.67%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 0.67%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 0.67%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 0.66%

BSV Sector Exposure

BSV Industry Exposure

Key Executives

  • F. William McNabb III (Age 56)
    Chairman of the Board of Trustees, President, Chief Executive Officer
  • Thomas J. Higgins (Age 56)
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Kathryn J. Hyatt (Age 58)
    Treasurer
  • Heidi Stam (Age 57)
    Secretary
  • Emerson U. Fullwood (Age 66)
    Independent Trustee
  • Rajiv L. Gupta (Age 69)
    Independent Trustee
  • Amy Gutmann (Age 64)
    Independent Trustee
  • JoAnn H Heisen (Age 63)
    Independent Trustee
  • F. Joseph Loughrey (Age 66)
    Independent Trustee

Should I Buy Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF Stock? BSV Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF:

  • The Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF (BSV) has shown consistent growth in its NAV over the past year, providing investors with a stable return on investment.
  • With a focus on short-term bonds, BSV offers lower interest rate risk compared to long-term bond funds, making it a suitable choice for investors seeking stability in uncertain market conditions.
  • BSV has a low expense ratio, which means a higher portion of the fund's returns are retained by investors rather than being consumed by fees.
  • Investors looking for income generation may find BSV attractive due to its regular dividend distributions, providing a steady stream of income.
  • Given the current economic environment, where interest rates are expected to remain low, BSV's short-term bond holdings can offer a better risk-adjusted return compared to longer-term bonds.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF for these reasons:

  • As interest rates rise, the value of existing bonds in BSV may decline, leading to potential capital losses for investors holding the ETF.
  • Short-term bond funds like BSV are more susceptible to reinvestment risk, where proceeds from maturing bonds are reinvested at lower interest rates, impacting overall returns.
  • While BSV offers stability, it may not provide the same level of capital appreciation as riskier investments during periods of economic growth or rising interest rates.
  • Investors seeking high yields may find BSV's income distributions relatively lower compared to riskier bond funds or equity investments.
  • Market fluctuations can impact the price of BSV shares, potentially leading to short-term volatility in the ETF's performance.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

BSV ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BSV shares performed this year?

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF's stock was trading at $77.02 at the start of the year. Since then, BSV shares have decreased by 0.3% and is now trading at $76.82.
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Who are Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF's major shareholders?

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF's top institutional investors include First Hawaiian Bank (0.01%), Waller Financial Planning Group Inc., Massmutual Trust Co. FSB ADV and Marcum Wealth LLC.

How do I buy shares of Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF?

Shares of BSV stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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What other stocks do shareholders of Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF investors own include Costco Wholesale (COST), Chevron (CVX), Home Depot (HD), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Pfizer (PFE), Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Cisco Systems (CSCO).

This page (NYSEARCA:BSV) was last updated on 7/5/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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