This ETF is designed to achieve two primary goals: generating consistent current income for investors while keeping its share price fluctuations to a minimum. It invests predominantly in a diverse portfolio of high-quality fixed income securities, with a smaller portion allocated to those of medium quality. The fund typically maintains a dollar-weighted average maturity ranging from zero to two years. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its assets will be dedicated to these debt instruments. The VUSB aims to provide investors with economical access to short-duration, high-quality bonds, including those issued by governments, asset-backed securities, and investment-grade corporations, as well as money market instruments. While it often offers a higher yield than traditional money market funds, it's crucial to understand that its share price will fluctuate. Because this Ultra-Short Bond ETF exposes investors to principal risk, it should not be considered a direct substitute for a money market fund. Furthermore, an upward movement in interest rates can lead to a decrease in the value of the bonds held within the portfolio, subsequently impacting the fund's unit price. It is important to distinguish the Ultra-Short Bond ETF as an independent product, separate from the Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund (VUBFX and VUSFX). Due to differences in their size, specific investment strategies, and underlying holdings, these funds are expected to deliver varying investment returns.

فئة الأصول

الدخل الثابت

الجهة المصدرة

Vanguard

موطن التسجيل

US

تاريخ التأسيس

5 أبريل 2021

عدد الحيازات

172

ISIN

US92203C3034