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Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Shares VUBFX

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  • NAV / 1-Day Return $9.98  /  +0.10 %
  • Fund Size $15.9B
  • Adjusted Expense Ratio 0.200%
  • Net Expense Ratio 0.200%
  • Fee Level: Distribution Low
  • Share Class Type No Load
  • Morningstar Category Ultrashort Bond
  • Fixed-Income Style Box (Funds) Medium/Limited
  • Minimum Initial Investment $3,000
  • Investment Status Open
  • TTM Yield 3.96%
  • Average Effective Duration 0.92 yrs
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Morningstar’s Analysis VUBFX

Will VUBFX outperform in the future?

Get our overall rating based on a fundamental assessment of the pillars below.

  • Process Pillar

    The Process Pillar is our assessment of how sensible, clearly defined, and repeatable VUBFX’s performance objective and investment process is for both security selection and portfolio construction.

  • People Pillar

    The People Pillar is our evaluation of the VUBFX management team’s experience and ability. We find that high-quality management teams deliver superior performance relative to their benchmarks and/or peers.

  • Parent Pillar

    The Parent Pillar is our rating of VUBFX’s parent organization’s priorities and whether they’re in line with investors’ interests.

A solid ultrashort-bond option at a great price.

Analyst Ken Noguchi

Ken Noguchi

Analyst

Summary

Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF benefits from its managers’ complementary expertise and Vanguard’s deep fixed-income capabilities, though its straightforward approach has yet to meaningfully distinguish it from rivals.

by Ken Noguchi
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Portfolio Holdings VUBFX

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  • % Assets in Top 10 Holdings 9.5
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