(VUSB) Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: BATS • Country: USA • Currency: USD • Type: Etf • ISIN: US92203C3034 • Ultrashort Bond

VUSB: Bonds, Notes, Commercial Paper, Certificates of Deposit

Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF (VUSB) is designed for investors seeking a low-risk investment with a slightly higher yield than traditional cash equivalents. It primarily invests in high-quality fixed income securities, with a smaller allocation to medium-quality ones, aiming to maintain an average maturity of 0 to 2 years. This structure minimizes exposure to interest rate fluctuations, making it suitable for those concerned about rate volatility.

As an ETF, VUSB offers the transparency and cost-efficiency typical of Vanguard funds. With an expense ratio of 0.10%, its an attractive option for cost-conscious investors. The funds significant AUM of $4.328 billion ensures liquidity and effective tracking of its target index, which is crucial for maintaining performance consistency. This makes VUSB a practical choice for portfolio managers aiming to balance stability and yield in their fixed income allocations.

Additional Sources for VUSB ETF

VUSB ETF Overview

Market Cap in USD 4,658m
Category Ultrashort Bond
TER 0.10%
IPO / Inception 2021-04-06

VUSB ETF Ratings

Growth 5y 64.1%
Fundamental -
Dividend 72.0%
Rel. Strength Industry 7.35
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 48.35 USD
Fair Price DCF -

VUSB Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 4.79%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.31%
Annual Growth 5y 110.27%
Payout Consistency 80.0%

VUSB Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 99.4%
Growth Correlation 12m 99.9%
Growth Correlation 5y 81.4%
CAGR 5y 2.96%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 1.65
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.24
Alpha 1.66
Beta 0.01
Volatility 1.84%
Current Volume 940.3k
Average Volume 20d 996.4k
What is the price of VUSB stocks?
As of March 13, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 49.71 with a total of 940,303 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.01%, over one month by +0.52%, over three months by +1.25% and over the past year by +5.89%.
Is Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond a good stock to buy?
Yes. Based on ValueRay Analyses, Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond (BATS:VUSB) is currently (March 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Growth Rating of 64.14 and therefor a clear technical positive rating according to historical growth.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of VUSB as of March 2025 is 48.35. This means that VUSB is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -2.74%.
Is VUSB a buy, sell or hold?
Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecast for VUSB stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, VUSB Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond will be worth about 52.2 in March 2026. The stock is currently trading at 49.71. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +5.03%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 52.2 5%