Vanguard Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF

VUSB actively invests in investment grade securities while aiming to maintain a dollar-weighted average maturity of 0 to 2 years.

Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF

Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF

You wouldn't try to pound a nail with a screwdriver. Likewise, you wouldn't attempt to use a hammer to screw one part to another.

2 Vanguard ETFs to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid

VUSB performed well during monetary tightening but is now downgraded to 'Hold' due to lower yields in a monetary easing environment. The interest rate curve has shifted, reducing front-end yields by 90 bps, making VUSB less appealing. VUSB's portfolio is overweight corporate bonds and ABS, with tight credit spreads and a low 30-day SEC yield of 3.74%.

VUSB: With The Fed Easing, Duration Is Now Key (Rating Downgrade)

SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF

Goldman Sachs TreasuryAccess 0-1 Year ETF

BlackRock Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF

JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF

PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF

PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schwab Ultra-Short Income ETF

iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF

iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF

 SPDR Blackstone Senior Loan ETF

iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF

How's a 5.6% safe return on your cash sound? For a growing number of ETF investors fearful of the S&P 500's future, it's a sweet deal.

Clever Investors Find A Safe Way To Score 5.6% On Their Cash

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF

Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF

Tech stocks, especially those focusing on AI, may be at the top of investors' mind when it comes to equities. But bonds have also been in the limelight as of late.

4 Bond ETFs to Consider as Investor Demand Increases

Blackrock Flexible Income ETF

Capital Group Core Bond ETF

Capital Group Core Plus Income ETF

Vanguard Core Bond ETF

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

AB Ultra Short Income ETF

Interest in active fixed income products has swelled in 2024, as credit spreads narrow and the Federal Reserve holds fast to a “will they, won't they” game of trimming interest rates. Active fixed income ETFs have seen north of $11 billion in net inflows this year and $27 billion globally.

Golden Age for Active Bond ETFs?

The timing isn't right to buy one of the Vanguard ETFs. Although this ETF has a low level of risk, it won't offer investors great long-term returns.

Here's the Worst Vanguard ETF to Buy Right Now for Long-Term Investors

The past few years have been a boon for fixed income investors. That's because the Fed's aggressive rate-hiking strategy has been driving up yields.

Ease Rate Shift Worries With This Ultra-Short Bond ETF

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF

Among the larger ETF providers, few have product stability like Vanguard. When changes do occur, that's worthy of celebration.

Vanguard's Recent Active ETF Expansion Worthy of Celebration

Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF

Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF

While capital markets are expecting rate cuts to come this year, the pace at which they occur and when certainly comes into question. While the Fed continues to mull rates, fixed income investors can consider three specific ETFs from Vanguard to get more yield.

3 ETF Options to Consider While Fed Mulls Interest Rates

Vanguard today announced the launch of one of two new active bond ETFs. The Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS) trades today on the Nasdaq.

Vanguard Builds Up Suite of Active Bond ETFs

Agree Realty

iShares Core High Dividend ETF

NextEra Energy

Realty Income Corp

PepsiCo

Invesco QQQ

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

Walmart

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The Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF Shares has been performing well in the current inflationary environment, but there may be better options further out on the duration side. The VUSB ETF is an actively-managed fund that focuses on short-term, investment-grade fixed-income securities offering potentially higher yields and returns. The fund has a well-diversified portfolio with investments in over 650 securities, reducing risk and ensuring stable dividends and overall performance.

VUSB: The Cycle For Short Duration Is Likely Over

More investors are turning to active management for their fixed income exposure. In a poll conducted by VettaFi, a third of respondents have more than half of their fixed income exposure tied to active management.

The Benefits of Active Fixed Income Investing

Advisors plan to allocate more to fixed income ETFs as 2024 approaches. In a poll conducted by VettaFi, attendees were asked what bond changes they were considering heading into year-end.

Advisors to Up Allocation to Fixed Income ETFs Ahead of 2024

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

The third largest ETF recently reached the age of 13. Yes, the Vanguard 500 ETF (VOO) is now Taylor Swift's lucky number.

VOO Reached a Key Milestone and Pairs Well With Bond ETFs

Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF Shares is a short duration bond fund with a $4 billion AUM and a 30-day SEC yield of 5.4%. The fund's portfolio exhibits a 5.76% yield to maturity, and its conservative allocation and structure contribute to a low historic volatility. VUSB is attractive in an environment with higher rates and increased bankruptcies, and it benefits from the resources provided by the Vanguard platform.

VUSB: Short Duration Bond Fund For Uncertain Times

SPDR SSgA Ultra Short Term Bond ETF

Ultra-short-term bonds have gained popularity due to recent interest rate hikes, offering low-risk, high-return investments. The article discusses 3 ultra-short-term bond ETFs with Buy ratings, addressing their pros and cons. Part one of this "guide" discusses SGOV, ULST, and VUSB.

An Investor's Guide To Ultra-Short Bond ETFs (Part 1)

The Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF is a Buy because of its low volatility, high yield, and potential for capital appreciation amidst market uncertainty. VUSB holds short-term high-quality bonds and has a 30-day SEC yield of about 5.45%. VUSB may be a better choice for investors than many of its peers because it's in a risk-return sweet spot.

VUSB: A Trifecta Of High Yield, Low Risk, And Capital Appreciation Potential

The Federal Reserve's latest rate hike of 25 basis points shows that its fight against inflation isn't over, but we may be getting closer to the end of the rate hike cycle. But with inflation still high and the U.S.

Consider a Defensive Approach to Fixed Income

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

Invesco BulletShares 2024 Corporate Bond ETF

Goldman Sachs Access Ultra Short Bond ETF

iShares iBonds Dec 2023 Term Treasury ETF

Now is one of those rare times when taking less risk can actually pay off. And super-safe, short-term bond ETFs are an easy way to cash in.

Investors Score Lucrative 4.4% Yield On 10 Nearly Risk-Free Stocks

Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF

Amid the Federal Reserve's interest rate-hiking campaign that it kicked off in 2022, many advisors have turned to cash and cash equivalents bonds. Since cash and short-duration securities are less sensitive to interest rate increases, the strategy has worked so far.

Add More Duration to Your Portfolio

A reader asked for my thoughts on Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF. VUSB is a simple ultra-short term bond fund. Risks are low, as are yields.

VUSB: Simple Ultra-Short Bond ETF, Better Choices Out There

Short-term interest rates are soaring higher right now, bringing the monthly distribution of VUSB up with them. VUSB has already sold off fairly significantly in the last year, rendering it attractive for those who think short-term rates can't go *that* much higher from here.

VUSB: Ultra-Short Term Bonds With A Yield Going Over 5%

When talking about active management, managers often cite their philosophy and process that sets them apart, but according to Tim Buckley, CEO of Vanguard, “the best way to evaluate” an active manager is to see if “they can tell you what their edge is.

Take Advantage of Vanguard's Active Edge Through VUSB

Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund

VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF

Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF

ProShares Short S&P500

Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF

Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF

Vanguard Health Care ETF

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF

Vanguard Value ETF

Vanguard Growth ETF

Vanguard Large-Cap ETF

Vanguard Total International Stock ETF

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

Expert recommendations for choosing among the myriad of Vanguard ETFs may prove to be a valuable resource to investors, even if not all of them will prove right. I present such recommendations made by highly knowledgeable sources, along with my own recommendations and the reasons for them.

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