VCSH offers diversified, investment-grade short-term corporate bond exposure with low duration risk and efficient tracking of its benchmark index. Macro indicators like OIS spread, yield curve butterfly, and OAS vs. S&P 500 provide insight into credit stress, interest rate sensitivity, and risk sentiment. Current market conditions show tight credit spreads and a flat yield curve, favoring stability but limiting upside for new allocations.
VCSH offers diversified, investment-grade, short-term corporate bond exposure with a 4.50% yield to maturity and strong liquidity. Current inflation trends and uncertain Fed rate policy create duration risk, making ultra-short bond strategies potentially more attractive in the near term. VCSH outperforms peers in total return and liquidity but faces headwinds if inflation persists or rates rise, impacting performance and income.
In times of uncertainty in the bond market, there's one thing for certain. And that's that deciding where to get exposure can be complex.
![]() VCSH In 3 days Estimated | Monthly | $0.29 Per Share |
![]() VCSH 4 weeks ago Paid | Monthly | $0.29 Per Share |
![]() VCSH 1 month ago Paid | Monthly | $0.3 Per Share |
![]() VCSH 2 months ago Paid | Monthly | $0.28 Per Share |
![]() VCSH 3 months ago Paid | Monthly | $0.29 Per Share |
![]() VCSH 4 months ago Paid | Monthly | $0.26 Per Share |
![]() VCSH In 3 days Estimated | Monthly | $0.29 Per Share |
![]() VCSH 4 weeks ago Paid | Monthly | $0.29 Per Share |
![]() VCSH 1 month ago Paid | Monthly | $0.3 Per Share |
![]() VCSH 2 months ago Paid | Monthly | $0.28 Per Share |
![]() VCSH 3 months ago Paid | Monthly | $0.29 Per Share |
![]() VCSH 4 months ago Paid | Monthly | $0.26 Per Share |
Asset Management - Bonds Industry | Financial Services Sector | - CEO | LSE Exchange | US92206C4096 ISIN |
US Country | - Employees | 1 Jul 2025 Last Dividend | - Last Split | - IPO Date |
The fund operates with a focused investment strategy that prioritizes adherence to the Bloomberg U.S. 1-5 Year Corporate Bond Index. This strategy targets the inclusion of U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable securities. These are issued by a diverse array of entities spanning U.S. and non-U.S. industrial, utility, and financial sectors. The chosen securities possess maturity periods ranging from 1 to 5 years, aligning with the fund’s intermediate-term investment horizon. A stringent policy mandates that at least 80% of the fund's assets are to be allocated towards bonds present within the index, ensuring consistency and alignment with the fund’s investment objectives.
The fund offers a focused investment portfolio with a clear emphasis on corporate bonds that align with the investment-grade criteria. Below are the key components of the fund's offerings: