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BSV — Vanguard Short-term Bond ETF
Over the last 15 years (2011-08 – 2026-09), $10,000 invested in BSV with dividends reinvested grew to $11,642 — 1.01% a year — with a worst peak-to-trough fall of -7.84%. Past performance doesn't predict future results.
Growth of $10,000 · 2011-08 – 2026-09 · dividends reinvested
About BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF is a fixed income exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the Bloomberg U.S. 1–5 Year Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index. The fund provides broad exposure to short-duration, investment-grade U.S. bonds, including government, corporate, and dollar-denominated credit securities with maturities of one to five years. Its portfolio is designed to offer diversified access to the short-term bond market, where interest rate sensitivity is generally lower than in longer-duration bond funds. Managed by Vanguard, the ETF is used by market participants looking for efficient, index-based exposure to high-quality bonds across core fixed income sectors. Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF also serves as a liquid building block in portfolios that seek current income and capital preservation through short-maturity debt instruments.
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