Question 1

What is VCSH?

Accepted Answer

VCSH — Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. The fund manager employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. 1-5 Year Corporate Bond Index, which includes U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable debt securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. industrial, utility, and financial companies, all with maturities between 1 and 5 years. Under normal circumstances, it invests at lea…

Question 2

What is the VCSH ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VCSH last traded at $77.39 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VCSH MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

VCSH has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.04% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time. At 0.04%, VCSH is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are VCSH annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VCSH historical returns: YTD: -0.56%, 1-year: +1.08%, 3-year annualised: +5.50%, 5-year annualised: +2.45%, 10-year annualised: +2.53%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.24, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VCSH pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VCSH distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 4.66%, paid na. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does VCSH invest in?

Accepted Answer

VCSH's top holdings include MRVL 4.875 22-JUN-28 (US573874AN44, 0.0%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does VCSH invest in?

Accepted Answer

VCSH's largest sector exposures are Energy (0.0%), Utilities (0.0%), Healthcare (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VCSH? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VCSH has approximately $44.82B in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was VCSH launched?

Accepted Answer

VCSH was launched on November 19, 2009, giving it a 17-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy VCSH in Canada?

Accepted Answer

VCSH trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker VCSH. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is VCSH?

Accepted Answer

VCSH has a 1-year volatility of 2.05% and a beta of 0.43 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.24 indicates below-average risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-21	$77.42	$77.51	$77.31	$77.39	$77.39	5,763,956
2026-10-20	$77.38	$77.51	$77.36	$77.40	$77.40	8,483,627
2026-10-19	$77.47	$77.51	$77.37	$77.40	$77.40	8,367,811
2026-10-16	$77.47	$77.60	$77.43	$77.51	$77.51	5,781,000
2026-10-15	$77.53	$77.56	$77.43	$77.48	$77.48	5,815,700
2026-10-14	$77.12	$77.33	$77.09	$77.30	$77.30	12,465,000
2026-10-13	$77.34	$77.40	$77.26	$77.32	$77.32	4,498,427
2026-10-12	$77.27	$77.36	$77.26	$77.36	$77.36	2,422,300
2026-10-09	$77.29	$77.32	$77.25	$77.30	$77.30	12,035,000
2026-10-08	$77.20	$77.35	$77.17	$77.34	$77.34	2,843,914

Sector	Weight
Energy	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares (VCSH : NASDAQ)

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