# Vanguard Core Bond ETF (VCRB): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vcrb for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Vanguard · Asset class: Core Investment Grade Bond - Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 2023-12-12 The Vanguard Core Bond ETF is an actively managed fund meticulously crafted to deliver broad exposure, primarily within the U.S. investment-grade fixed income landscape. This cost-efficient offering strategically invests in a diverse array of U.S. Treasury, mortgage-backed, and corporate debt instruments, spanning a full spectrum of yields and maturities, from short-term to long-term issues. Utilizing a disciplined and risk-aware approach, the fund aims to outperform the broader investment-grade market through astute security selection, informed sector allocation, and, to a lesser extent, d... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $74.68 | | Expense Ratio | 0.10% | | Assets Under Management | $7.60B | | NAV | $74.49 | | Holdings Count | 1603 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 4.79% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $3.58 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Monthly | | 52-Week Range | $73.09 – $79.17 | | Beta | 0.14 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.2923 /share - Ex-date: 2026-10-01 - Pay date: 2026-10-05 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does VCRB invest in? The Vanguard Core Bond ETF is an actively managed fund meticulously crafted to deliver broad exposure, primarily within the U.S. investment-grade fixed income landscape. This cost-efficient offering strategically invests in a diverse array of U.S. Treasury, mortgage-backed, and corporate debt instruments, spanning a full spectrum of yields and maturities, from short-term to long-term issues. Utilizing a disciplined and risk-aware approach, the fund aims to outperform the broader investment-grade market through astute security selection, informed sector allocation, and, to a lesser extent, duration management. Consistent with other fixed-income investments, it is susceptible to interest rate risk; an increase in rates could diminish the value of the portfolio's bonds, thereby reducing the fund's Net Asset Value (NAV). Due to its comprehensive coverage of all major segments and maturities within the investment-grade market, investors may consider it a central component of their bond holdings. It's crucial to understand that this Core Bond ETF is a standalone product, distinct from the Vanguard Core Bond Fund (VCOBX and VCORX). Differences in their operational scope, specific investment methodologies, and underlying assets are anticipated to result in varying investment returns between the two funds. ### What is the expense ratio of VCRB? Vanguard Core Bond ETF (VCRB) charges an expense ratio of 0.10%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### What is VCRB's dividend yield? VCRB's trailing-twelve-month yield is 4.79%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### What is the duration of VCRB? Effective duration measures VCRB's sensitivity to interest-rate changes: a duration of 6 means a 1% rate move shifts NAV by roughly 6% in the opposite direction. VCRB's current duration is published on the fund's factsheet on the issuer's website. ### What is the credit quality of VCRB? VCRB's credit quality breakdown (the share of holdings rated AAA through CCC and below) is published on the fund's factsheet. Higher-quality (investment-grade) funds yield less but carry less default risk than high-yield / junk bond funds. ### What is the yield to maturity of VCRB? Yield to maturity (YTM) is the total return you'd earn from VCRB if every bond in the portfolio is held to maturity at the current price. VCRB's YTM is published on the fund's factsheet on the issuer's website. It differs from the trailing-12-month yield because YTM reflects current bond prices rather than historical income paid. ### Does VCRB pay a dividend? Yes, Vanguard Core Bond ETF (VCRB) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 4.79%. Full dividend history is on this page. ### How often does VCRB pay dividends? Vanguard Core Bond ETF pays dividends Monthly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### When is VCRB's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for VCRB was 2026-10-01. The next ex-date typically follows Monthly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will VCRB's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.10% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does VCRB charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from VCRB's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does VCRB cost more than a fund like VOO? VCRB is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.10%). Active funds charge more than passive index trackers in exchange for the manager's discretion to over- or under-weight positions. The Cost Verdict card above tells you whether VCRB's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to VCRB? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as VCRB (0.10%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vcrb - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vcrb/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vcrb/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vcrb/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vcrb/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.