What does Vanguard Core Bond Fund Admiral Shares do?

Vanguard Core Bond Fund Admiral Shares (VCOBX) operates in the Asset Management - Bonds industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

What is VCOBX's market cap?

Vanguard Core Bond Fund Admiral Shares (VCOBX) has a market capitalization of approximately $22.69 billion, as of July 24, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

Does VCOBX pay a dividend?

Yes — Vanguard Core Bond Fund Admiral Shares (VCOBX) pays a dividend monthly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 5.19%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

VCOBX

Vanguard Core Bond Fund Admiral Shares

NASDAQ·Asset Management, Bonds · Financial Services

$17.71$0.01+0.06%

Market cap$22.69B·Market closed·Jul 24 8:00 PM UTC

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$17.71+$0.01 (+0.06%)today

−17.78%CAGR −3.84%

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Mar 30, 2016Jul 25, 2021 → Jul 24, 2026· 5.0 yrsJul 24, 2026

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Dividend Yield (FWD)4.70%

Annual Dividend (FWD)$0.83

Dividend Growth (5Y)+27.1%

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Payout Ratio80.2%

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Most Recent Dividend$0.069

Ex-Dividend DateJul 1

Payment DateJul 2

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About Vanguard Core Bond Fund Admiral Shares

This actively managed fund aims to provide extensive exposure, primarily within the U.S. investment-grade fixed income market. It stands out for its low expense ratio and allocates capital to various U.S. Treasury, mortgage-backed, and corporate securities. These holdings span a range of yields and maturities, encompassing short-term, intermediate-term, and long-term issues. Employing a disciplined, risk-conscious approach, the fund endeavors to surpass the performance of the broader investment-grade market. This is achieved through careful security selection, strategic sector allocation…

Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Asset Management - Bonds
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: investor.vanguard.com/investment-products/mutual-funds/profile/vcobx

Peers

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VCORX

Vanguard Core Bond Fund Investor Shares

Cap

$22.7B

VCADX

Vanguard California Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares

Cap

$19.2B

VCAIX

Vanguard California Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Investor Shares

Cap

$19.2B

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Frequently Asked Questions About VCOBX

What does Vanguard Core Bond Fund Admiral Shares do?: Vanguard Core Bond Fund Admiral Shares (VCOBX) operates in the Asset Management - Bonds industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.
What is VCOBX's market cap?: Vanguard Core Bond Fund Admiral Shares (VCOBX) has a market capitalization of approximately $22.69 billion, as of July 24, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.
Does VCOBX pay a dividend?: Yes — Vanguard Core Bond Fund Admiral Shares (VCOBX) pays a dividend monthly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 5.19%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.