What does Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Shares do?

Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Shares (VUBFX) 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 VUBFX's market cap?

Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Shares (VUBFX) has a market capitalization of approximately $15.71 billion, as of July 24, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

Does VUBFX pay a dividend?

Yes — Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Shares (VUBFX) pays a dividend monthly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 4.78%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

VUBFX

Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Shares

NASDAQ·Asset Management, Bonds · Financial Services

$10.00$0.00+0.00%

Market cap$15.71B·Market closed·Jul 24 12:07 PM UTC

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Feb 10, 2015Jul 24, 2021 → Jul 24, 2026· 5.0 yrsJul 24, 2026

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Dividend Yield (FWD)4.22%

Annual Dividend (FWD)$0.42

Dividend Growth (5Y)+54.5%

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Most Recent Dividend$0.035

Ex-Dividend DateJul 1

Payment DateJul 2

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About Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Shares

This fund's primary objective is to generate ongoing income while striving to maintain relatively stable share prices. It accomplishes this by investing in a broad array of fixed income instruments, mainly those rated as high-quality, with a smaller allocation to medium-quality debt. The fund's investments are managed to keep a very short dollar-weighted average maturity, typically between zero and two years. Under standard market conditions, at least 80% of its total assets will be dedicated to fixed income securities. It offers investors an affordable gateway to money market-like…

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

Peers

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USIG

iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

Cap

$17.5B

EMB

iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF

Cap

$14.5B

VLGSX

Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Shares

Cap

$15.0B

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Frequently Asked Questions About VUBFX

What does Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Shares do?: Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Shares (VUBFX) 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 VUBFX's market cap?: Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Shares (VUBFX) has a market capitalization of approximately $15.71 billion, as of July 24, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.
Does VUBFX pay a dividend?: Yes — Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Shares (VUBFX) pays a dividend monthly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 4.78%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.