VCRB
+0.42 · +0.53%
$78.22 · NASDAQ

Vanguard Core Bond ETF (VCRB) ETF Analysis | Intermediate Core Bond

Vanguard · USA
AUM:$6.3B
#– of – in Intermediate Core Bond ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 6.7% over the past year, showing positive momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.10% — among the lowest available for this category.

What is VCRB?

The fund invests in fixed income securities of various maturities, yields, and qualities. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in bonds, which include fixed income securities such as corporate bonds; U.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Positive 1-Year Return
VCRB returned 6.7% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Ultra-Low Expense Ratio
Expense ratio of 0.10% — among the lowest available. Low costs compound favourably over long holding periods.
Notable Dividend Yield
Current yield of 4.44% provides a meaningful income component alongside market exposure.
ETF Information
AUM$6.3B
Expense Ratio0.10%
Dividend Yield4.44%
Holdings1
Inception DateDec 2023
Domicile–
Distribution–
Index–
ProviderVanguard
Beta–
CategoryIntermediate Core Bond
CurrencyUSD
Portfolio Impact

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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
Indicators

Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
-3.2%
1Y
+0.7%
3Y
+9.2%
5Y
+9.2%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in VCRB 5 years ago, it would have grown to £10,920 — a gain of £920.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

VCRB delivered positive returns in 3 of the last 4 calendar years.
YearVCRB
2026 YTD-1.3%
2025+7.6%
2024+2.6%
2023+0.7%
CAGR 3yr+3.6%
3/4 positive yearsAvg return: +2.4%Worst year: -1.3% (2026)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: NEGATIVE
Trend Strength
0%
Negative
Volatility
3.7%
Low
Momentum
-0.5%
30-day change
Support Level
75.79
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is currently below all major moving averages, indicating a weaker trend profile.
  • Price is consolidating, with low momentum over the recent period.
  • Low volatility environment with a narrower recent trading range.