About Vanguard Bond Index Funds - Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF (VUSB)

Vanguard Bond Index Funds - Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF (VUSB) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the performance of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. 1-5 Year Corporate Bond Index. The fund is designed to provide investors with a low-cost way to gain exposure to a diversified portfolio of short-term, investment-grade corporate bonds. With a focus on bonds with maturities between 1 and 5 years, this ETF offers investors the potential for higher yields compared to traditional money market funds, while still maintaining a relatively low level of interest rate risk.

One of the key advantages of the Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF is its low expense ratio. With an expense ratio of just 0.10%, this fund is significantly cheaper than many other bond ETFs on the market. This low cost makes it an attractive option for investors looking to minimize expenses and maximize returns. Additionally, as an ETF, the Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF offers the flexibility of intraday trading, allowing investors to buy and sell shares throughout the trading day at market prices.