VCRB Performance — Vanguard Core Bond ETF
Data updated: 2026-08-28
VCRB returned +0.95% year to date and +4.16% over one year to Jun 2026. Over one year the fund beat its Intermediate Core Bond category average: $100 grew to $104, against $104 for the category. Volatility over the past 12 months was 3.03% a year. In the 12 months to Jun 2026 the fund took in a net $4.2B, and assets reached $7.29B.
VCRB Growth of $100
What $100 invested in Vanguard Core Bond ETF grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the Intermediate Core Bond category average over the same months.
| Period | VCRB | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Jul 2025 – Jun 2026) | $104 | $104 |
| Since data start (Dec 2023 – Jun 2026) | $114 | $115 |
VCRB Trailing Returns
Total returns to Jun 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +0.95% |
| 1 year | +4.16% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +5.38% |
VCRB Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of Vanguard Core Bond ETF, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–Jun) | +0.95% |
| 2025 | +7.76% |
| 2024 | +2.32% |
| 2023 (Dec–Dec) | +2.86% |
VCRB Monthly Returns
Monthly total returns as reported on SEC Form N-PORT.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +0.3% | +1.5% | −1.9% | +0.3% | +0.4% | +0.3% | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | +0.7% | +2.2% | +0.1% | +0.4% | −0.6% | +1.6% | −0.2% | +1.2% | +1.1% | +0.6% | +0.7% | −0.2% |
| 2024 | −0.1% | −1.2% | +1.0% | −2.2% | +1.7% | +0.9% | +2.5% | +1.4% | +1.4% | −2.3% | +1.1% | −1.6% |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | +2.9% |
VCRB Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Jul 2025 – Jun 2026.
- 1-year volatility (annualised): 3.03%
- Best month: +1.53% (Feb 2026)
- Worst month: −1.88% (Mar 2026)
VCRB Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of Vanguard Core Bond ETF, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: $4.2B
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $4.2B
- Sales ÷ redemptions: 545.13×
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | $290.3M | $0 | $290.3M |
| May 2026 | $404.9M | $0 | $404.9M |
| Apr 2026 | $211.6M | $7.8M | $203.9M |
| Mar 2026 | $228.6M | $0 | $228.6M |
| Feb 2026 | $502.3M | $0 | $502.3M |
| Jan 2026 | $723.3M | $0 | $723.3M |
| Dec 2025 | $260.1M | $0 | $260.1M |
| Nov 2025 | $422.4M | $0 | $422.4M |
| Oct 2025 | $264.2M | $0 | $264.2M |
| Sep 2025 | $291.2M | $0 | $291.2M |
| Aug 2025 | $302.9M | $0 | $302.9M |
| Jul 2025 | $324.1M | $0 | $324.1M |
VCRB Assets Under Management
Net assets of Vanguard Core Bond ETF by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | $7.29B |
| 2026-03-31 | $6.40B |
| 2025-12-31 | $5.00B |
| 2025-09-30 | $4.08B |
| 2025-06-30 | $3.13B |
| 2025-03-31 | $2.47B |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.45B |
| 2024-09-30 | $1.16B |
| 2024-06-30 | $350.70M |
| 2024-03-31 | $128.86M |
| 2023-12-31 | $43.51M |
For information only. Not investment advice: figures are as reported in SEC filings and may contain errors or be out of date. Past performance does not guarantee future results.