VSDM Performance — Vanguard Short Duration Tax-Exempt Bond ETF
Data updated: 2026-09-28
VSDM returned +0.99% year to date and +3.25% over one year to Jul 2026. Over one year the fund trailed its Intermediate Municipal Bond category average: $100 grew to $103, against $105 for the category. Volatility over the past 12 months was 2.06% a year. In the 12 months to Jul 2026 the fund took in a net $661.2M, and assets reached $831.47M.
VSDM Growth of $100
What $100 invested in Vanguard Short Duration Tax-Exempt Bond ETF grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the Intermediate Municipal Bond category average over the same months.
| Period | VSDM | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Aug 2025 – Jul 2026) | $103 | $105 |
| Since data start (Nov 2024 – Jul 2026) | $106 | $105 |
VSDM Trailing Returns
Total returns to Jul 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +0.99% |
| 1 year | +3.25% |
VSDM Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of Vanguard Short Duration Tax-Exempt Bond ETF, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–Jul) | +0.99% |
| 2025 | +5.39% |
| 2024 (Nov–Dec) | +0.06% |
VSDM 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 | +0.8% | +0.8% | −1.2% | +0.5% | +0.3% | +0.4% | −0.5% | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | +0.6% | +0.7% | −0.2% | −0.2% | +0.6% | +0.9% | +0.6% | +0.7% | +0.7% | +0.2% | +0.2% | +0.4% |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | +0.4% | −0.3% |
VSDM Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Aug 2025 – Jul 2026.
- 1-year volatility (annualised): 2.06%
- Best month: +0.80% (Feb 2026)
- Worst month: −1.22% (Mar 2026)
VSDM Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of Vanguard Short Duration Tax-Exempt Bond ETF, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: $661.2M
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $661.2M
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | $77.8M | $0 | $77.8M |
| Jun 2026 | $91.7M | $0 | $91.7M |
| May 2026 | $64.1M | $0 | $64.1M |
| Apr 2026 | $67.3M | $0 | $67.3M |
| Mar 2026 | $46.0M | $0 | $46.0M |
| Feb 2026 | $66.4M | $0 | $66.4M |
| Jan 2026 | $75.3M | $0 | $75.3M |
| Dec 2025 | $53.4M | $0 | $53.4M |
| Nov 2025 | $22.9M | $0 | $22.9M |
| Oct 2025 | $39.8M | $0 | $39.8M |
| Sep 2025 | $30.6M | $0 | $30.6M |
| Aug 2025 | $25.9M | $0 | $25.9M |
VSDM Assets Under Management
Net assets of Vanguard Short Duration Tax-Exempt Bond ETF by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | $831.47M |
| 2026-04-30 | $602.57M |
| 2026-01-31 | $426.60M |
| 2025-10-31 | $272.63M |
| 2025-07-31 | $174.64M |
| 2025-04-30 | $88.42M |
| 2025-01-31 | $48.16M |
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.