Which Is the Better Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF, BSV or VGSH?
2026-04-19 09:56:01 ET
The Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF (NASDAQ:VGSH) and Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (NYSEMKT:BSV) both keep costs and yields low, but BSV’s broader bond mix and higher recent returns come with somewhat higher risk and volatility.
Both VGSH and BSV target short-term, high-quality bonds, but their approaches differ. VGSH invests primarily in U.S. Treasuries, while BSV includes government, investment-grade corporate, and some international dollar-denominated bonds. This comparison explores how those choices affect cost, returns, risk, and portfolio makeup.
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