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VGCA ETF · Vanguard USD Corporate 1-3 Year Bond UCITS ETF
The VGCA Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Vanguard. It is built to track an index: Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate - United States Dollar Index 1-3Y Index. The VGCA ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 2,022 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Share class
Dist
GBP
Hedged
Last update Yesterday at 7:00 AM UTC
LIVE
CLOSED
This fund is part ofUSD Corp IG Bonds1M perf.+0.48%
Last price
£50.69
1M perf.
+0.32%
1M flows
+€1.7M
AuM
€53M
TER
0.12%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
VGCA
£50.69
Performance & flows
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February 5, 2026 → May 5, 2026
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VGCA
£50.58
+0.13%
USD Corp IG Bonds
-0.25%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.32%  | +0.13%  | +4.39%  | N/A | N/A | 0.00% | +0.38% | +0.67% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
5/5/2026
£50.60
1D NAV change
+0.06%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
2022
Inception date
4/4/2024
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Netherlands
Portugal
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
GBP
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Share class info
GBP distributing hedged
Total AuM of fund
€2.61B
Decimalisation of shares
No
Investment strategy
The Fund seeks to track the performance of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Corporate – United States Dollar Index 1-3 Year (a widely recognised benchmark designed to reflect the total universe of USD-denominated corporate debt securities with maturities of between 1 and 3 years).
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +0.13% | +4.39% | N/A | N/A |
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| Perf./Volatility | ||||
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
PRIIPS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Exposure
Countries
USA
74.95%
United Kingdom
4.79%
Canada
2.34%
Japan
2.27%
France
2.01%
Germany
1.59%
Australia
1.28%
Ireland
1.05%
Unavailable
1.91%
Other
7.80%
Sectors
Banks
23.96%
Power
5.22%
Insurance and reinsurance
4.66%
Financial markets
3.17%
Real estate investment and services
3.09%
Pharmaceutical preparation and biotechnology
2.88%
Food and beverage production
2.72%
Leasing and rental
2.55%
Unavailable
19.64%
Other
32.12%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 2022
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
US91282CQH78
US91282CQE48
Bank of America Corporation, 3.419% 20dec2028, USD
RTX, 4.125% 16nov2028, USD
CVS Health, 4.3% 25mar2028, USD
Wells Fargo, 5.574% 25jul2029, USD (W)
Truist Financial, 7.161% 30oct2029, USD (G)
Pfizer, 4.45% 19may2028, USD
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Citigroup, 4.45% 29sep2027, USD (G)
T-Mobile USA, 3.75% 15apr2027, USD
JP Morgan, 5.581% 22apr2030, USD
Amgen, 5.15% 2mar2028, USD
Goldman Sachs, 4.223% 1may2029, USD
Anheuser-Busch InBev, 4.75% 23jan2029, USD
Aercap Holdings, 3% 29oct2028, USD
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of February 27, 2026
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about VGCA ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus®
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
VGCA’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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58.81% of holdings have positive scoring
42.95% of holdings have negative scoring
32.41%
22.71%
8.98%
25.74%
8.24%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication
Trackinsight replication rating:
Not rated
1-year trailing difference
As of April 30, 2026
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VGCA
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of April 30, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Replication information
Index
Index ticker
Index dividend policy
Replication method
Replication model
Issuer
Vanguard
Vanguard ID Card
Number of funds
297
Total AuM
€4.04T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.48%
Average expense ratio
0.1343%
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Frequently asked questions about VGCA
What does Vanguard USD Corporate 1-3 Year Bond UCITS ETF, VGCA, invest in?
VGCA is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Global Investment Grade Corporate Bonds.
Which benchmark or index does VGCA replicate?
VGCA tracks the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate - United States Dollar Index 1-3Y Index - GBP Hedged, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of VGCA?
VGCA carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.12%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was VGCA launched?
VGCA was introduced to the market on April 4, 2024. It trades on Netherlands, among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of VGCA?
Vanguard USD Corporate 1-3 Year Bond UCITS ETF, VGCA, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.
Does VGCA have multiple share classes?
Yes, VGCA is available in multiple share classes, which may differ by distribution policy (e.g., accumulating vs. distributing), currency or hedging. Explore the different share classes .
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of VGCA?
VGCA oversees €53M in assets as of May 5, 2026.
How has VGCA performed lately?
Based on data from May 5, 2026, VGCA returned 0.32% over the past month, 0.13% over the last three months and 0.67% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VGCA?
As of May 5, 2026, VGCA recorded net flows of +€1.6M over the last month and +€35M year-to-date.
Does VGCA distribute dividends?
VGCA follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of May 5, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 4.59%.
What are the main country or region exposures of VGCA?
As of March 31, 2026, VGCA has significant geographic allocations in USA, United Kingdom and Canada.
In which sector or theme does VGCA invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, VGCA focuses largely on Banks, Power and Insurance and reinsurance.
How many securities does VGCA hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, VGCA holds 2022 positions in its portfolio, with 4.18% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VGCA?
As of March 31, 2026, VGCA top three holdings include US91282CQH78, US91282CQE48 and Bank of America Corporation, 3.419% 20dec2028, USD.
What is the base currency of VGCA?
The base currency of VGCA is GBP.
Is VGCA currency-hedged?
VGCA is hedged, meaning it seeks to minimize the impact of currency fluctuations between its base currency and the currency of the underlying assets.
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