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VTES ETF · Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.47%  | -0.33% | +3.99% | +9.10%  | N/A | +0.36% | +0.36% | +0.42% | |
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Key fund info
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -0.33% | +3.99% | +9.10% | N/A |
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Exposure
Sustainability
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about VTES ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
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.
VTES’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either A+, A, or A-.
Replication
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | €789.83B |
VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | €531.76B |
VEA | Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | €188.48B |
VUG | Vanguard Growth ETF | €182.47B |
VTV | Vanguard Value ETF | €147.6B |
Frequently asked questions about VTES
What does Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF, VTES, invest in?
VTES is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Municipal Bonds.
Which benchmark or index does VTES replicate?
VTES tracks the S&P 0-7 Year National AMT-Free Municipal Bond Index - USD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of VTES?
VTES carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.05%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was VTES launched?
VTES was introduced to the market on March 9, 2023. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of VTES?
Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF, VTES, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of VTES?
VTES oversees €1.61B in assets as of April 30, 2026.
How has VTES performed lately?
Based on data from April 30, 2026, VTES returned 0.47% over the past month, -0.33% over the last three months and 0.42% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VTES?
As of April 30, 2026, VTES recorded net flows of +€48M over the last month and +€250M year-to-date.
Does VTES distribute dividends?
VTES follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 30, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.76%.
What are the main country or region exposures of VTES?
As of March 31, 2026, VTES has significant geographic allocations in USA.
In which sector or theme does VTES invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, VTES focuses largely on Municipal.
How many securities does VTES hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, VTES holds 3199 positions in its portfolio, with 3.39% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VTES?
As of March 31, 2026, VTES top three holdings include US64972JQM35, US13063ENN21 and New Jersey Economic Development Authority, 5% 15jun2042, USD.
What is the base currency of VTES?
The base currency of VTES is USD.
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