Which Is the Better Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF, BSV or VGSH?
The Motley Fool·2026-04-19 21:36
The Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF (VGSH +0.16%) and Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV +0.24%) 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 affe ...