Vanguard Announces Plans to Launch Ultra-Short Bond ETF
Vanguard has filed an initial registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF.
The actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) will offer a low-cost, diversified option for investors seeking income and limited price volatility. Vanguard Fixed Income Group will serve as investment adviser to the new ETF, which is expected to launch in the second quarter of 2021.
“We are excited to present investors with a new solution for managing short-term cash needs and to offer our world-class active fixed income expertise through an ETF,” says Kaitlyn Caughlin, head of Vanguard Portfolio Review Department. “Vanguard’s history of competitive active performance is enabled by rigorous fund oversight, access to a diverse roster of active management talent and our ability to keep costs low.”