Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF Shares Price & Performance (VTES)

The Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VTEB) closed at $49.78 on March 21, reflecting a 0.16% decrease from the prior day. Trading volume surged to 4 million shares, signaling potential increased risk. Analysts suggest the ETF remains within a horizontal trend, with possible short-term buying opportunities near support levels.12

The Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VTES) maintained a steady performance, closing at $100.55 on March 24. Over the past three months, the ETF achieved a modest 0.31% return, outperforming broader market indices. With low volatility and a 0.07% expense ratio, it remains a choice for risk-averse investors.34

Vanguard plans to launch the Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF in June, focusing on a diverse mix of bonds across quality levels. The actively managed ETF aims for total return and moderate income, with an expense ratio of 0.3%. This move highlights Vanguard's ongoing expansion into active fixed-income strategies.56