Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (AMEX: BSV) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $76.37 (about ₹7,336 a unit) as of 29 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.03% and holds 30 securities. Indian residents can buy BSV through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$76.27
Today's high
$76.39
52 week low
$76.27
52 week high
$79.32
BSV opened at $76.32, closed previously at $76.34, and has traded between $76.27 and $79.32 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV) aims to mirror the investment performance of the Bloomberg U.S. 1–5 Year Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index. This particular benchmark is a market-capitalization-weighted fixed-income gauge that features high-quality (investment-grade) debt securities with a dollar-weighted average remaining maturity ranging from one to five years. To achieve its objective, the fund primarily allocates its capital to U.S. government bonds, top-tier corporate debt, and highly-rated international bonds denominated in U.S. dollars. All securities held within the portfolio must possess an investment-grade credit rating. The ETF employs a passive management strategy, utilizing an index sampling methodology to efficiently replicate the benchmark's characteristics.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.03%
Assets (AUM)
$71.1B
Holdings
30
NAV
$76.32
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
-3.19%
5-year price change
-6.80%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
BSV holds 30 securities in total. These 10 are 9.5% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
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How to buy BSV from India
Indian residents can buy BSV units through Paasa in three steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search BSV and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, BSV, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Read the full guide: how to invest in BSV from India
Trading and taxes when buying BSV from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- Taxable in IndiaGains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
What is the BSV price today?
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV) last traded at $76.37 on NYSE Arca, as of 29 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹7,336 a unit at the 29 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does BSV trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is BSV, and what does it cost to hold?
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF manages about $71.1B. Its expense ratio is 0.03% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2007.
What are BSV's largest holdings?
The top three are United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.38% 08/31/2031 (2.0%), United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.50% 01/31/2028 (1.1%) and United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.38% 12/31/2027 (0.9%). BSV's 10 largest positions make up 9.5% of the fund.
Does BSV pay dividends?
Yes. BSV is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate.
How are gains on BSV taxed in India?
Gains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
Can I buy fractional units of BSV?
Yes. You can buy BSV by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has BSV performed?
BSV's price is down 3.2% over the past year and down 6.8% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.