Vanguard Target Maturity 2027 Corporate Bond ETF
Vanguard Target Maturity 2027 Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VBCA) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NASDAQ, trading at $75.45 (about ₹7,237 a unit) as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.08%. Indian residents can buy VBCA through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$75.43
Today's high
$75.76
52 week low
$75.00
52 week high
$75.78
VBCA opened at $75.43, closed previously at $75.41, and has traded between $75.00 and $75.78 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The Vanguard Target Maturity 2027 Corporate Bond ETF (VBCA) is an exchange-traded fund managed by The Vanguard Group, Inc. Its primary investment focus is on the fixed income markets within the United States. The fund predominantly allocates capital to investment-grade corporate bonds, requiring a minimum credit rating of BBB- from S&P. All securities held by the fund are specifically chosen to mature by December 15, 2027. Its goal is to mirror the performance of the ICE 2027 Maturity US Corporate Constrained Index, employing a representative sampling methodology. This fund is domiciled in the United States.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.08%
Assets (AUM)
$55.9M
Holdings
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NAV
$75.36
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
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5-year price change
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Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
These 10 are 6.2% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy VBCA from India
Indian residents can buy VBCA 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 VBCA and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, VBCA, on NASDAQ, 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 VBCA from India
Trading and taxes when buying VBCA 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 VBCA price today?
Vanguard Target Maturity 2027 Corporate Bond ETF (VBCA) last traded at $75.45 on NASDAQ, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹7,237 a unit at the 25 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does VBCA trade, in Indian time?
NASDAQ 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 VBCA, and what does it cost to hold?
Vanguard Target Maturity 2027 Corporate Bond ETF manages about $55.9M. Its expense ratio is 0.08% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2026.
What are VBCA's largest holdings?
The top three are MKTLIQ 12/31/2049 (1.1%), Goldman Sachs Group Inc/The 3.85% 01/26/2027 (0.7%) and T-Mobile USA Inc 3.75% 04/15/2027 (0.6%). VBCA's 10 largest positions make up 6.2% of the fund.
Does VBCA pay dividends?
Yes. VBCA 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 VBCA 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 VBCA?
Yes. You can buy VBCA by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.