Vanguard Target Maturity 2031 Corporate Bond ETF
Vanguard Target Maturity 2031 Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VBCE) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NASDAQ, trading at $72.80 (about ₹6,994 a unit) as of 28 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.08%. Indian residents can buy VBCE through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$72.71
Today's high
$72.90
52 week low
$72.71
52 week high
$76.29
VBCE opened at $72.90, closed previously at $73.14, and has traded between $72.71 and $76.29 over the past 52 weeks.
About
As a component of the Vanguard Target Maturity Corporate Bond series, VBCE distinguishes itself by functioning more like a standalone bond than a conventional bond fund. Rather than offering continuous exposure to a segment of the US corporate investment-grade bond market, this fund provides a specific, "bullet" maturity date of December 15, 2031. As this target date approaches, the fund's remaining maturity, duration, and yield-to-maturity will gradually diminish. On its predetermined expiration date, VBCE will liquidate, distributing all capital back to its investors. This particular design makes it an excellent tool for constructing bond ladders. In essence, VBCE presents an efficient way to gain exposure to a diverse collection of high-quality US corporate bonds, all while replicating the natural progression of an individual bond's existence.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.08%
Assets (AUM)
$52.2M
Holdings
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NAV
$72.77
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 7.6% of the fund.
How to buy VBCE from India
Indian residents can buy VBCE 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 VBCE and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, VBCE, 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 VBCE from India
Trading and taxes when buying VBCE 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 VBCE price today?
Vanguard Target Maturity 2031 Corporate Bond ETF (VBCE) last traded at $72.80 on NASDAQ, as of 28 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹6,994 a unit at the 28 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does VBCE 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 VBCE, and what does it cost to hold?
Vanguard Target Maturity 2031 Corporate Bond ETF manages about $52.2M. Its expense ratio is 0.08% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2026.
What are VBCE's largest holdings?
The top three are Space Exploration Technologies Corp 5.35% 07/15/2031 (1.2%), Amazon.com Inc 4.25% 03/13/2031 (0.9%) and Goldman Sachs Group Inc/The 2.38% 07/21/2032 (0.8%). VBCE's 10 largest positions make up 7.6% of the fund.
Does VBCE pay dividends?
Yes. VBCE 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 VBCE 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 VBCE?
Yes. You can buy VBCE by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.