# Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF (VGHY)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/VGHY · data as of 2026-10-23 19:59 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF (VGHY), nexqual.com/VGHY" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 71.79 (+0.04% on the day) · last close of Oct 23, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 71.76 · day 71.67–71.82 · 52w 71.43–75.92 · market cap null · BTS

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +0.9% vs S&P 500 +14.0%; 5Y +1.3% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2025-09-15) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +0.9% | +1.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.0% | +76.9% |
| Per year | +0.9% | +1.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Max drawdown | -3.2% (Aug 2026→Oct 2026) | -2.8% (Aug 2026→Oct 2026) |

## Peers
VGMS (Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bo) USD 49.62 -0.10% · VCRB (Vanguard Core Bond ETF) USD 74.6 -0.10% · VPLS (Vanguard Core Plus Bond ETF) USD 74.88 -0.13% · VCHY (Vanguard U.S. High-Yield Corpor) USD 72.54 -0.06% · VUSB (Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF) USD 49.56 -0.03%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/VGHY · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt