# Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF Shares (VTES)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/VTES · data as of 2026-10-23 19:20 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF Shares (VTES), nexqual.com/VTES" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 100.2 (+0.06% today) · US market open, as of October 23, 2026 at 19:20 UTC; quotes may be delayed. Prev close 100.14 · day 100.13–100.22 · 52w 98.02–102.71 · market cap null · PCX

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +1.3% vs S&P 500 +14.5%; 5Y +10.1% vs S&P 500 +77.1%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2023-03-06) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +1.3% | +10.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.5% | +77.1% |
| Per year | +1.3% | +2.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 1.8% | 2.1% |
| Max drawdown | -3.0% (Feb 2026→Sep 2026) | -2.6% (Feb 2026→Sep 2026) |

## Peers
VTEI (Vanguard Tax-Managed Funds Vang) USD 97.72 +0.12% · VTEB (Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF) USD 48.49 +0.15% · VSDM (Vanguard Short Duration Tax-Exe) USD 75.48 +0.09% · VCRM (Vanguard Core Tax-Exempt Bond E) USD 73.34 +0.25% · VUSB (Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF) USD 49.55 -0.04%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/VTES · 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