What does the VCSH options chain show right now?

As of May 15, 2026, Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) has 417 contracts outstanding and 2 traded today, with ATM IV of 2.7%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.

What expirations are available for VCSH options?

The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.

How tight are VCSH options bid/ask spreads?

Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 13.36%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) Options Chain

The options chain displays all available contracts with real-time quotes, Greeks, volume, and open interest for each strike and expiration. It is the primary tool for options trade selection.

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management - Bonds industry, with a market capitalization near $49.18B, listed on NASDAQ, carrying a beta of 0.42 to the broader market. Seeks to provide current income with modest price fluctuation. public since 2009-11-23.

Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.

Spot Price: $78.80
Total OI: 417
Total Volume: 2
Front Expiration: 34 days
Second Expiration: 63 days
ATM IV: 2.7%
Avg Bid/Ask Spread: 13.36%

As of May 15, 2026, Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) has 417 open contracts and 2 contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. ATM implied volatility is 2.7%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 13.36%: wider spreads, size positions conservatively. The options chain aggregates every listed strike and expiration, letting traders evaluate skew, term structure, and liquidity in a single view.

How VCSH options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection

Strategy selection on Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF options does not derive from any single metric in isolation. The options chain view above sits inside a broader read: ATM IV currently sits at 2.7% and dealer gamma exposure is negative, so dealer hedging amplifies directional moves. Combine the options chain data here with the volatility-skew surface, dealer-gamma exposure, max-pain level, and upcoming-events calendar to build a positioning thesis. Risk-defined structures (credit spreads, debit spreads, iron condors) are usually safer than naked positions while the regime is uncertain; the data on this page anchors the inputs but does not by itself constitute a trade thesis.

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Frequently asked VCSH options chain questions

What does the VCSH options chain show right now?: As of May 15, 2026, Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) has 417 contracts outstanding and 2 traded today, with ATM IV of 2.7%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
What expirations are available for VCSH options?: The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
How tight are VCSH options bid/ask spreads?: Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 13.36%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.