# Vanguard Global Short-Term Core Bond Fund

**Source:** https://fundology.uk/fund/IE000GYEQN85 · ISIN IE000GYEQN85 · Data: TradingView (LSE closes and returns, delayed), issuer documents and holdings (Vanguard), ONS CPIH, FCA FIRDS

## At a glance

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As of 30/09/2026, Vanguard Global Short-Term Core Bond Fund (ISIN IE000GYEQN85) was priced at £98.84, as published by Vanguard. Its ongoing charge is 0.25% a year (about £25 on £10,000).

## Summary

Vanguard Global Short-Term Core Bond Fund is an open-ended fund (OEIC) from Vanguard. It is bought and sold once a day at its net asset value, through a platform or directly from the manager. Its ongoing charge is 0.25% a year — about £25 a year on every £10,000 invested, taken from the fund's value rather than billed to you.

Latest close: **£98.84** (30/09/2026).

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| ISIN | IE000GYEQN85 |
| Category | Corporate & other bonds |
| Type | OEIC |
| Provider | Vanguard |
| Ongoing charge | 0.25% a year (£25 per £10,000) |
| Domicile | Ireland |

## Charges compared with similar funds

Ongoing charge of Vanguard Global Short-Term Core Bond Fund 0.25% a year, as of 01/10/2026: 168 of the 383 other corporate and other bond funds charge more, 33 the same and 182 less (share classes counted once).

## Charges & eligibility

- Ongoing charges figure (OCF): **0.25%** per year
- ISA eligible: yes
- SIPP eligible: yes

## What it holds

As of 31/08/2026, Vanguard Global Short-Term Core Bond Fund holds 406 positions, according to the holdings Vanguard publishes. The largest is United States Treasury Note/Bond at 13.12% of the fund; the ten largest make up 34.2%.

### Top holdings

Largest positions (as of 31/08/2026), as a percentage of the whole fund:

| # | Holding | Ticker | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Treasury Note/Bond | — | 13.12% |
| 2 | Republic of Poland Government Bond | — | 2.94% |
| 3 | International Bank for Reconstruction & Development | — | 2.90% |
| 4 | French Republic Government Bond OAT | — | 2.81% |
| 5 | Banque Ouest Africaine de Developpement | — | 2.23% |
| 6 | ING-DiBa | — | 2.07% |
| 7 | United Overseas Bank | [U11](https://fundology.uk/stock/U11) | 2.05% |
| 8 | Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro | — | 2.04% |
| 9 | Korea Development Bank/The | — | 2.04% |
| 10 | Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M | [LUMI](https://fundology.uk/stock/LUMI) | 1.99% |

Source: Vanguard, holdings as published, as of 31/08/2026.

## Where it invests

Shares of the whole fund. Bonds, cash and positions the source does not classify are shown as they come, not guessed.

### By country

Added up from the holdings Vanguard publishes, as of 31/08/2026.

| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| United States | 32.9% |
| France | 7.7% |
| Canada | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | 7.1% |
| SNAT | 6.0% |
| Spain | 4.8% |
| Italy | 4.3% |
| Germany | 4.1% |
| Other countries | 35.2% |
| Not classified | 1.9% |

### By type of asset

Added up from the holdings Vanguard publishes, as of 31/08/2026.

| Type of asset | Weight |
|---|---|
| Bonds | 109.6% |
| Cash and money market | 1.9% |

The 140 holdings on record (of 406 Vanguard reports): https://fundology.uk/fund/IE000GYEQN85/holdings

## Questions people ask

**What is the ongoing charge of Vanguard Global Short-Term Core Bond Fund?**

The ongoing charge of Vanguard Global Short-Term Core Bond Fund is 0.25% a year — about £25 a year on every £10,000 invested, taken from the fund’s value rather than billed to you. Platform and dealing fees are charged separately. Ongoing charge of Vanguard Global Short-Term Core Bond Fund 0.25% a year, as of 01/10/2026: 168 of the 383 other corporate and other bond funds charge more, 33 the same and 182 less (share classes counted once).

**What is the ISIN of Vanguard Global Short-Term Core Bond Fund?**

The ISIN of Vanguard Global Short-Term Core Bond Fund is IE000GYEQN85. An ISIN identifies one exact share class of a fund.

**What does Vanguard Global Short-Term Core Bond Fund hold?**

As of 31/08/2026, Vanguard Global Short-Term Core Bond Fund holds 406 positions, according to the holdings Vanguard publishes. The largest is United States Treasury Note/Bond at 13.12% of the fund; the ten largest make up 34.2%. Its ten largest holdings are United States Treasury Note/Bond (13.12%), Republic of Poland Government Bond (2.94%), International Bank for Reconstruction & Development (2.90%), French Republic Government Bond OAT (2.81%), Banque Ouest Africaine de Developpement (2.23%), ING-DiBa (2.07%), United Overseas Bank (2.05%), Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro (2.04%), Korea Development Bank/The (2.04%) and Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M (1.99%).

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