Centene Corp vs Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF — how do they compare? Centene Corp trades at $65.13 (market cap $32.05B), while Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF trades at $78.52. The key difference: Centene Corp is trading nearer its 52-week high, Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CNC | VCSH | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $32.05B | — |
Sector | Health | Fixed Income |
52-Week High | $68.72 | $80.20 |
52-Week Low | $26.17 | $78.41 |
Enterprise Value | $21.10B | — |
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Centene is a managed-care organization focused on government-sponsored healthcare plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, and the individual exchanges. Centene served 22 million medical members as of September 2021, mostly in Medicaid (68% of membership), the individual exchanges (10%), Medicare Advantage (6%), and the balance in Tricare (West region), correctional facility, and international plans. The company also serves 4 million users through the Medicare Part D pharmaceutical program.
Read more on CNC →VCSH tracks the Bloomberg U.S. 1-5 Year Corporate Bond Index, focusing on high-quality, investment-grade debt with short maturities. It is designed to offer higher income than Treasury bills with significantly lower interest rate sensitivity than intermediate or long-term bond funds.
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