iShares 3 7 Year Treasury Bond ETF vs Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF — how do they compare? iShares 3 7 Year Treasury Bond ETF trades at $116.56, while Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF trades at $78.58. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| IEI | VCSH | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Fixed Income | Fixed Income |
52-Week High | $120.72 | $80.20 |
52-Week Low | $116.45 | $78.45 |
Trailing returns across standard periods
IEI tracks the ICE U.S. Treasury 3-7 Year Bond Index, offering exposure to intermediate-term government debt. It serves as a conservative middle ground in the Treasury yield curve, providing higher yields than short-term bills with less volatility than long-term bonds.
Read more on IEI →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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