iShares International Treasury Bond ETF vs Vanguard Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF — how do they compare? iShares International Treasury Bond ETF trades at $41.13, while Vanguard Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF trades at $81.18. The key difference: iShares International Treasury Bond ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Vanguard Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| IGOV | VCIT | |
|---|---|---|
52-Week High | $43.09 | $84.82 |
52-Week Low | $40.35 | $81.07 |
Sector | — | Fixed Income |
Trailing returns across standard periods
The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and will invest at least 90% of its assets in fixed income securities included in the underlying index. The underlying index measures the performance of fixed-rate, local currency, investment-grade, sovereign bonds from certain developed markets. The fund is non-diversified.
Read more on IGOV →VCIT tracks the Bloomberg U.S. 5-10 Year Corporate Bond Index, providing exposure to investment-grade debt from industrial, utility, and financial companies. It acts as a middle-ground bond fund, offering higher yields than short-term bonds with less price volatility than long-term corporate debt.
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