MPLX LP vs Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF — how do they compare? MPLX LP trades at $56.75 (market cap $57.97B), while Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF trades at $78.58. The key difference: MPLX LP pays a 7.54% dividend while Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF pays none, and MPLX LP 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.
| MPLX | VCSH | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $57.97B | — |
Sector | Technology | Fixed Income |
52-Week High | $59.17 | $80.20 |
52-Week Low | $47.80 | $78.45 |
Enterprise Value | $82.60B | — |
Dividend Yield | 7.54% | — |
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MPLX LP is a Master Limited Partnership (MLP) formed by Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC). It is a diversified, growth-oriented company primarily engaged in the gathering, processing, and transportation of natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs), as well as the transportation, storage, and distribution of crude oil and refined petroleum products. MPLX owns and operates a network of midstream energy infrastructure assets, providing essential services to the energy industry across the United States.
Read more on MPLX →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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