iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF vs Vanguard Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF — how do they compare? iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF trades at $81.94, while Vanguard Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF trades at $81.18. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| SHY | VCIT | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Fixed Income | Fixed Income |
52-Week High | $83.18 | $84.82 |
52-Week Low | $81.77 | $81.07 |
Trailing returns across standard periods
SHY provides exposure to U.S. Treasury bonds with remaining maturities between one and three years. It is a low-risk, highly liquid ETF designed for capital preservation and short-term income, featuring 2026 top holdings across various Treasury Notes.
Read more on SHY →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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