VanEck Semiconductor ETF vs Vanguard Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF — how do they compare? VanEck Semiconductor ETF trades at $588.56, while Vanguard Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF trades at $81.18. The key difference: VanEck Semiconductor 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.
| SMH | VCIT | |
|---|---|---|
52-Week High | $668.91 | $84.82 |
52-Week Low | $286.43 | $81.07 |
Sector | — | Fixed Income |
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The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the target index. The index includes common stocks and depositary receipts of US exchange-listed companies in the semiconductor industry. Such companies may include medium-capitalization companies and foreign companies that are listed on a US exchange. The fund is non-diversified.
Read more on SMH →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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