Simon Property Group Inc vs Vanguard Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF — how do they compare? Simon Property Group Inc trades at $219.28 (market cap $71.03B), while Vanguard Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF trades at $81.18. The key difference: Simon Property Group Inc pays a 4.05% dividend while Vanguard Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF pays none, and Simon Property Group Inc 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.
| SPG | VCIT | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $71.03B | — |
Sector | Real Estate | Fixed Income |
52-Week High | $236.70 | $84.82 |
52-Week Low | $169.22 | $81.07 |
Enterprise Value | $99.48B | — |
Dividend Yield | 4.05% | — |
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Simon Property Group is the second- largest real estate investment trust in the United States. Its portfolio includes an interest in 207 properties: 119 traditional malls, 69 premium outlets, 14 Mills centers (a combination of a traditional mall, outlet center, and big-box retailers), six lifestyle centers, and five other retail properties. Simon's portfolio averaged $693 in sales per square foot over the 12 months prior to the pandemic. The company also owns a 21% interest in Klepierre, a European retail company with investments in shopping centers in 16 countries, and joint venture interests in 33 premium outlets across 11 countries.
Read more on SPG →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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