Simon Property Group Inc vs Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF — how do they compare? Simon Property Group Inc trades at $227 (market cap $74.00B), while Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF trades at $78.58. The key difference: Simon Property Group Inc pays a 3.86% dividend while Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF pays none, and Simon Property Group Inc 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.
| SPG | VCSH | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $74.00B | — |
Sector | Real Estate | Fixed Income |
52-Week High | $228.70 | $80.20 |
52-Week Low | $160.68 | $78.45 |
Enterprise Value | $102.48B | — |
Dividend Yield | 3.86% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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 →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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