Vanguard Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF vs Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF — how do they compare? Vanguard Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF trades at $81.54, while Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF trades at $78.58. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| VCIT | VCSH | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Fixed Income | Fixed Income |
52-Week High | $84.82 | $80.20 |
52-Week Low | $81.45 | $78.45 |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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.
Read more on VCIT →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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