Vanguard Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF vs State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF — how do they compare? Vanguard Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF trades at $81.54, while State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF trades at $154.49. The key difference: State Street SPDR S&P Biotech 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.
| VCIT | XBI | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Fixed Income | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $84.82 | $164.28 |
52-Week Low | $81.45 | $85.16 |
Trailing returns across standard periods
Latest headlines on both assets
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 →XBI is an equal-weighted ETF that tracks the U.S. biotechnology segment. It provides diversified exposure to small, mid, and large-cap biotech firms involved in drug discovery and medical research, such as Moderna and Exact Sciences.
Read more on XBI →