Vanguard Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF vs Xcel Energy Inc — how do they compare? Vanguard Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF trades at $81.18, while Xcel Energy Inc trades at $77.66 (market cap $48.51B). The key difference: Xcel Energy Inc pays a 3.05% dividend while Vanguard Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF pays none, and Xcel Energy 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.
| VCIT | XEL | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Fixed Income | Utilities |
52-Week High | $84.82 | $83.91 |
52-Week Low | $81.07 | $71.75 |
Market Cap | — | $48.51B |
Enterprise Value | — | $86.82B |
Dividend Yield | — | 3.05% |
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 →Xcel Energy manages utilities serving 3.7 million electric customers and 2.1 million natural gas customers in eight states. Its utilities are Northern States Power, which serves customers in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan
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