Vanguard Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF vs State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF — how do they compare? Vanguard Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF trades at $81.54, while State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF trades at $45.21. The key difference: State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR 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 | XLRE | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Fixed Income | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $84.82 | $45.46 |
52-Week Low | $81.45 | $40.01 |
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 →XLRE tracks the Real Estate Select Sector Index, providing exposure to S&P 500 real estate companies. It focuses on equity REITs across residential, industrial, and healthcare sub-sectors, with top holdings like Welltower, Prologis, and American Tower.
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