Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF vs Williams-Sonoma, Inc. — how do they compare? Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF trades at $78.58, while Williams-Sonoma, Inc. trades at $223.2 (market cap $26.30B). The key difference: Williams-Sonoma, Inc. pays a 1.36% dividend while Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF pays none, and Williams-Sonoma, 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.
| VCSH | WSM | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Fixed Income | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $80.20 | $240.06 |
52-Week Low | $78.45 | $168.64 |
Market Cap | — | $26.30B |
Enterprise Value | — | $27.14B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.36% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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.
Read more on VCSH →With a wide retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a leader in the $300 billion domestic home category, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B, marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (175 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (189) provides casual home accessories. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids (52) and PBteen. West Elm (121) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (9) offers lighting and house parts. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.
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