Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF vs Western Union Co — how do they compare? Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF trades at $78.52, while Western Union Co trades at $7.05 (market cap $2.20B). The key difference: Western Union Co pays a 13.33% dividend while Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF pays none, and Western Union Co 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 | WU | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Fixed Income | Technology |
52-Week High | $80.20 | $10.28 |
52-Week Low | $78.41 | $6.36 |
Market Cap | — | $2.20B |
Enterprise Value | — | $2.10B |
Dividend Yield | — | 13.33% |
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Western Union (WU) trades at $7.03, down 0.71% on the day, with a bearish technical outlook and recent earnings misses. The stock shows low valuation multiples (P/E 5.69, P/S 0.56) and strong profitability metrics (ROE 43.97%), but revenue has declined from $4.5B in 2022 to $4.05B in 2025. Recent news highlights challenges in retail money transfers and a new digital initiative with Rain.
The investment outlook is cautious due to declining revenue, earnings volatility, and bearish analyst sentiment. Opportunities exist from deep value metrics and dividend yield, but risks include competitive pressures and execution challenges in digital transformation. The consensus price target is $7.14, suggesting limited upside from current levels.
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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 →Western Union provides domestic and international money transfers through its global network of about 500,000 outside agents. It is the largest money transfer company in the world and one of only a few companies with a truly global agent network.
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