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Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corp Bond ETF faces risks from rising rates and geopolitical tensions.

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23 Mar 2026
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The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT) is currently at risk due to its 6-year duration, which makes it sensitive to Federal Reserve policy changes and structural interest rate shifts. Rising rates and geopolitical uncertainty, similar to conditions after the Ukraine war outbreak, limit corporate pricing power and raise concerns about credit quality, leading to wider spreads. Given these factors, the investment group Valkyrie Trading Society advises avoiding VCIT and duration exposure altogether in the current market environment.

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