Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF (VCEB)
Corporations Are Playing a Bigger Role in ESG Bonds
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) hasn't lost traction after exploding in popularity after the 2020 pandemic. Corporations are playing a bigger role in the issuance of ESG or “green” bonds, paving the way for opportunities in funds like the Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF (VCEB).
A Discerning Fund Amid Growing ESG Bond Market
Environmental, social, and governmental (ESG) investing is proving to be a prevailing trend. Amid a growing bond market, consider a specific ETF from Vanguard.
Study Shows Green Bond Issuers Better at Reducing Emissions
Climate-conscious investors may want to consider more exposure to green bonds. According to a Reuters report, green bond issuers tend to excel at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, per a Bank for International Settlements study.
Green Bond Issuance May Reach Over $1 Trillion in 2024
The theme of environmental, social and governance (ESG) continues to be an investment segment that is generating interest among investors. That's especially the case in the debt market as S&P Global is forecasting that issuance in green bonds could hit over $1 trillion by the end of this year.
Green Energy Transition Opens ESG Opportunities in Bonds
The global transition to clean energy technologies should open opportunities for fixed income investors in bond funds that focus on the ESG theme. The ESG theme hit a zenith in the past few years.
As U.S. Mulls ESG Bond Offering, Consider This Option
The United States is mulling over a green bond option to capitalize on the ubiquitous ESG theme. It brings to mind options like the Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF (VCEB) if fixed income investors want to marry ESG and yield.
Sustainable Bond Issuance Could Reach $1 Trillion, Says S&P
It's been quite the start to 2024 when it comes to bond issuance in the public and private sectors. Record issuance is also hitting the sustainable bond market.
Record Issuance Also Hitting the Green Bonds Market
The start of 2024 has been marked by record issuance both in the public and private business sectors. In terms of the latter, green bonds are also hitting the market, as in the case of plastics maker Dow Inc.
Corporate Bond ETFs — Time to Be Picky
With interest rates at their highest levels in two decades and inflation still high enough that the possibility of further rate hikes isn't off the table, advisors and investors should be judicious when examining fixed income exchange traded funds. That's particularly true when it comes to corporate bond ETFs.
Corporate Bonds Could Be in a Precarious Position
Unless corporations are able to pull off the ultimate escape artist trick, they won't be able to get away from higher interest rates, which could put corporate bonds in a precarious position. A MarketWatch report noted a particular Goldman Sachs analysis that addressed the $1.
More Investors Turn to ESG Bond Funds
Investors are increasingly interested in sustainable and impact investment products and investing with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations in mind.
Gain High Yield From Investment-Grade Corporate Debt With VCEB
While riskier than U.S. government debt, investors are still eyeing corporate debt. Considering that yields for investment-grade corporate bonds are at 5.7%, the highest in more than a decade, that's not surprising.
Target Corporate Bonds Screened for ESG Criteria With VCEB
Efforts to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into corporate policies and investment decisions faced increasing pressure in 2022, with many investors demanding that companies deliver on their promises. The number of climate-related lawsuits against companies for a lack of or inadequate action has been going up.
Most Fixed Income Investors Want More ESG Data
Most bond investors believe that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are important when making investment decisions but need more data than what's out there.
Target Carbon Reduction Efforts Through VCEB
Companies are setting carbon reduction goals at a pace not seen before. The number of firms that have set net zero pledges doubled in 2020, while 128 signatories of the Net-Zero Asset Managers initiative, representing $43 trillion in assets, have committed to supporting companies' net-zero ambitions.
Capital Keeps Flowing Into Green Bonds Despite Inflation Challenges
The rising tide of inflation and interest rates has obviously put a damper on the demand for bonds, but one particular debt offering has been steady despite the current market environment: green bonds. As the global move towards alternative energy sources continues, more green projects will be undertaken.
Demand for Sustainable Bonds Higher Despite Inflation Fears
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) popularity has fully instilled itself in the bond market. Even with inflation fears bringing the general bond market down for much of 2022, save for a short summertime rally, ESG bonds have maintained their strong demand.
2 Bond ETF Options as ESG Growth Proliferates in Munis
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) continues to grow, and this year, the space is seeing expansion into municipal bonds. Real estate prices have climbed in the last few years, creating the need for affordable housing, which is feeding into ESG and muni growth.
No High Premium for ESG Bond Exposure With This ETF
The growth of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing made its way into the bond markets, increasing the amount of issuance of green bonds over the last few years. As demand rose, so did prices, pricing some investors out of ESG bonds.
VCEB Vs. VCIT: Going ESG In Corporates Is Not Working
The Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF follows the Bloomberg MSCI US Corporate SRI Select Index, which applies ESG factors to restrict its universe. The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond Index ETF invests without ESG rules applied. Both ETFs show a duration of around 7 years.