Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT)
Which Long-Term Bond ETF Is the Better Buy: Vanguard's VCLT or Schwab's SCHQ?
Both funds charge 0.03% expense ratios, but VCLT offers higher yield while SCHQ experienced steeper losses over five years.
Vanguard VCLT vs. VGLT: Which Long-Term Bond ETF Deserves Your Portfolio?
The Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF is a fine idea for fixed income investors who want extra income. The Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF is an option for those who want to avoid credit risk.
Which Is the Better Long-Term Bond ETF: Vanguard's Corporate VCLT or Treasury VGLT?
Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF and Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF both feature identical and highly efficient expense ratios of 0.03%. Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF provides a higher trailing-12-month dividend yield of 5.60% compared to 4.60% for the Treasury fund.
VCLT: In The Way Of Hormuz
The Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF faces heightened risk from prolonged geopolitical conflict and inflation expectations anchoring above the Fed's comfort zone. VCLT's long duration and average 22-year maturities make it highly sensitive to yield curve shifts, Fed rate trajectory, and credit spread movements. Current BBB credit spreads are historically tight despite looming risks from higher energy prices and potential earnings pressure on corporates.
Farther Finance Advisors LLC Raises Stock Position in Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF $VCLT
Farther Finance Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VCLT) by 1,089.6% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 9,517 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after purchasing an additional
Antonelli Financial Advisors LLC Has $6.98 Million Stock Holdings in Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF $VCLT
Antonelli Financial Advisors LLC increased its position in Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VCLT) by 10.2% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 92,056 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after purchasing an additional 8,519
Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC Increases Holdings in Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF $VCLT
Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC lifted its position in shares of Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VCLT) by 17.0% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 532,106 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after buying
Buy This ETF for 40% Upside Potential and a 5.7% Monthly Yield
Before the Federal Reserve began its aggressive rate-hiking cycle in 2022, Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares (NASDAQ:VCLT) traded above $105 per share.
Gallagher Fiduciary Buys $40 Million of Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF
Gallagher Fiduciary added 525,553 shares of VCLT in the fourth quarter. The fund's quarter-end stake value rose by approximately $39.9 million, reflecting both share increase and price movement.
Citigroup Inc. Has $1.95 Million Stake in Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF $VCLT
Citigroup Inc. reduced its holdings in Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VCLT) by 98.1% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 25,134 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after selling 1,330,980 shares during the quarter. Citigroup Inc.'s
Berkeley Capital Partners LLC Purchases 6,790 Shares of Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF $VCLT
Berkeley Capital Partners LLC boosted its holdings in Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VCLT) by 3.3% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 209,632 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after acquiring an additional 6,790
Atria Investments Inc Grows Stock Holdings in Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF $VCLT
Atria Investments Inc raised its stake in Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VCLT) by 48.3% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 56,072 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after buying an additional 18,267 shares
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Davidson Capital Management increased its VCLT position by 54,315 shares; the estimated trade size was $4.19 million based on quarterly average pricing. Meanwhile, the quarter-end value of the stake rose by $3.46 million, reflecting both trading and price movements.
Asset Manager Sheds 80,000 VCLT Shares Worth $6.2 Million
Sold 80,000 shares; estimated trade size was $6.21 million based on quarterly average pricing Quarter-end position value declined by $6.21 million, reflecting both the share sale and price movement Transaction represented a 2.63% change relative to 13F reportable assets under management Zero shares held after the trade, with no remaining position value The position was previously 1.8% of the fund's AUM as of the prior quarter
Belpointe Asset Management LLC Acquires 39,122 Shares of Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF $VCLT
Belpointe Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VCLT) by 26.8% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 185,127 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after acquiring an additional 39,122
Fiducient Advisors LLC Cuts Holdings in Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF $VCLT
Fiducient Advisors LLC cut its stake in shares of Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VCLT) by 27.0% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 342,458 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after selling 126,490 shares during the
Alesco Advisors LLC Takes $2.38 Million Position in Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF $VCLT
Alesco Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VCLT) during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 30,700 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock, valued at approximately $2,384,000. A number of other large investors
What a $26.6 Million Exit From a Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF Means for Investors
Ocean Park Asset Management sold 342,600 shares of VCLT in the fourth quarter. The shares had previously been worth about $26.60 million.
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How To Do Better Than 5.5% Yielding VCLT
VCLT offers broad exposure to long-term investment-grade corporate bonds with a 0.03% expense ratio and a 5.5% yield to maturity. VCLT's performance closely tracks its benchmark, making outperformance unlikely due to its diversified 2,400-bond portfolio and minimal fees. Selective bond picking, such as GL.PR.D from Globe Life can deliver higher yields - 6.7% YTM for BBB+ credit - than VCLT's average.