Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH)
VCSH vs ISTB: Which Short-Term Bond ETF Wins?
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) features a lower expense ratio and higher trailing yield than iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF (ISTB). ISTB provides broader fixed income diversification by including treasury and government-related debt alongside corporate issues.
Apella Capital LLC Cuts Stock Holdings in Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF $VCSH
Apella Capital LLC reduced its stake in Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VCSH) by 5.6% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 354,434 shares of the company's stock after selling 21,061 shares during the
VCSH: Why We Are Downgrading This 4.8% Yielding Vanguard ETF To 'Hold'
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) is downgraded to 'Hold' due to unattractive entry point and tight credit spreads. VCSH's short 2.7-year duration and 4.77% yield limit downside even in adverse spread-widening scenarios. Recent rate increases and historically low spreads mean limited price appreciation, with returns driven primarily by dividend yield.
Which Is the Better Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF, Corporate Bond-Focused VCSH or BSV's Treasury Emphasis?
The Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF and Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF both offer extremely low cost structures with 0.03% expense ratios. The Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF provides a higher dividend yield but has experienced a larger maximum drawdown over the last five years.
Bessemer Group Inc. Boosts Stake in Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF $VCSH
Bessemer Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VCSH) by 172.5% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 20,419 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 12,927 shares
Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC Buys Shares of 1,472,895 Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF $VCSH
Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VCSH) in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 1,472,895 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $116,756,000. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC owned about
VCSH vs ISTB: Which Short-Duration Bond ETF Is the Best Investment in 2026?
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF focus on investment-grade corporate debt provides a higher trailing-12-month dividend yield than the broad-market iShares fund iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF offers significantly greater diversification with over 7,000 holdings compared to 3,000 for the Vanguard fund Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF is the more cost-efficient option with an expense ratio of 0.03% and significantly larger assets under management
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Tax-Exempt Muni Income or Corporate Bond Yield? SMB vs. VCSH
The VanEck Short Muni ETF (SMB) and the Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) both appeal to short-term bond investors, but the higher yield is not the only number that matters as taxes and account type can also affect the comparison.
VCSH and IGSB Are Nearly Identical. Here's How to Choose Between Them.
Expense ratios, yield differences, and risk metrics reveal subtle distinctions between these two short-term bond ETFs, each appealing to cautious investors.
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Caldwell Trust Co Boosts Stake in Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF $VCSH
Caldwell Trust Co increased its position in Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VCSH) by 1,276.3% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 9,359 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 8,679 shares during the period.
This Vanguard Bond ETF Yields 4.3 Percent, Pays Monthly, and Charges Just 0.03 Percent. Most Retirees Have Never Heard of It.
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Assetmark Inc. Lowers Holdings in Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF $VCSH
Assetmark Inc. lessened its stake in Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VCSH) by 71.2% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 28,953 shares of the company's stock after selling 71,491 shares during the quarter. Assetmark Inc.'s holdings
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF $VCSH Stake Lessened by Merit Financial Group LLC
Merit Financial Group LLC lowered its holdings in Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VCSH) by 16.7% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 56,712 shares of the company's stock after selling 11,403 shares during the period. Merit
Same Fee, Different Risk: How VCSH and BSV Approach Short-Term Bonds
Both ETFs charge the same low expense ratio, but VCSH offers a higher yield than BSV. VCSH has delivered stronger one-year and five-year total returns, though BSV has seen a slightly smaller maximum drawdown.
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF $VCSH is BlueSky Wealth Advisors LLC’s 2nd Largest Position
BlueSky Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VCSH) by 6.8% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 822,153 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 52,188 shares during the quarter.