Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF
VCIT
Market cap $48.2B

82.71 USD

+0.24

0.29%

At close Oct 15, 4:00 PM EDT

After hours

83.79

+1.08

1.31%

1 day

0.29%

5 days

0.24%

1 month

-1.56%

3 months

2.28%

6 months

5.77%

Year to date

2.29%

1 year

9.91%

5 years

-8.99%

0

Funds holding %

of 6,740 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

6,955% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $2.82M | Put options by funds: $40K

254% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $38.4B [Q1] → $136B (+$97.3B) [Q2]

61% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 507 | Existing positions reduced: 315

5% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 110 [Q1] → 116 (+6) [Q2]

4% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 94 | Existing positions closed: 90

0% more funds holding

Funds holding: 1,020 [Q1] → 1,024 (+4) [Q2]

1.7% less ownership

Funds ownership: 81.53% [Q1] → 79.84% (-1.7%) [Q2]

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VCIT.

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 4 articles about VCIT published over the past 30 days

High-Quality Corporate Bonds Notch Best Quarter of the Year

Rate cut expectations pushed more investors into investment-grade corporate bonds the past quarter, giving the asset class their best performance in nearly a year. “US high-grade corporate bonds logged their first quarterly gain this year in the past three months, returning 5.

High-Quality Corporate Bonds Notch Best Quarter of the Year

Bonds Are So Hot Right Now. Here Are The 9%+ Payers To Buy

I recently wrote about a trend that's making income investors excited: After years of failing to produce decent returns, bonds are back.

Bonds Are So Hot Right Now. Here Are The 9%+ Payers To Buy

Rate Cuts Could See More Investors in Corporate Bonds

Rate cuts can produce a macroeconomic environment conducive to corporate bonds, allowing companies to borrow more money at lower rates. This could see more investors move into corporate bonds for greater yield opportunities.

Rate Cuts Could See More Investors in Corporate Bonds

With Uncertainty Ahead, Intermediate Bonds Offer Opportunities

The question of whether the economy is in a recession or not, a forthcoming presidential election, and interest rates add to the high level of uncertainty in the current market. As such, fixed income investors may want to take a middle-ground approach with bonds and opt for debt with intermediate maturity dates.

With Uncertainty Ahead, Intermediate Bonds Offer Opportunities

Higher ETF Inflows Could Benefit Corporate Bond Funds

Despite the heavy volatility during the month of August, ETFs saw a record number of inflows. This includes bond-focused funds, which are offering opportunities in corporate debt.

Higher ETF Inflows Could Benefit Corporate Bond Funds

An Intermediate Bond ETF With Yield and Muted Credit Risk

The closing gap in credit spreads after the August 5 sell-off is bringing corporate bonds back into the spotlight. Those looking for an intermediate bond ETF with yield opportunities and a muted credit risk profile should take a closer look at the Vanguard Interim-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT).

An Intermediate Bond ETF With Yield and Muted Credit Risk

Tightening Credit Spreads Bring Corporate Bonds Back

The August 5 sell-off may have spooked investors from riskier assets, but tightening credit spreads between high-quality and high-risk bonds shows that investors may be returning to corporate bonds again. A weak July jobs report sparked recession fears, spurring a flight to safe haven assets like Treasuries.

Tightening Credit Spreads Bring Corporate Bonds Back

Bonds Could Be Poised to Outperform Stocks in Next Decade

Whether it's due to a correction or potential recession, the stock market is certainly experiencing a heavy dosage of volatility. Given this, it's an ideal time to add bonds, especially if they are poised to outperform stocks over the next 10 years.

Bonds Could Be Poised to Outperform Stocks in Next Decade

Higher Yields, Diversification Driving Demand for Corporate Bonds

When looking to pair yield and credit quality, corporate bonds are an ideal option, especially when it comes to investment-grade. Additionally, investors also laud the diversification benefits they offer to a fixed income portfolio.

Higher Yields, Diversification Driving Demand for Corporate Bonds

Going Longer: Deeper Rotation Into Duration?

Investors took refuge in short-term Treasury bonds throughout 2023, where they reaped the rewards of higher-yielding money markets. Meanwhile, longer duration Treasuries have been mired in a bear market since 2020 but could finally start to see a reversal of fortune.

Going Longer: Deeper Rotation Into Duration?

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