Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF
VCSH
Market cap $34.2B

78.78 USD

-0.30

0.38%

At close Oct 4, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-0.38%

5 days

-0.89%

1 month

-0.42%

3 months

1.72%

6 months

2.52%

Year to date

2.07%

1 year

5.36%

5 years

-2.98%

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Funds holding %

of 6,728 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

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

140% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $502K | Put options by funds: $209K

130% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $26.6B [Q1] → $61.2B (+$34.6B) [Q2]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 146 [Q1] → 146 (+0) [Q2]

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 1,218 [Q1] → 1,209 (-9) [Q2]

8% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 467 | Existing positions reduced: 506

9% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 86 | Existing positions closed: 95

4.71% less ownership

Funds ownership: 74.67% [Q1] → 69.95% (-4.71%) [Q2]

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Research analyst outlook

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

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about VCSH 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

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

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

3 Funds to Consider for the Front End of the Yield Curve

It's easy to draw in fixed income investors to long-term bonds with their yield. If they don't want a potentially bumpy rate-risk ride, they could consider options on the yield curve's front end.

3 Funds to Consider for the Front End of the Yield Curve

Mitigate Default and Rate Risk With These 2 ETFs

Yield may be the prime motivator for adding exposure to bonds. But fixed income investors should also look to mitigate default and rate risk.

Mitigate Default and Rate Risk With These 2 ETFs

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

4 Bond ETFs to Consider as Investor Demand Increases

Tech stocks, especially those focusing on AI, may be at the top of investors' mind when it comes to equities. But bonds have also been in the limelight as of late.

4 Bond ETFs to Consider as Investor Demand Increases

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