Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF

VCLT

Market cap $7.46B

Overview Fund Activity

78.25 USD

-0.17

0.22%

At close Updated Sep 17, 4:00 PM EDT

Pre-market

After hours

78.38

+0.13

0.17%

1 day

-0.22%

5 days

0.28%

1 month

3.59%

3 months

5.09%

6 months

3.16%

Year to date

4.63%

1 year

-4.81%

5 years

-27.95%

10 years

-8.69%

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Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

32.55% more ownership

Funds ownership: 74.62% [Q1] → 107.17% (+32.55%) [Q2]

32% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 136 | Existing positions reduced: 103

25% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $9.3M | Put options by funds: $7.44M

4% less funds holding

Funds holding: 334 [Q1] → 322 (-12) [Q2]

6% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 33 [Q1] → 31 (-2) [Q2]

18% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 37 | Existing positions closed: 45

33% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $10.3B [Q1] → $6.88B (-$3.42B) [Q2]

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Financial journalist opinion

Got an Eye on the Long Term? Consider These Bond ETFs

With an eye on mitigating rate risk, short-term bond funds have been the apple of fixed income investors' eyes the past few years. But with rates falling, those same eyes may be wandering and looking at long-term bond ETFs.

Got an Eye on the Long Term? Consider These Bond ETFs

An Intermediate Bond ETF That Shinee Bright in Q2

Investors seeking a Goldilocks option to balance yield and rate risk may want to consider intermediate bonds. One fund that's coming off a strong second quarter and worthy of consideration is the Vanguard Interim-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT).

An Intermediate Bond ETF That Shinee Bright in Q2

Bonds Rally On Weak Payrolls Data

The bond market looks increasingly focused on slowing economic growth vs. tariff inflation.

Bonds Rally On Weak Payrolls Data

VCLT: Might Be Too Early For A Rotation Into Long-Term Issuances

VCLT offers diversified, investment-grade, long-term corporate bond exposure with a 5.7% yield but carries significant duration risk due to rate sensitivity. Despite low fees and high liquidity, the Fund has underperformed peer ETFs on a total return basis, making it a less optimal choice. Current inflation trends and delayed Fed rate cuts increase the risk of adverse returns for long-dated bonds like those held in Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares.

VCLT: Might Be Too Early For A Rotation Into Long-Term Issuances

The Motley Fool

9 Vanguard ETFs Pay Ultrahigh Yields. Here's the Best of the Bunch.

How high is ultrahigh when it comes to yields? You can probably find different answers to this question.

9 Vanguard ETFs Pay Ultrahigh Yields. Here's the Best of the Bunch.

The Motley Fool

Here Are the 3 Highest-Yielding Vanguard ETFs. Are They Smart Picks for Income Investors?

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are sort of like ice cream: There's a flavor that should appeal to every person.

Here Are the 3 Highest-Yielding Vanguard ETFs. Are They Smart Picks for Income Investors?

Most U.S. Treasury Prices Slide Since 'Liberation Day'

In recent days, a new headwind is weighing on fixed income securities: a US government budget bill, which is expected to significantly raise an already hefty federal deficit in the years ahead. Long-term Treasuries are the biggest losers post-Liberation Day, based on a set of ETFs through yesterday's close (May 21).

Most U.S. Treasury Prices Slide Since 'Liberation Day'

Corporate Bonds Look Appealing Amid Tariff Pause

There's still a lot of uncertainty in the bond markets, especially the corporate variety. But with tariff negotiations underway, especially with China, the pause could present investors with an opportune time to snatch up corporate bonds.

Corporate Bonds Look Appealing Amid Tariff Pause

Rush to De-Risk: Nervous Exodus From Structured Credit ETFs

Rising tariff turmoil has sparked a run from credit-sensitive instruments, with escalating trade tensions threatening economic stability. Wednesday's GDP print stoked recessionary fears when it showed the U.S. economy contracted for the first time since early 2022.

Rush to De-Risk: Nervous Exodus From Structured Credit ETFs

Stick With Investment-Grade Corporate Bonds Amid Uncertainty

Market uncertainty is also spilling over into bonds. But fixed income investors can opt for corporate bonds if they're looking to maximize yield opportunities without sacrificing too much credit risk.

Stick With Investment-Grade Corporate Bonds Amid Uncertainty

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