Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF

VCLT

Market cap $7.74B

Bought 163,615 shares; estimated transaction value of $12.6 million based on quarterly average price. Quarter-end position value increased by $12.6 million, reflecting the full valuation shift including price moves.

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.

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

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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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.

Dow Chemical increased its VCLT holding by 51,571 shares in the third quarter. The overall value of the VCLT position increased by $4.47 million from the previous period.

VCLT charges a lower expense ratio and offers a higher dividend yield than LQD VCLT's long-duration bond focus means greater risk and deeper drawdowns compared to LQD LQD holds a much broader set of bonds, while VCLT tilts toward financial and healthcare sectors These 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of Millionaires ›

VCLT charges a lower expense ratio and offers a higher yield than LQD LQD has outperformed VCLT over the past year and experienced a smaller five-year drawdown VCLT holds far fewer bonds, with sector tilts and an ESG screen, while LQD is much broader These 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of Millionaires ›

More rate cuts are forecasted for 2026, which could bring further tightening in credit spreads for fixed income investors pondering whether they should opt for corporate bond options for added yield in lieu of or alongside Treasuries exposure.