Vanguard Core Bond ETFVCRB
VCRB
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Funds holding %
of 7,425 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
1,700% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 36 | Existing positions closed: 2
264% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 40 | Existing positions reduced: 11
62% more funds holding
Funds holding: 55 [Q3] → 89 (+34) [Q4]
43% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 14 [Q3] → 20 (+6) [Q4]
29% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $916M [Q3] → $1.18B (+$264M) [Q4]
1.06% less ownership
Funds ownership: 82.83% [Q3] → 81.77% (-1.06%) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VCRB.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 3 articles about VCRB published over the past 30 days
Positive
ETF Trends
3 weeks ago
Vanguard Details Demand and Opportunities for Active ETFs
VettaFi recently sat down with Bill Coleman, Vanguard's head of U.S. ETF Capital Markets, at Exchange. Coleman discussed investor behavioral trends and the growing role that active ETFs are playing in portfolios.
Neutral
ETF Trends
3 weeks ago
2 Quality ETF Options to Consider as Bonds Exhibit Resilience
The bond market has been showing its resilience despite the latest stock market correction. Moving forward, investors may want to keep investment-grade options close, with a few from Vanguard to consider.
Positive
Morningstar
4 weeks ago
3 Vanguard ETFs and Funds Get New Ratings
A trio of Vanguard's bond offerings recently received their first Morningstar medalist ratings.
Positive
ETF Trends
1 month ago
Stocks/Bonds Divergence Benefits Portfolio Diversification
Unlike 2022, stocks and bonds are diverging once again, just as they should. This allows investors to reap the benefits of portfolio diversification, giving bond ETFs credence if economic growth slows and the stock market recedes.
Neutral
ETF Trends
2 months ago
Uncertainty Surrounding Tariffs Opens Opportunity for Bonds
There's plenty of uncertainty to go around in capital markets due to the threat of tariffs. To counter the potential volatility, market experts are recommending bonds to shore up a portfolio.
Neutral
ETF Trends
2 months ago
2 Core Options After Bonds Rose in January
Despite the heavy dose of market uncertainty swirling in the capital markets, bonds rose during the month of January. It's an ideal entry point for prospective bond investors looking to attain exposure.
Positive
ETF Trends
2 months ago
2 ETFs to Ponder After a Strong Year for Bond ETFs
With the first month of 2025 in the books, capital markets can still look to the previous year to prognosticate where the ETF industry is heading. In the case of bond ETFs, it was a strong year in 2024, and key areas could be touch points for investment opportunities.
Neutral
ETF Trends
3 months ago
Ease Bond Market Anxiety With This Active ETF Option
Anxiety is starting to fill the bond market. That's because the capital markets are expecting fewer rate cuts amid a hotter-than-expected economy.
Positive
ETF Trends
4 months ago
Potential Holiday Rally Opens Door for Bonds Exposure
Fixed income investors already invested in bonds could see a holiday treat this year with a Christmas rally. For those still pondering the idea, now could be an ideal time for bond exposure.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
VCRB: A Solid Active Core Bond Fund
Vanguard Core Bond ETF offers broad exposure to U.S. investment-grade bonds, including U.S. Treasury, mortgage-backed, and corporate bonds, with active management. The VCRB ETF's portfolio emphasizes high-quality fixed income securities, with over 51% in U.S. Government bonds and more than 98% rated BBB or above. With an expense ratio of just 0.10%, VCRB is cost-effective compared to peers, and its active management allows strategic moves in changing market conditions.
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