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Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares (VCIT)
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11/13/2025: VCIT (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 8.98% | Avg. Invested days 58 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/13/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.15 | 52 Weeks Range 76.25 - 82.79 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 76.25 - 82.79 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
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Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
ETF Overview
Overview
The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares (VCIT) seeks to track the performance of a market-weighted corporate bond index with an intermediate-term dollar-weighted average maturity. It primarily invests in U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade corporate bonds and focuses on providing broad exposure to the corporate bond market.
Reputation and Reliability
Vanguard is one of the world's largest investment management companies and is known for its low-cost, passively managed funds and strong reputation for investor-focused strategies.
Management Expertise
Vanguard has a highly experienced management team with expertise in fixed-income investing and index tracking, leveraging a team-based approach to portfolio management.
Investment Objective
Goal
To track the performance of a market-weighted corporate bond index with an intermediate-term dollar-weighted average maturity.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: VCIT employs a passive management strategy, seeking to replicate the investment characteristics of its target index.
Composition The ETF predominantly holds U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade corporate bonds. Its holdings reflect the composition of the index it tracks.
Market Position
Market Share: VCIT holds a significant market share within the intermediate-term corporate bond ETF segment.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 38200000000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD)
- SPDR Portfolio Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF (ITRM)
- Schwab Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (SCHI)
Competitive Landscape
The intermediate-term corporate bond ETF market is highly competitive. VCIT competes primarily on cost and tracking efficiency, leveraging Vanguard's scale to offer a low expense ratio. Competitors like LQD offer greater liquidity but may have slightly higher expense ratios. Smaller players like ITRM and SCHI try to undercut on fees, but don't have as much AUM.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data is not provided in this data structure.
Benchmark Comparison: The ETF's performance closely tracks its benchmark, the Bloomberg U.S. 5-10 Year Corporate Bond Index.
Expense Ratio: 0.04
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The ETF has a high average trading volume, reflecting strong liquidity.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is typically narrow, indicating efficient trading.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic indicators like interest rates, inflation, and credit spreads influence VCIT's performance. Sector growth prospects in the corporate bond market and overall market conditions also play a role.
Growth Trajectory
VCIT's growth is tied to the overall demand for corporate bond exposure and Vanguard's ability to attract and retain assets under management within its ETF offerings.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
VCIT benefits from Vanguard's established brand reputation and low-cost structure, making it an attractive option for investors seeking broad exposure to the intermediate-term corporate bond market. The ETF's passive investment strategy ensures that it closely tracks its benchmark. Its low expense ratio, coupled with high liquidity, makes it a cost-effective and easily tradable investment vehicle. The brand loyalty of Vanguard's client base also aids in maintaining AUM.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
VCIT's volatility is generally moderate, reflecting the nature of investment-grade corporate bonds.
Market Risk
The ETF is subject to interest rate risk, credit risk, and market risk, as changes in these factors can affect the value of the underlying bonds.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
VCIT is suitable for investors seeking diversified exposure to the intermediate-term corporate bond market for income generation and capital preservation.
Market Risk
VCIT is best suited for long-term investors and passive index followers seeking stable returns and minimal active management.
Summary
VCIT offers a cost-effective and liquid way to access the U.S. intermediate-term corporate bond market. Vanguard's strong reputation and low expense ratio make it a compelling choice for investors seeking diversified fixed-income exposure. The ETF's passive management strategy ensures close tracking of its benchmark, providing predictable performance. It's designed for investors prioritizing income and capital preservation with moderate risk tolerance.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Vanguard.com
- ETF.com
- Morningstar.com
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions and ETF performance can change over time.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
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The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. 5-10 Year Corporate Bond Index. This index includes U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. industrial, utility, and financial companies, with maturities between 5 and 10 years. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in bonds included in the index.
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