Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETFVCIT
VCIT
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Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
93% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 543 | Existing positions reduced: 281
28% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 114 | Existing positions closed: 89
11% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 117 [Q2] → 130 (+13) [Q3]
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,030 [Q2] → 1,055 (+25) [Q3]
0.55% more ownership
Funds ownership: 82.21% [Q2] → 82.77% (+0.55%) [Q3]
48% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $137B [Q2] → $70.9B (-$65.9B) [Q3]
76% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $2.55M | Put options by funds: $10.4M
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VCIT.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
VCIT: High Credit Quality, Decent Yield, And Moderate Rate Sensitivity
VCIT offers a conservative interest rate play because of its investment-grade corporate bonds, moderate rate sensitivity, and high yield. The ETF's past performance is strongly correlated to monetary policy shifts, so it establishes a strong case for using it to position a portfolio right now. However, there are risks you should keep in mind and protect yourself from, such as a faster or even slower pace in policy rate reductions.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
VCIT: Yields Are Looking Attractive Again
Fixed income is becoming an increasingly attractive asset class, especially given the recent surge in yields following the outcome of the U.S. elections. We view this as an opportunity to reiterate our bullish view on investment-grade fixed income, as we expect the asset class to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns in the next 1-3 years. Many analysts interpret the recent surge in yields as a reflection of growing concerns that Trump's proposed policies will lead to widening fiscal deficits and stoke inflationary pressures.
Neutral
ETF Trends
1 month ago
Get Corporate Bond Exposure 3 Ways After Q3 Issuance
With the expectation that the Federal Reserve will continue to cut interest rates, corporations proceeded to issue more bonds in Q3. Given this, fixed income investors have options, including three from Vanguard.
Positive
ETF Trends
1 month ago
Spread Narrowing Between Corporate Bonds & Treasuries
With the expectation that the Federal Reserve will be able to deftly guide the economy into a soft landing, the spread between corporate bonds and safe haven Treasuries has been narrowing. As the Financial Times noted, the spread between the two has narrowed to its smallest gap since March 2005, or almost 20 years.
Neutral
ETF Trends
1 month ago
Vanguard PM Discusses Options at Fixed Income Symposium
Investors may be anxious with potential short-term volatility on the horizon. But opportunities do exist in the fixed income space.
Positive
ETF Trends
2 months ago
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.
Positive
Forbes
2 months ago
Bonds Are So Hot Right Now. Here Are The 9%+ Payers To Buy
I recently wrote about a trend that's making income investors excited: After years of failing to produce decent returns, bonds are back.
Positive
ETF Trends
2 months ago
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.
Neutral
ETF Trends
2 months ago
With Uncertainty Ahead, Intermediate Bonds Offer Opportunities
The question of whether the economy is in a recession or not, a forthcoming presidential election, and interest rates add to the high level of uncertainty in the current market. As such, fixed income investors may want to take a middle-ground approach with bonds and opt for debt with intermediate maturity dates.
Positive
ETF Trends
3 months ago
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.
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