Vanguard Core Bond ETFVCRB
VCRB
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Funds holding %
of 7,310 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
983% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 65 | Existing positions reduced: 6
767% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 52 | Existing positions closed: 6
65% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $1.18B [Q4 2024] → $1.94B (+$763M) [Q1 2025]
47% more funds holding
Funds holding: 89 [Q4 2024] → 131 (+42) [Q1 2025]
35% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 20 [Q4 2024] → 27 (+7) [Q1 2025]
1.13% less ownership
Funds ownership: 81.8% [Q4 2024] → 80.66% (-1.13%) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VCRB.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 4 articles about VCRB published over the past 30 days
Neutral
ETF Trends
2 weeks ago
As Active Bond ETF Demand Picks Up, Here Are 2 Options
One of the prevailing trends in the ETF industry has been the proliferation of active funds. Based on results from Trackinsight's Global ETF Survey 2025.
Neutral
ETF Trends
3 weeks ago
An Active Option to Ponder as Bonds Look More Compelling
With tariff news providing constant equity market fluctuations, the case for bonds becomes more compelling. The added uncertainty also punctuates the need for an active management strategy, which one particular Vanguard ETF offers.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
VCRB: The Active ETF Take On BND
The Vanguard Core Bond ETF offers an actively managed alternative to BND, aiming to outperform through security selection, sector allocation, and duration positioning within the investment-grade bond space. Since its late 2023 launch, VCRB has consistently outperformed BND, delivering a 140 basis point return advantage without significant volatility spikes. With a 6-year duration, a 4.8% yield to maturity, and low annualized volatility (5.2%), the Fund presents a compelling balance of income and rate sensitivity.
Positive
Investors Business Daily
1 month ago
Best ETFs To Cut Risk And Still Pay Off Long Term, Says Advisor
Uncertainty continues to define the investing landscape. Finding the best ETFs highlights the challenge of making money amid so many unknowns.
Positive
ETF Trends
1 month ago
2 Options to Take Advantage of a Bond Rally
Early signs of diminishing economic activity and inflation could be a harbinger for bond prices to rise. If so, consider taking advantage of a potential bond rally with a pair of ETFs from Vanguard.
Neutral
ETF Trends
2 months ago
Don't Overlook Active ETFs as Bonds Are Back in Favor
The CboeVolatility Index (VIX) spiked higher through the first week of April, prompting investors to seek refuge in safe haven assets like bonds. While passive bond ETFs offer broad-based exposure, investors shouldn't overlook active options that exist.
Positive
ETF Trends
2 months 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 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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.
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