Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETFVCIT
VCIT
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Funds holding %
of 7,407 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
186% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $1.74M | Put options by funds: $610K
135% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 183 | Existing positions closed: 78
95% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 568 | Existing positions reduced: 292
8% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 131 [Q3] → 142 (+11) [Q4]
8% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,065 [Q3] → 1,149 (+84) [Q4]
1.4% more ownership
Funds ownership: 82.84% [Q3] → 84.25% (+1.4%) [Q4]
2% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $70.9B [Q3] → $72.6B (+$1.61B) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VCIT.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
The Motley Fool
4 days ago
The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate ETF: A Little More Risk, a Lot More Yield
Income-focused investors are always looking for ways to increase what their portfolios generate. However, a balance needs to be found between risk and reward.
Neutral
ETF Trends
2 weeks ago
Stick With Investment-Grade Corporate Bonds Amid Uncertainty
Market uncertainty is also spilling over into bonds. But fixed income investors can opt for corporate bonds if they're looking to maximize yield opportunities without sacrificing too much credit risk.
Neutral
ETF Trends
1 month ago
Fixed Income ETF Demand Continues in March
During the first week of March, fixed income ETFs gathered more money than equity products. While not rare, this is a sign of uncertainty in the markets.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
Investing $30,000 in These Vanguard ETFs Could Make You Over $1,700 in Passive Income
Put your money to work, sit back, and reap the rewards. These are the primary steps involved in generating passive income.
Neutral
ETF Trends
1 month 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.
Positive
ETF Trends
2 months ago
Vanguard Slashes Fees for Over 80 Funds
February may very well be an opportune month for investors that are interested in Vanguard's funds. Today, Vanguard announced that it has lowered the fees for 168 share classes.
Neutral
ETF Trends
3 months ago
Uncertainty Gives Way to Opportunity for Corporate Bonds
An incoming presidential administration in 2025 will add a level of uncertainty, but that the unknown could also give way to opportunity. This is especially the case with corporate bonds.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 months 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
4 months 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
5 months 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.
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