BND vs. VCIT: Which Vanguard Bond ETF Is the Better Buy for Income Investors?
One fund offers broader bond market diversification, while the other delivers higher income potential.
Overview
The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NASDAQ:BND) serves as a core bond holding covering government and corporate debt, whereas the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCIT) specializes in mid-duration corporate credit.
Investors looking for stability often turn to these two funds. This comparison looks at how their different weightings in government and corporate debt affect yields -- and which one might make more sense for your portfolio.
Details
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-year return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.
Source
Originally published at www.fool.com.