Vanguard VCIT vs Fidelity FIGB: Which Bond ETF Is the Better Choice for Investors in 2026?
VCIT charges just 0.03% annually and holds $69.5 billion in assets, while FIGB offers a more conservative risk profile with lower volatility.
Overview
The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCIT) offers a lower-cost approach to fixed income with a higher historical yield, while Fidelity Investment Grade Bond ETF (NYSEMKT:FIGB) focuses on a more curated portfolio of high-quality debt.
Both funds serve as core fixed income components, seeking to provide steady income and capital preservation through investment-grade bonds. While the Vanguard fund targets a specific maturity window of five to 10 years, the Fidelity fund provides a broader exposure to highly rated debt instruments across various U.S. markets.
Details
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from monthly returns over the available fund history (up to five years). The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield as of the close of trading on Aug. 13.
Source
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