VCSH - VCSH: A Good Bond Fund For Conservative Investors

2024-04-29 14:49:18 ET

Summary

• Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares is a low-risk investment option for conservative investors seeking income and stability.
• The VCSH ETF primarily invests in high-quality investment-grade corporate bonds with short-term maturity of 1 to 5 years.
• The fund offers a low expense ratio, a diversified portfolio, and minimal credit risk, making it an attractive option in the bond market.

Not all bonds are created equal. There are long duration bonds, and short duration bonds. There are bonds with high quality, and bonds with junk quality. In other words, investing in bonds isn't as simple as just allocating to the asset class overall. You must determine what you want the most exposure to with the cycle and environment you're expecting. To that end, if you're still worried about rising interest rates (meaning you want shorter duration exposure), and simultaneously worried about credit risk, you may want to consider the Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares ( VCSH ) ....

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