Higher Income or Ironclad Safety? VCIT vs. IEI
2026-03-03 12:07:10 ET
The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCIT) and iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:IEI) diverge meaningfully on cost, yield, portfolio risk, and underlying bond exposure, with VCIT emphasizing investment-grade corporates and IEI focusing on U.S. Treasury securities.
Both VCIT and IEI target intermediate-term U.S. fixed income, but their makeup and risk/return profiles differ. VCIT invests in investment-grade corporate bonds, aiming for moderate income and diversification, while IEI tracks U.S. Treasuries with three- to seven-year maturities, appealing to those prioritizing government credit quality and interest rate sensitivity.
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