Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF

VCSH tracks a market-weighted index of investment-grade, fixed-rate corporate bonds with maturities between 1 and 5 years.

The fund tracks a market value-weighted index of US investment grade, fixed-rate corporate bonds with maturities between 1 and 5 years.

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The demand for corporate bonds is extending beyond the need for yield. As credit quality conditions improve for corporate bonds, they also offer credit risk mitigation in tandem with higher yield versus safe haven government debt.

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In the parlance of capital markets, the higher-for-longer phrase has yet to dissipate. The economy continues to run hot and yields rise.

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Short-term bonds can offer the investor an ideal way to mitigate credit risk via an investment-grade focus while also reducing the rate risk that longer-term bond offerings can carry. That said, Vanguard has three options worthy of considering to get short-term bond exposure.

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The risk-on sentiment in equities could also be permeating into bonds. According to Reuters, more investors are willing to take on credit risk to attain yield, but there are other exchange-traded fund (ETF) options to consider.

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With the U.S. Federal Reserve recently standing pat on interest rate hikes, bets on rate cuts are dissipating as the data-dependent central bank seeks more confirmation before loosening monetary policy. In the meantime, it's helping to fuel spikes in short-term yields.

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Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF is a fixed-income ETF with $42.8 billion in AUM and a low volatility profile. The fund is overweight A and BBB corporate bonds and provides exposure to the short-term investment-grade U.S. corporate bond market. The predicted 12-month return for VCSH is 6%, with a potential drawdown of -1.6% from credit spreads widening.

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A data-dependent Federal Reserve is keen to hold interest rates until it gets additional confirmation inflation is cooling. This could keep the window open for prospective bonds investors seeking value opportunities.

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While 2023 was the year of Fed rate hikes, the fixed income market is expecting 2024 to be the year of rate cuts. At the December 2023 meeting, the Federal Reserve's own guidance was for three 25 basis point reductions in 2024.

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The anticipation of rate cuts to come this year is making for a busy bond month to start 2024. Now, regional banks are adding to corporate bond sales, according to data from Bank of America.

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With the prospect of rate cuts this year, companies are feeling emboldened to issue new debt. As such, fixed income investors have myriad opportunities to get exposure via corporate bond ETFs.

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Wall Street witnessed an upbeat Q4 due to moderation in inflationary pressures, the likelihood of Fed rate cuts in 2024 and decent corporate earnings.

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Federal Reserve rate hikes have led to higher yields on bonds and fixed-income securities. VCSH offers slightly higher income with slightly higher risk than T-bills. An overview of the fund follows.

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The S&P 500 has rallied in recent days and was up close to 20% for the year. However, heading into 2024, many advisors are exploring a range of investment ideas that offer exposure beyond the stock market.

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After a downbeat September, October, too, remained depressed for Wall Street. S&P 500 and U.S. treasuries hauled in maximum assets in the month.

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Back-to-back years of celebration for VettaFi's research! Last week, VettaFi received the Best U.S. ETF Research award from ETF Express, a dedicated ETF news outlet, at an awards reception in New York.

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While the U.S. bond market continues to show signs of struggle this year, investors should still hold fixed income ETFs. For one thing, prices are down while yields are up.

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Advisors have choices to face with their fixed income allocation. Should they take on credit risk to be rewarded with a high level of income?

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Fixed-income investors looking for interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve are still waiting, but that hasn't stopped low-rated bonds from posting strong gains in 2023. Bond investors hoping for encouraging signals from the Federal Reserve that its policy of raising interest rates was ending received mixed news yesterday.

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For many, social security isn't enough to fund their retirement needs. Bonds can help produce another income stream.

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Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares is a good option for investors looking to park their cash temporarily in a low-risk vehicle. The fund invests in a well-diversified basket of almost 2,500 corporate bonds with an average yield of 5.5% and average duration of 2.7 years. The fund's holdings are mostly rated AA, A, or BBB, with a low risk of default, and the majority of the bonds will mature within 1 to 4 years.

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Fixed income investors are undoubtedly hoping that the current consensus regarding the Federal Reserve not raising interest rates for the remainder of this year proves true. The July reading of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) appears to imply the central bank might just have that latitude.

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The first half of 2023 saw rising yields work in favor of fixed income funds, according to data from Morningstar. This could pave the way for further strength in bond exchange traded funds (ETFs).

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With the markets expecting interest rates to fall, the bond market may see more upside, including corporate bonds. Those haven't gotten much attention in various parts of the globe, according to research by Fisch Asset Management.

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Many investors look to investment-grade bonds for safe, reliable income. Investment-grade refers to a bond's credit quality.

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