Vanguard VCSH vs. iShares IGSB: How Two Short-Term Bond ETFs Deliver Stability in Different Ways

Costs are nearly identical, but iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF offers a slightly higher yield than Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF Both ETFs delivered the same 1-year return and nearly identical risk profiles, with minimal drawdowns over five years VCSH uses a sampling approach that reports fewer line items, while IGSB fully replicates the index and lists more individual bonds, resulting in wider reported holdings. Both remain broadly diversified These 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of Millionaires ›

The Motley Fool • Dec 12, 2025

IGSB: Corporate Credit Angle Blunted By Growth Concerns

iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF faces moderate duration risk associated with rising credit spreads amid a shaky jobs market. On the other hand, there are the benefits of recent and expected Fed rate cuts; inflation expectations remain elevated, but PPI and retail data show cooling. Given recession and unemployment risks for the growth mandate and limited inflation up the pipe given PPI and growth concerns as well, duration isn't crazy at the moment.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 1, 2025

IGSB vs. VCSH: How These Similar Bond ETFs Compare on Fees, Risk, and Diversification

IGSB offers broader diversification, with almost double the number of holdings as VCSH. Both ETFs deliver similar yields and nearly identical recent returns, but IGSB's expense ratio is just slightly higher.

The Motley Fool • Nov 29, 2025

Corporate Credit Spread Complacency: Neutral IGSB, Bearish HYG, Bullish IEF

Sovereign risks are evident and corporate earnings have impressed. However, these are known factors – it's time to look ahead. We remain bearish high yield credit, with the spread between high yield-to-investment grade narrowing toward the -1 sigma boundary. Fundamentals in high yield credit have probably struck an inflection point. Investment grade fundamentals seem better-off. However, credit spreads are exceptionally narrow.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 4, 2025

IGSB: Unemployment And Growth Mandate Focus Counter Credit Bets

IGSB's current yield reflects its credit risk, and the credit premium is already priced in, so the question is the tactical moment, also with CPI releases coming today. Employment data and labor market pressures are becoming central to the rate cut narrative as inflation looks more reasonable and the growth mandate becomes emphasised. The macro relationship between employment and credit spreads suggests an ambiguous picture despite duration benefit from possibly lower baseline rates.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 12, 2025

Advisors Plan to Take on Credit — Not Duration — Risk

Advisors don't want to take on much interest rate risk. But many are willing to take on some credit risk.

ETF Trends • May 12, 2025

IGSB: Low Equity Beta Means High Diversification Attributes

The equity market's volatility suggests a potential "Breakout" or "Breakdown," with a trade war with China likely causing significant market struggles. I recommend shifting some of your portfolio towards fixed income, particularly the iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, for its defensive characteristics. IGSB offers a low equity beta, low expense ratio, and a yield to maturity of 4.98%, making it ideal for capital preservation during market volatility.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 15, 2025

IGSB: A Solid Core Bond Option

Despite recent Fed rate cuts, a higher interest rate environment persists, making short/intermediate duration corporate credit like iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF attractive for yield without excessive interest rate risk. The IGSB ETF offers exposure to U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade corporate bonds maturing in 1–5 years, providing a 4.56% yield with reduced interest rate risk. With a low 0.04% expense ratio and a diversified portfolio focused on financial institutions, IGSB stands out among short-term corporate bond ETFs.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 29, 2024

24 Barron's Pro-Picked 2024 Mid-Year Dividend Dogs: Buy 2 In July

Barron's Mid-Year 2024 Pro Picks revealed by panelists for potential investment opportunities. Barron's interviews of eleven financial industry Roundtable-pros tapped 48 predictions. Twelve non-ADR foreign stocks and six funds were dropped by YCharts screens, and six selections paid no dividends, leaving 24 in the final pool. The Barron's list tracked by YCharts as of 7/17/24 projected ten top analyst-estimated net gains from WST, ASML, PBR, RUSHA & topped by SLB ranging 19.46%-35.09%.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 23, 2024

What Advisors Told VettaFi in First Half

VettaFi hosted and moderated 79 webcasts and livecasts in the first half of 2024. Approximately 18,000 advisors joined us to learn from ETF and mutual fund industry experts on a range of equity, fixed income, commodities, and alternatives topics.

ETF Trends • Jul 1, 2024