Corporations Are Playing a Bigger Role in ESG Bonds

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) hasn't lost traction after exploding in popularity after the 2020 pandemic. Corporations are playing a bigger role in the issuance of ESG or “green” bonds, paving the way for opportunities in funds like the Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF (VCEB).

ETF Trends • Jul 9, 2025

A Discerning Fund Amid Growing ESG Bond Market

Environmental, social, and governmental (ESG) investing is proving to be a prevailing trend. Amid a growing bond market, consider a specific ETF from Vanguard.

ETF Trends • Jun 6, 2025

Study Shows Green Bond Issuers Better at Reducing Emissions

Climate-conscious investors may want to consider more exposure to green bonds. According to a Reuters report, green bond issuers tend to excel at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, per a Bank for International Settlements study.

ETF Trends • Mar 20, 2025

Green Bond Issuance May Reach Over $1 Trillion in 2024

The theme of environmental, social and governance (ESG) continues to be an investment segment that is generating interest among investors. That's especially the case in the debt market as S&P Global is forecasting that issuance in green bonds could hit over $1 trillion by the end of this year.

ETF Trends • Dec 2, 2024

Green Energy Transition Opens ESG Opportunities in Bonds

The global transition to clean energy technologies should open opportunities for fixed income investors in bond funds that focus on the ESG theme. The ESG theme hit a zenith in the past few years.

ETF Trends • Nov 19, 2024

As U.S. Mulls ESG Bond Offering, Consider This Option

The United States is mulling over a green bond option to capitalize on the ubiquitous ESG theme. It brings to mind options like the Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF (VCEB) if fixed income investors want to marry ESG and yield.

ETF Trends • May 6, 2024

Sustainable Bond Issuance Could Reach $1 Trillion, Says S&P

It's been quite the start to 2024 when it comes to bond issuance in the public and private sectors. Record issuance is also hitting the sustainable bond market.

ETF Trends • Feb 22, 2024

Record Issuance Also Hitting the Green Bonds Market

The start of 2024 has been marked by record issuance both in the public and private business sectors. In terms of the latter, green bonds are also hitting the market, as in the case of plastics maker Dow Inc.

ETF Trends • Feb 9, 2024

Record Issuance Opens Opportunities in Corporate Bond ETFs

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.

ETF Trends • Jan 9, 2024

Corporate Bond ETFs — Time to Be Picky

With interest rates at their highest levels in two decades and inflation still high enough that the possibility of further rate hikes isn't off the table, advisors and investors should be judicious when examining fixed income exchange traded funds. That's particularly true when it comes to corporate bond ETFs.

ETF Trends • Aug 14, 2023