Top 3 Vanguard Bond ETF Picks for 2026

With long end yields elevated, fixed income remains attractive across multiple segments. Rate cuts, corporate earnings, and stable credit markets are supportive to Vanguard's VGHY and VCIT.

The Motley Fool • Dec 11, 2025

Vanguard Canada Cuts ETF Fees: What Investors Should Know

Vanguard Canada has announced the largest fee cut in its history, lowering costs on 12 products in its ETF and mutual fund lineup. The reductions apply to roughly one-quarter of its Canadian products, including all asset allocation ETFs, all mutual funds, and several fixed income ETFs.

ETF Trends • Nov 19, 2025

Strong Fundamentals Are Underpinning Corporate Bonds

Corporate bonds typically appeal to those seeking higher yield potential relative to safer government debt, but current market uncertainty may keep fixed income investors from making the move. However, strong fundamentals are also underpinning corporate bonds, which only add to their appeal despite ongoing risks.

ETF Trends • Nov 10, 2025

VCIT's Winning Edge Over IGIB In The Medium-Term Corporate Bond Landscape

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF and iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF are both rated as buys for intermediate-term corporate bond exposure. VCIT stands out with lower costs, higher liquidity, a slightly higher dividend yield, and more flexible portfolio management, giving it a modest edge over IGIB. IGIB offers greater diversification and slightly higher credit quality, making it the more conservative choice, but VCIT's agility supports stronger long-term performance.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 8, 2025

Major Fixed Income ETF Bought, as Investment Management Firm Reshuffles Its Portfolio

Initiated 248,946 shares in VCIT; estimated transaction value of $20.94 million Post-trade holding: 248,946 shares valued at $20.94 million VCIT is now the fund's 2nd-largest holding, accounting for 8.11% of AUM after the quarter

The Motley Fool • Oct 30, 2025

Towerpoint Wealth Sells Over $2.5 Million VCIT Shares

Towerpoint Wealth sold 33,519 shares in Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF, worth about $2.57 million. The trade represented about 1% of Towerpoint's AUM.

The Motley Fool • Oct 29, 2025

Fixed Income Options After Second Fed Rate Cut

As widely expected, the U.S. Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points for a second time this year. This gives fixed income investors an opportunity to reposition their portfolios with intermediate bonds or reconsider active exposure if they don't have it already.

ETF Trends • Oct 29, 2025

Focused Wealth Expands VCIT Stake to Strengthen Portfolio Balance

Bought 45,077 shares, estimated at $3,749,618 for the period ended September 30, 2025 Change represents 0.4% of 13F reportable assets under management for the period Post-trade holding: 495,624 shares valued at $41.69 million Position now makes up 4.44% of fund AUM, the 4th-largest holding

The Motley Fool • Oct 28, 2025

Intermediate Bonds Could Add Income Amid Rate Cuts

In a rate-hiking environment the last few years, short-term bonds have been the default exposure option. But as the bond market expects more rate cuts to come after September's drop of 25 basis points, investors may want to consider intermediate bonds as a way to maximize income.

ETF Trends • Oct 15, 2025

Reconsider Corporate Bonds as Shutdown Spurs Further Cuts

Elected officials' continued debate about the budget on Capitol Hill could spur additional interest rate cuts. Given these current market forces, fixed income investors may want to reposition their portfolios to attain corporate bond exposure.

ETF Trends • Oct 7, 2025