Most Retirees Are Overlooking Vanguard's Best Monthly Income ETF

Most retirees parked cash in high-yield savings accounts or CDs when rates climbed.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 17, 2026

$200,000 in These 3 ETFs Pays Over $1,500 a Month in Dividends

A $200,000 portfolio can generate over $1,500 a month in dividends, but the structure matters as much as the yield.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 17, 2026

VCIT Offers Broader Diversification Than FIGB

VCIT is significantly cheaper to own and has outperformed FIGB over the past year. FIGB carries a lower beta and slightly smaller drawdown, but its total return has lagged.

The Motley Fool • Mar 16, 2026

Higher Income or Ironclad Safety? VCIT vs. IEI

VCIT offers a lower expense ratio and higher yield than IEI. IEI has experienced a smaller maximum drawdown and tracks U.S. Treasuries instead of corporates.

The Motley Fool • Mar 3, 2026

Bond ETF Bulls on Parade

The opening act of 2026 has been nothing short of historic for the ETF industry, and fixed income is experiencing one of the strongest starts to a year on record.

ETF Trends • Feb 24, 2026

Vanguard's VCIT Delivers More Income Than VGIT. Is the Credit Risk Worth It?

VCIT offers a higher yield and slightly better recent returns than VGIT. VGIT experienced a smaller five-year drawdown, signaling lower downside risk.

The Motley Fool • Feb 7, 2026

Which is the Better Vanguard Bond ETF?

Both funds carry identical ultra-low expenses, but Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF pays a higher yield than Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF. Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF is far larger and more diversified, tracking the entire U.S. investment-grade bond universe.

The Motley Fool • Feb 3, 2026

Credit Spreads at Historic Tights: What Now?

Another blockbuster year for bond ETFs is in the books. After two straight years of record net inflows, taxable fixed income ETF assets have nearly doubled since 2020 – crossing the $2 trillion mark.

ETF Trends • Jan 27, 2026

This Tax-Friendly Bond ETF May Have the Edge Over This Corporate Bond ETF

Interest gained from investing in MUB is exempt from federal income tax. VCIT offers a higher dividend yield and lower expense ratio than MUB.

The Motley Fool • Jan 26, 2026

AGG vs. VCIT: The Same Tiny Fee, Completely Different Holdings

Both VCIT and AGG charge the same low expense ratio, but VCIT offers a higher yield. AGG holds a much broader mix of bonds and has a lower historical drawdown than VCIT.

The Motley Fool • Jan 24, 2026