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

This Vanguard ETF Holds More Assets Than Its iShares Rival. Is It a Better Buy?

Both funds offer nearly identical yields and performance over the past year. iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF holds far more bonds but at a slightly higher fee.

The Motley Fool • 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

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

Investment Manager Goes Shopping for Fixed-Income ETF, According to Recent Filing

Bought 165,923 shares in VCSH, with a transaction value of $13,262,225 for Q3 2025 Post-trade, holds 165,923 shares valued at $13.26 million as of Q3 2025 VCSH is now the fund's 4th-largest holding; the fund reported 94 total positions as of Q3 2025

The Motley Fool • Oct 30, 2025

VCSH: Contained Duration And Stable Carry

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF offers low-cost access to high-quality, short-duration corporate bonds, balancing yield and interest rate risk. VCSH benefits from monthly coupon income, price appreciation from falling yields, and tightening credit spreads, with optimized sampling keeping costs and tracking error low. Recent macro indicators—falling 2-year yields, a steepening 10Y–3M curve, and stable investment-grade spreads—create a supportive environment for VCSH.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 13, 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

Despite Current Risks, Corporate Bonds Offer a Compelling Option

Market uncertainty continues to linger in the back of fixed income investors' minds. But that can force much-needed recalibration of portfolios as tariffs and rate cuts loom.

ETF Trends • Sep 5, 2025

5 Most-Loved ETFs of Last Week

ETFs saw $19B in inflows last week, led by fixed income, with XLC, VOO, IVV, VCSH and SGOV topping the asset creation list.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 12, 2025

An Intermediate Bond ETF That Shinee Bright in Q2

Investors seeking a Goldilocks option to balance yield and rate risk may want to consider intermediate bonds. One fund that's coming off a strong second quarter and worthy of consideration is the Vanguard Interim-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT).

ETF Trends • Aug 8, 2025