Vanguard Target Maturity 2035 Corporate Bond ETF (VBCI) belongs to the Corporate Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VBCI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VBCI
VBCI charges 0.08% annually. There are 15 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 11.45B | Oct 2019 | VBCI vs SCHI | |
| Schwab 1-5 Year Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 848.73M | Oct 2019 | VBCI vs SCHJ | |
| SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 2.09B | Apr 2011 | VBCI vs SPBO | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 10.00B | Nov 2009 | VBCI vs VCLT | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 69.50B | Nov 2009 | VBCI vs VCIT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VBCI
Among 91 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 99 | 3.40B | Sep 2016 | VBCI vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 3.59B | Sep 2016 | VBCI vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 47.61M | Sep 2024 | VBCI vs MYCF | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 99 | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | VBCI vs FLTR | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 99 | 10.32B | Jun 2011 | VBCI vs FLOT |
Top Performing VBCI Alternatives (YTD)
Among 98 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 3.69%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF | 3.69% | 596.69M | May 2014 | VBCI vs HYGH | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 2.70% | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | VBCI vs FLTR | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 2.47% | 10.32B | Jun 2011 | VBCI vs FLOT | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 2.32% | 47.61M | Sep 2024 | VBCI vs MYCF | |
| ProShares Investment Grade-Interest Rate Hedged | 2.20% | 329.71M | Nov 2013 | VBCI vs IGHG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VBCI
VBCI has 5.24% 1-year volatility. There are 98 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.58%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.58% | 47.61M | Sep 2024 | VBCI vs MYCF | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.60% | 3.59B | Sep 2016 | VBCI vs BSCQ | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 0.63% | 3.40B | Sep 2016 | VBCI vs IBDR | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 0.76% | 10.32B | Jun 2011 | VBCI vs FLOT | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 0.80% | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | VBCI vs FLTR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VBCI
Among 94 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | -0.08% | 3.40B | Sep 2016 | VBCI vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.10% | 3.59B | Sep 2016 | VBCI vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.12% | 47.61M | Sep 2024 | VBCI vs MYCF | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | -0.31% | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | VBCI vs FLTR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.42% | 4.58B | Sep 2017 | VBCI vs BSCR |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
The 10 most viewed Vanguard ETFs shown here include VOO, VTI, VGT and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2T.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 68 | 10.16% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | VBCI vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 67 | 10.49% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VBCI vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 52 | 20.36% | 169.20B | Mar 2004 | VBCI vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 71 | 12.75% | 651.00B | Jan 2011 | VBCI vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 28 | 5.02% | 378.80B | Jan 2004 | VBCI vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 70 | 11.15% | 97.00B | Jun 2008 | VBCI vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 90 | 14.21% | 96.20B | Nov 2006 | VBCI vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 29 | -0.54% | 398.10B | Apr 2007 | VBCI vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 75 | 9.71% | 129.60B | Apr 2006 | VBCI vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 93 | 16.37% | 254.20B | Jan 2004 | VBCI vs VTV |
Often Compared With VBCI
Investors most often compare VBCI with IGBH, VCSH, VTC. These 12 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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