Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF (VCEB) 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 VCEB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VCEB
VCEB charges 0.12% annually. There are 45 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 68.70B | Nov 2009 | VCEB vs VCIT | |
| Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 11.49B | Oct 2019 | VCEB vs SCHI | |
| Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.80B | Nov 2017 | VCEB vs VTC | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 9.20B | Nov 2009 | VCEB vs VCLT | |
| SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.99B | Apr 2011 | VCEB vs SPBO |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VCEB
VCEB has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 33. There are 76 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 3.74B | Sep 2016 | VCEB vs BSCQ | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 99 | 3.54B | Sep 2016 | VCEB vs IBDR | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 47.54M | Sep 2024 | VCEB vs MYCF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | 99 | 2.93B | Nov 2011 | VCEB vs FLRN | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 99 | 2.81B | Apr 2011 | VCEB vs FLTR |
Top Performing VCEB Alternatives (YTD)
VCEB is at 0.51% YTD. There are 70 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.33%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF | 3.33% | 541.60M | May 2014 | VCEB vs HYGH | |
| Pacer US Cash Cows Bond ETF | 2.49% | — | Dec 2024 | VCEB vs MILK | |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged Corporate Bond ETF | 2.45% | 517.40M | May 2014 | VCEB vs LQDH | |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged Long-Term Corporate B... | 2.40% | 197.08M | Jul 2015 | VCEB vs IGBH | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 2.19% | 2.81B | Apr 2011 | VCEB vs FLTR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VCEB
VCEB has 4.20% 1-year volatility. There are 72 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.61%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.61% | 3.74B | Sep 2016 | VCEB vs BSCQ | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 0.63% | 3.54B | Sep 2016 | VCEB vs IBDR | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.63% | 47.54M | Sep 2024 | VCEB vs MYCF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | 0.70% | 2.93B | Nov 2011 | VCEB vs FLRN | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 0.75% | 9.85B | Jun 2011 | VCEB vs FLOT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VCEB
VCEB has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.82%. There are 53 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | -0.08% | 3.54B | Sep 2016 | VCEB vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.10% | 3.74B | Sep 2016 | VCEB vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.12% | 47.54M | Sep 2024 | VCEB vs MYCF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | -0.23% | 2.93B | Nov 2011 | VCEB vs FLRN | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | -0.31% | 2.81B | Apr 2011 | VCEB vs FLTR |
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 | 59 | 8.19% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | VCEB vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | 8.82% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VCEB vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 58 | 23.32% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | VCEB vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 55 | 12.51% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | VCEB vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 31 | 3.52% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | VCEB vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 59 | 10.06% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | VCEB vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 75 | 11.51% | 96.10B | Nov 2006 | VCEB vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 32 | 0.49% | 394.40B | Apr 2007 | VCEB vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 54 | 6.98% | 127.80B | Apr 2006 | VCEB vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 84 | 14.47% | 245.00B | Jan 2004 | VCEB vs VTV |
Often Compared With VCEB
Investors most often compare VCEB with USHY, EAGG, BGRN. These 20 comparison targets span 15 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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