Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF (VCEB) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to VCEB
VCEB charges 0.12% annually. Among ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VCEB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Apr 6, 2011 | VCEB vs SPBO | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | Nov 19, 2009 | VCEB vs VCLT | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | Nov 19, 2009 | VCEB vs VCIT | |
| iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ... | 0.04% | Jan 5, 2007 | VCEB vs USIG | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | Nov 19, 2009 | VCEB vs VCSH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VCEB
Among ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 99 | Sep 13, 2016 | VCEB vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | Sep 14, 2016 | VCEB vs BSCQ | |
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond Factor ETF | 98 | Jun 12, 2018 | VCEB vs FLDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | 98 | Sep 27, 2017 | VCEB vs BSCR | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2027 Term Corporate ETF | 98 | Sep 14, 2017 | VCEB vs IBDS |
Top Performing VCEB Alternatives (YTD)
VCEB alternatives from the Corporate Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlay Shares Short Term Bond ETF | 1.21% | Jan 14, 2021 | VCEB vs OVT | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | 0.84% | Nov 30, 2011 | VCEB vs FLRN | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 0.84% | Jun 14, 2011 | VCEB vs FLOT | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.79% | Sep 14, 2016 | VCEB vs BSCQ | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 0.72% | Sep 13, 2016 | VCEB vs IBDR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VCEB
VCEB alternatives from the Corporate Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Quality Convertible Securities ET... | 0.00% | Feb 16, 2021 | VCEB vs QCON | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 0.82% | Sep 13, 2016 | VCEB vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.84% | Sep 14, 2016 | VCEB vs BSCQ | |
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond Factor ETF | 0.98% | Jun 12, 2018 | VCEB vs FLDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | 1.48% | Sep 27, 2017 | VCEB vs BSCR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VCEB
VCEB alternatives from the Corporate Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | -0.37% | Sep 13, 2016 | VCEB vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.41% | Sep 14, 2016 | VCEB vs BSCQ | |
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond Factor ETF | -0.76% | Jun 12, 2018 | VCEB vs FLDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.81% | Sep 27, 2017 | VCEB vs BSCR | |
| SPDR Portfolio Short Term Corporate Bond ETF | -0.87% | Dec 16, 2009 | VCEB vs SPSB |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | VCEB vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VCEB vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VCEB vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | VCEB vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | VCEB vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VCEB vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VCEB vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VCEB vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VCEB vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VCEB vs VTV |
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