Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT) 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 VCIT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VCIT
VCIT charges 0.03% annually. No ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 11.49B | Oct 2019 | VCIT vs SCHI | |
| Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.80B | Nov 2017 | VCIT vs VTC | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 9.20B | Nov 2009 | VCIT vs VCLT | |
| SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.99B | Apr 2011 | VCIT vs SPBO | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | 50.50B | Nov 2009 | VCIT vs VCSH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VCIT
VCIT has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 37. There are 61 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 | VCIT vs BSCQ | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 99 | 3.54B | Sep 2016 | VCIT vs IBDR | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 47.54M | Sep 2024 | VCIT vs MYCF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | 99 | 2.93B | Nov 2011 | VCIT vs FLRN | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 99 | 2.81B | Apr 2011 | VCIT vs FLTR |
Top Performing VCIT Alternatives (YTD)
VCIT is at 0.31% YTD. There are 81 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 | VCIT vs HYGH | |
| Pacer US Cash Cows Bond ETF | 2.49% | — | Dec 2024 | VCIT vs MILK | |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged Corporate Bond ETF | 2.45% | 517.40M | May 2014 | VCIT vs LQDH | |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged Long-Term Corporate B... | 2.40% | 197.08M | Jul 2015 | VCIT vs IGBH | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | 2.19% | 2.81B | Apr 2011 | VCIT vs FLTR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VCIT
VCIT has 4.10% 1-year volatility. There are 60 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 | VCIT vs BSCQ | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 0.63% | 3.54B | Sep 2016 | VCIT vs IBDR | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.63% | 47.54M | Sep 2024 | VCIT vs MYCF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | 0.70% | 2.93B | Nov 2011 | VCIT vs FLRN | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 0.75% | 9.85B | Jun 2011 | VCIT vs FLOT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VCIT
VCIT has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.96%. There are 69 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 | VCIT vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.10% | 3.74B | Sep 2016 | VCIT vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.12% | 47.54M | Sep 2024 | VCIT vs MYCF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | -0.23% | 2.93B | Nov 2011 | VCIT vs FLRN | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | -0.31% | 2.81B | Apr 2011 | VCIT 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 | VCIT vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | 8.82% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VCIT vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 58 | 23.32% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | VCIT vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 55 | 12.51% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | VCIT vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 31 | 3.52% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | VCIT vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 59 | 10.06% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | VCIT vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 75 | 11.51% | 96.10B | Nov 2006 | VCIT vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 32 | 0.49% | 394.40B | Apr 2007 | VCIT vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 54 | 6.98% | 127.80B | Apr 2006 | VCIT vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 84 | 14.47% | 245.00B | Jan 2004 | VCIT vs VTV |
Often Compared With VCIT
Investors most often compare VCIT with LQD, IGIB, SPIB. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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