Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) Alternatives
Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) 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 VCLT. 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 VCLT
VCLT charges 0.04% annually. Among ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VCLT alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Apr 6, 2011 | VCLT vs SPBO | |
| iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ... | 0.04% | Jan 5, 2007 | VCLT vs USIG | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | Nov 19, 2009 | VCLT vs VCSH | |
| Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | Nov 7, 2017 | VCLT vs VTC | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | Nov 19, 2009 | VCLT vs VCIT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VCLT
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 | VCLT vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | Sep 14, 2016 | VCLT vs BSCQ | |
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond Factor ETF | 98 | Jun 12, 2018 | VCLT vs FLDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | 98 | Sep 27, 2017 | VCLT vs BSCR | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2027 Term Corporate ETF | 98 | Sep 14, 2017 | VCLT vs IBDS |
Top Performing VCLT Alternatives (YTD)
VCLT alternatives from the Corporate Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlay Shares Short Term Bond ETF | 1.31% | Jan 14, 2021 | VCLT vs OVT | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | 0.77% | Nov 30, 2011 | VCLT vs FLRN | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.74% | Sep 14, 2016 | VCLT vs BSCQ | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 0.74% | Jun 14, 2011 | VCLT vs FLOT | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 0.73% | Sep 13, 2016 | VCLT vs IBDR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VCLT
VCLT 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 | VCLT vs QCON | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 0.82% | Sep 13, 2016 | VCLT vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.84% | Sep 14, 2016 | VCLT vs BSCQ | |
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond Factor ETF | 0.98% | Jun 12, 2018 | VCLT vs FLDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | 1.48% | Sep 27, 2017 | VCLT vs BSCR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VCLT
VCLT 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 | VCLT vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.41% | Sep 14, 2016 | VCLT vs BSCQ | |
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond Factor ETF | -0.76% | Jun 12, 2018 | VCLT vs FLDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.81% | Sep 27, 2017 | VCLT vs BSCR | |
| SPDR Portfolio Short Term Corporate Bond ETF | -0.87% | Dec 16, 2009 | VCLT 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 | 60 | -3.66% | Sep 7, 2010 | VCLT vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | -3.29% | Jun 27, 2016 | VCLT vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 62 | -6.16% | Mar 25, 2004 | VCLT vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 85 | 3.51% | Jan 26, 2011 | VCLT vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | -9.39% | Nov 13, 2000 | VCLT vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 74 | -0.74% | Jun 24, 2008 | VCLT vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 65 | 3.69% | Feb 7, 2019 | VCLT vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 50 | 0.09% | Apr 3, 2007 | VCLT vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 47 | -1.48% | Dec 19, 2013 | VCLT vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 60 | 3.54% | Jan 26, 2004 | VCLT vs VTV |
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