Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) Alternatives
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) 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 VCSH. 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 VCSH
VCSH charges 0.04% annually. Among ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VCSH alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Apr 6, 2011 | VCSH vs SPBO | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | Nov 19, 2009 | VCSH vs VCIT | |
| Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | Nov 7, 2017 | VCSH vs VTC | |
| iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ... | 0.04% | Jan 5, 2007 | VCSH vs USIG | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | Nov 19, 2009 | VCSH vs VCLT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VCSH
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 | VCSH vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | Sep 14, 2016 | VCSH vs BSCQ | |
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond Factor ETF | 98 | Jun 12, 2018 | VCSH vs FLDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | 98 | Sep 27, 2017 | VCSH vs BSCR | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2027 Term Corporate ETF | 98 | Sep 14, 2017 | VCSH vs IBDS |
Top Performing VCSH Alternatives (YTD)
VCSH 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 | VCSH vs OVT | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | 0.84% | Nov 30, 2011 | VCSH vs FLRN | |
| iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 0.84% | Jun 14, 2011 | VCSH vs FLOT | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.79% | Sep 14, 2016 | VCSH vs BSCQ | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 0.72% | Sep 13, 2016 | VCSH vs IBDR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VCSH
VCSH 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 | VCSH vs QCON | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 0.82% | Sep 13, 2016 | VCSH vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.84% | Sep 14, 2016 | VCSH vs BSCQ | |
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond Factor ETF | 0.98% | Jun 12, 2018 | VCSH vs FLDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | 1.48% | Sep 27, 2017 | VCSH vs BSCR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VCSH
VCSH 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 | VCSH vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.41% | Sep 14, 2016 | VCSH vs BSCQ | |
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond Factor ETF | -0.76% | Jun 12, 2018 | VCSH vs FLDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.81% | Sep 27, 2017 | VCSH vs BSCR | |
| SPDR Portfolio Short Term Corporate Bond ETF | -0.87% | Dec 16, 2009 | VCSH 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 | VCSH vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VCSH vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VCSH vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | VCSH vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | VCSH vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VCSH vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VCSH vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VCSH vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VCSH vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VCSH vs VTV |
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