Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF (VTC) 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 VTC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VTC
VTC charges 0.04% annually. There is 1 ETF in the Corporate Bonds category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.97B | Apr 2011 | VTC vs SPBO | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | 8.60B | Nov 2009 | VTC vs VCLT | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | 68.10B | Nov 2009 | VTC vs VCIT | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.04% | 49.50B | Nov 2009 | VTC vs VCSH | |
| iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ... | 0.04% | 17.38B | Jan 2007 | VTC vs USIG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VTC
VTC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 39. There are 67 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 99 | 3.60B | Sep 2016 | VTC vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 3.80B | Sep 2016 | VTC vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 46.36M | Sep 2024 | VTC vs MYCF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | 99 | 2.93B | Nov 2011 | VTC vs FLRN | |
| VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF | 99 | 2.75B | Apr 2011 | VTC vs FLTR |
Top Performing VTC Alternatives (YTD)
VTC is at 0.60% YTD. There are 41 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 2.82%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders USD Investment Grade Corpora... | 2.82% | 45.39M | Dec 2018 | VTC vs BBCB | |
| Overlay Shares Short Term Bond ETF | 2.61% | 49.77M | Jan 2021 | VTC vs OVT | |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged Corporate Bond ETF | 2.31% | 514.83M | May 2014 | VTC vs LQDH | |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged Long-Term Corporate B... | 2.31% | 189.43M | Jul 2015 | VTC vs IGBH | |
| Pacer US Cash Cows Bond ETF | 2.18% | — | Dec 2024 | VTC vs MILK |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VTC
VTC has 4.37% 1-year volatility. There are 83 ETFs in the Corporate Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Quality Convertible Securities ET... | 0.00% | 42.01M | Feb 2021 | VTC vs QCON | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.63% | 3.80B | Sep 2016 | VTC vs BSCQ | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 0.64% | 3.60B | Sep 2016 | VTC vs IBDR | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 0.66% | 46.36M | Sep 2024 | VTC vs MYCF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | 0.68% | 2.93B | Nov 2011 | VTC vs FLRN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VTC
VTC has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.88%. There are 63 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% | 3.60B | Sep 2016 | VTC vs IBDR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.10% | 3.80B | Sep 2016 | VTC vs BSCQ | |
| State Street My2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -0.12% | 46.36M | Sep 2024 | VTC vs MYCF | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating ... | -0.23% | 2.93B | Nov 2011 | VTC vs FLRN | |
| VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF | -0.31% | 2.75B | Apr 2011 | VTC 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 | 70 | 10.91% | 1.60T | Sep 2010 | VTC vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 68 | 11.20% | 2.20T | May 2001 | VTC vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 76 | 31.64% | 144.20B | Mar 2004 | VTC vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 60 | 14.25% | 629.30B | Jan 2011 | VTC vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 43 | 9.49% | 365.00B | Jan 2004 | VTC vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 67 | 12.24% | 90.20B | Jun 2008 | VTC vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 77 | 12.47% | 94.60B | Nov 2006 | VTC vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 37 | 0.27% | 389.80B | Apr 2007 | VTC vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 56 | 7.57% | 124.70B | Apr 2006 | VTC vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 79 | 12.30% | 238.00B | Jan 2004 | VTC vs VTV |
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