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ABXBvsVCRBETF Comparison

ETF 1
ABXB

Abacus Flexible Bond Leaders ETF

This fund is part of
US Aggregate Bonds
+0.03%
VS
ETF 2
VCRB

Vanguard Core Bond ETF

This fund is part of
US Aggregate Bonds
+0.03%

Abacus Flexible Bond Leaders ETF (ABXB) and Vanguard Core Bond ETF (VCRB) belong to the same industry segment: US Aggregate Bonds. In contrast, VCRB's top sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Industrials. ABXB is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.82%, versus 0.1% for VCRB. ABXB is down -1.56% year-to-date (YTD) with -$1K in YTD flows. VCRB performs better with -1.43% YTD performance, and +$3.16B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of ABXB and VCRB below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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ABXB vs VCRB performance and flow charts

Performance

-1.5-1.0-0.50.00.5%Sep 16Sep 23Sep 30Oct 7Oct 14

Cumulative Flows

0 M50 M100 M150 M200 M250 M300 M350 MSep 16Sep 23Sep 30Oct 7Oct 14

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
ABXB
VCRB
-0.43%-0.22%
-1.64%-1.86%
-1.56%-1.43%
-0.21%-1.62%
+19.03%n/a
+3.86%n/a
Flows
ABXB
VCRB
-+$322M
-+$670M
-$1K+$3.16B
-$1K+$3.96B
-$31M-
-$72M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
ABXB
VCRB
+3.05%+4.26%
+3.70%+3.78%
+4.15%n/a
+5.69%n/a
Max drawdown
ABXB
VCRB
-2.17%-3.36%
-3.81%-4.51%
-3.81%n/a
-16.42%n/a
Max drawdown duration
ABXB
VCRB
52d52d
229d229d
229dn/a
1261dn/a
Trading data

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ABXB
VCRB
Last sale
10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
$18.69
$74.14
Previous close
10/15/2026
$18.68
$74.12
Consolidated volume
10/15/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of October 19, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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VCRB
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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
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ABXB
VCRB
Last price
$18.69
$74.14
1D performance
+0.05%
+0.02%
AuM$1.87 M$7.81 B
E/R0.82%0.1%
Characteristics
ABXB
VCRB
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderTrimtabs Asset ManagementVanguard
BenchmarkFCF Tactical High Yield Index-
N° of holdings-2104
Asset classFixed Income-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateDecember 8, 2020December 14, 2023
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

ABXB
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VCRB
USA
42.94%
Other
57.06%

Sectors

ABXB
Data will be available soon
VCRB
Sovereign
25.04%
Finance
11.15%
Industrials
7.24%
Other
56.57%
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Diversification

ABXB
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VCRB

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

9.6%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 1, 1970
ABXB
Data will be available soon
VCRB
USA, Notes 4.125% 31oct2029, USD (AF-2029)
1.05%
USA, Notes 4.625% 30apr2029, USD (Y-2029)
0.89%
USA, Notes 3.75% 15apr2028, USD (AM-2028)
0.81%
USA, Notes 3.375% 30nov2027, USD (BL-2027)
0.76%
USA, Notes 4.625% 30apr2031, USD (K-2031)
0.75%
USA, Notes 3.625% 30sep2031, USD (Q-2031)
0.69%
US459058MC43
0.66%
USA, Notes 1.875% 28feb2029, USD (H-2029)
0.57%
USA, Notes 3.5% 15nov2028, USD (AU-2028)
0.57%
USA, Notes 3.625% 31may2028, USD (Z-2028)
0.52%
US3136G6NT15
0.50%
USA, Notes 4.25% 31jan2030, USD (U-2030)
0.47%
NVIDIA, 4.25% 15jun2028, USD
0.46%
USA, Notes 4.625% 15feb2035, USD (B-2035)
0.45%
USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2034, USD (C-2034)
0.44%
Frequently asked questions about ABXB and VCRB

How have the ABXB and VCRB ETFs performed in 2026?

As of October 16, 2026, ABXB is down -1.56% year-to-date (YTD), while VCRB has lost -1.43%. That puts VCRB better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: ABXB or VCRB?

Year-to-date, the ABXB ETF saw -$1K in flows, compared to +$3.16B for VCRB.

Which ETF is more volatile: ABXB or VCRB?

Over the past year, ABXB had a volatility of 3.7%, while VCRB experienced 3.78%.

Which ETF is bigger: ABXB or VCRB?

As of October 16, 2026, ABXB holds $1.87 M in assets under management (AUM), while VCRB manages $7.81 B.

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