GIGLvsVCEBETF Comparison
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Goldman Sachs Corporate Bond ETF (GIGL) belongs to the US Aggregate Bonds segment. Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF (VCEB) is part of the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. GIGL's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Industrials. In contrast, VCEB's top sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Healthcare. GIGL is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.3%, versus 0.12% for VCEB. GIGL is down -1.53% year-to-date (YTD) with +$194M in YTD flows. VCEB performs worse with -1.78% YTD performance, and +$242M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of GIGL and VCEB 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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GIGL vs VCEB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/15/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | GIGL VCEB | -0.99%-0.91% | -2.25%-2.44% | -1.53%-1.78% | -1.11%-1.72% | n/a+14.93% | n/a-2.29% |
| Flows | GIGL VCEB | +$16M+$48M | +$29M-$2M | +$194M+$242M | +$228M+$338M | -+$795M | -+$1.06B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | GIGL VCEB | +4.00%+4.06% | +3.97%+3.93% | n/a+5.19% | n/a+6.38% |
| Max drawdown | GIGL VCEB | -2.83%-2.90% | -3.11%-3.16% | n/a-4.56% | n/a-21.36% |
| Max drawdown duration | GIGL VCEB | 78d78d | 198d198d | n/a280d | n/a1493d |
Trading data
GIGL | VCEB | |
Last sale 9/16/2026 at 1:30 PM | $48.82 | $60.58 |
| Previous close 09/15/2026 | $48.77 | $60.50 |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
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GIGL | VCEB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $48.82 | $60.58 |
| 1D performance | +0.10% | +0.13% |
| AuM | $230.34 M | $1.19 B |
| E/R | 0.3% | 0.12% |
Characteristics
GIGL | VCEB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | Goldman Sachs | Vanguard |
| Benchmark | - | Bloomberg MSCI US Corporate SRI Select Index |
| N° of holdings | 463 | 2700 |
| Asset class | - | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | June 25, 2025 | September 22, 2020 |
| ESG | No | Yes |
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Exposure
Countries
GIGL
USA
84.59%
Other
15.41%
VCEB
USA
83.98%
Other
16.02%
Sectors
GIGL
Finance
41.39%
Technology
11.65%
Industrials
10.64%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
8.57%
Other
27.75%
VCEB
Finance
49.08%
Technology
15.19%
Healthcare
10.95%
Telecommunication.
8.43%
Other
16.36%
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Diversification
GIGL
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
14.12%
VCEB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
2.62%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
GIGL
Goldman Sachs Central Government Fund
2.46%
Ford Motor Credit Co, 5.42% 9apr2031, USD
1.51%
Bank of America Corporation, 4.456% 6feb2032, USD (N)
1.23%
Citigroup, 3.057% 25jan2033, USD
0.93%
JP Morgan, 5.193% 5feb2037, USD
0.88%
Oracle, 5.35% 4may2033, USD
0.80%
Bacardi Ltd, 4.7% 15may2028, USD
0.80%
Barclays, 4.836% 9may2028, USD
0.74%
Solventum, 5.6% 23mar2034, USD
0.73%
Expedia Group, 5.4% 15feb2035, USD
0.71%
Aercap Ireland Capital, 6.45% 15apr2027, USD
0.70%
Broadcom Inc, 5.2% 15jul2035, USD
0.69%
MSCI Inc, 3.25% 15aug2033, USD
0.66%
General Motors Financial, 5.35% 15jul2027, USD
0.65%
Salesforce, 5.55% 15mar2036, USD
0.63%
VCEB
USA, Notes 4.125% 30jun2031, USD (AA-2031)
0.44%
Wells Fargo, 4.15% 24jan2029, USD (Q)
0.22%
Morgan Stanley, 4.994% 12apr2029, USD (I)
0.18%
Meta Platforms, 5.25% 15may2036, USD
0.18%
Amazon.com, 4.875% 13mar2036, USD
0.17%
T-Mobile USA, 3.875% 15apr2030, USD
0.17%
Meta Platforms, 6.3% 15may2056, USD
0.15%
AbbVie, 4.25% 21nov2049, USD
0.15%
Goldman Sachs, 5.065% 21jan2037, USD
0.14%
CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD
0.14%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.65% 15jul2033, USD
0.14%
Amazon.com, 5.8% 13mar2056, USD
0.14%
Bank of America Corporation, 5.288% 25apr2034, USD (N)
0.14%
Bank of America Corporation, 4.571% 27apr2033, USD (N)
0.13%
Meta Platforms, 5.5% 15nov2045, USD
0.13%
Frequently asked questions about GIGL and VCEB
How have the GIGL and VCEB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 15, 2026, GIGL is down -1.53% year-to-date (YTD), while VCEB has lost -1.78%. That puts GIGL better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: GIGL or VCEB?
Year-to-date, the GIGL ETF saw +$194M in flows, compared to +$242M for VCEB.
Which ETF is more volatile: GIGL or VCEB?
Over the past year, GIGL had a volatility of 3.97%, while VCEB experienced 3.93%.
Which ETF is bigger: GIGL or VCEB?
As of September 15, 2026, GIGL holds $230.34 M in assets under management (AUM), while VCEB manages $1.19 B.
What sectors do the GIGL and VCEB ETFs invest in?
GIGL leans toward sectors like Finance, Technology and Industrials. Meanwhile, VCEB focuses on Finance, Technology and Healthcare.
What are the top holdings of the GIGL ETF and VCEB ETF?
GIGL top holdings include Goldman Sachs Central Government Fund, Ford Motor Credit Co, 5.42% 9apr2031, USD and Bank of America Corporation, 4.456% 6feb2032, USD (N). VCEB holds in its top three: USA, Notes 4.125% 30jun2031, USD (AA-2031), Wells Fargo, 4.15% 24jan2029, USD (Q) and Morgan Stanley, 4.994% 12apr2029, USD (I).
Which ETF is more diversified: GIGL or VCEB?
GIGL holds 463 securities with 14.12% of its assets in the top 15. VCEB has 2701 securities and a top 15 weight of 2.62%.
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