LQDvsVCSHETF Comparison
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iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) belongs to the Intl IG Bonds segment. Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) is part of the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. LQD's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Healthcare. In contrast, VCSH's top sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Utilities. LQD is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.14%, versus 0.03% for VCSH. LQD is down -2.92% year-to-date (YTD) with +$794M in YTD flows. VCSH performs better with 0.57% YTD performance, and +$6.37B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of LQD and VCSH 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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LQD vs VCSH performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | LQD VCSH | -0.57%+0.27% | -2.62%-0.40% | -2.92%+0.57% | -3.61%+1.22% | +17.43%+17.38% | -4.94%+12.45% |
| Flows | LQD VCSH | +$1.34B+$1.05B | -$5.16B+$1.27B | +$794M+$6.37B | -$659M+$6.69B | -$516M+$8.81B | -$1.31B+$6.16B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | LQD VCSH | +5.83%+2.02% | +5.28%+1.87% | +6.72%+2.20% | +8.17%+2.78% |
| Max drawdown | LQD VCSH | -4.18%-1.55% | -6.00%-1.55% | -6.22%-1.55% | -24.70%-8.98% |
| Max drawdown duration | LQD VCSH | 89d52d | 229d52d | 318d52d | 1802d815d |
Trading data
LQD | VCSH | |
Last sale 10/19/2026 at 1:30 PM | $102.88 | $77.40 |
| Previous close 10/16/2026 | $103.40 | $77.51 |
| Consolidated volume 10/16/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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Main metrics
Last update 10/19/2026 at 1:30 PM
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LQD | VCSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $102.88 | $77.40 |
| 1D performance | -0.50% | -0.14% |
| AuM | $28.78 B | $45.26 B |
| E/R | 0.14% | 0.03% |
Characteristics
LQD | VCSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | iShares | Vanguard |
| Benchmark | Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index | Bloomberg U.S. 1–5 Year Corporate Bond Index |
| N° of holdings | 3089 | 2966 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | July 22, 2002 | November 19, 2009 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
LQD
USA
85.26%
Other
14.74%
VCSH
USA
81.13%
Other
18.87%
Sectors
LQD
Finance
32.42%
Technology
13.63%
Healthcare
10.13%
Energy
7.98%
Telecommunication.
7.88%
Other
27.97%
VCSH
Finance
45.88%
Technology
8.71%
Utilities
7.55%
Other
37.86%
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Diversification
LQD
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.21%
VCSH
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.39%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
LQD
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
1.04%
Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD
0.18%
CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD
0.18%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.35% 15jul2031, USD
0.17%
T-Mobile USA, 3.875% 15apr2030, USD
0.17%
Meta Platforms, 4.875% 15nov2035, USD
0.16%
US161175CU68
0.15%
US161175CV42
0.15%
Amazon.com, 4.875% 13mar2036, USD
0.15%
Goldman Sachs, 6.75% 1oct2037, USD
0.14%
Meta Platforms, 5.25% 15may2036, USD
0.14%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.65% 15jul2033, USD
0.14%
Pfizer, 5.3% 19may2053, USD
0.14%
Meta Platforms, 6.3% 15may2056, USD
0.14%
Amazon.com, 4.8% 9jul2031, USD
0.14%
VCSH
US91282CRK98
0.76%
Bank of America Corporation, 3.419% 20dec2028, USD
0.24%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.35% 15jul2031, USD
0.22%
AbbVie, 3.2% 21nov2029, USD
0.20%
CVS Health, 4.3% 25mar2028, USD
0.20%
T-Mobile USA, 3.875% 15apr2030, USD
0.20%
Amazon.com, 4.25% 13mar2031, USD
0.19%
Boeing, 5.15% 1may2030, USD
0.19%
Wells Fargo, 5.574% 25jul2029, USD (W)
0.18%
JP Morgan, 4.622% 23apr2032, USD
0.17%
Pfizer, 4.45% 19may2028, USD
0.17%
Morgan Stanley, 4.809% 16apr2032, USD (I)
0.17%
Amgen, 5.15% 2mar2028, USD
0.17%
Bank of America Corporation, 2.687% 22apr2032, USD (N)
0.16%
Cigna Group, 4.375% 15oct2028, USD
0.16%
Frequently asked questions about LQD and VCSH
How have the LQD and VCSH ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, LQD is down -2.92% year-to-date (YTD), while VCSH has returned 0.57%. That puts VCSH better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: LQD or VCSH?
Year-to-date, the LQD ETF saw +$794M in flows, compared to +$6.37B for VCSH.
Which ETF is more volatile: LQD or VCSH?
Over the past year, LQD had a volatility of 5.28%, while VCSH experienced 1.87%.
Which ETF is bigger: LQD or VCSH?
As of October 16, 2026, LQD holds $28.78 B in assets under management (AUM), while VCSH manages $45.26 B.
What sectors do the LQD and VCSH ETFs invest in?
LQD leans toward sectors like Finance, Technology and Healthcare. Meanwhile, VCSH focuses on Finance, Technology and Utilities.
What are the top holdings of the LQD ETF and VCSH ETF?
LQD top holdings include BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD and CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD. VCSH holds in its top three: US91282CRK98, Bank of America Corporation, 3.419% 20dec2028, USD and Space Exploration Technologies, 5.35% 15jul2031, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: LQD or VCSH?
LQD holds 3138 securities with 3.21% of its assets in the top 15. VCSH has 3027 securities and a top 15 weight of 3.39%.
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