PCIvsVCSHETF Comparison
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PGIM Corporate Bond 5-10 Year ETF (PCI) belongs to the Intl IG Bonds segment. Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) is part of the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. PCI's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Utilities and Energy. In contrast, VCSH's top sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Utilities. PCI is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.25%, versus 0.03% for VCSH. PCI is down -1.64% year-to-date (YTD) with +$466M in YTD flows. VCSH performs better with 0.74% YTD performance, and +$6.35B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of PCI 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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PCI vs VCSH performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/27/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | PCI VCSH | +1.68%+0.93% | -1.14%-0.08% | -1.64%+0.74% | -1.66%+1.32% | n/a+17.58% | n/a+12.75% |
| Flows | PCI VCSH | +$56M+$799M | +$66M+$1.25B | +$466M+$6.35B | +$466M+$6.45B | -+$9.99B | -+$5.44B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | PCI VCSH | +4.91%+2.14% | +4.23%+1.91% | n/a+2.19% | n/a+2.79% |
| Max drawdown | PCI VCSH | -3.61%-1.55% | -4.96%-1.55% | n/a-1.55% | n/a-8.98% |
| Max drawdown duration | PCI VCSH | 63d64d | 240d64d | n/a64d | n/a815d |
Trading data
PCI | VCSH | |
Last sale 10/29/2026 at 1:30 PM | $77.77 | |
| Previous close 10/28/2026 | $77.67 | |
| Consolidated volume 10/28/2026 | ||
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/29/2026 at 1:30 PM
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PCI | VCSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | – | $77.77 |
| 1D performance | – | +0.12% |
| AuM | $582.25 M | $45.31 B |
| E/R | 0.25% | 0.03% |
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Exposure
Countries
PCI
USA
80.55%
Other
19.45%
VCSH
USA
81.13%
Other
18.87%
Sectors
PCI
Finance
42.59%
Utilities
9.17%
Energy
8.91%
Technology
8.22%
Other
31.11%
VCSH
Finance
45.88%
Technology
8.71%
Utilities
7.55%
Other
37.86%
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Diversification
PCI
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
17.82%
VCSH
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.39%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
PCI
Morgan Stanley, 2.511% 20oct2032, USD (I)
1.93%
JP Morgan, 5.502% 24jan2036, USD
1.85%
USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2034, USD (C-2034)
1.43%
Bank of America Corporation, 5.518% 25oct2035, USD (N)
1.16%
Broadcom Inc, 3.469% 15apr2034, USD
1.12%
Capital One Financial, 6.377% 8jun2034, USD
1.12%
Southern California Gas, 5.05% 1sep2034, USD (CCC)
1.07%
ProLogis LP, 5.125% 15jan2034, USD
1.07%
Wells Fargo, 5.557% 25jul2034, USD (W)
1.03%
USA, Notes 4.25% 30jun2033, USD (M-2033)
1.03%
Bank of America Corporation, 5.288% 25apr2034, USD (N)
1.02%
Targa Resources Corp, 5.55% 15aug2035, USD
1.01%
Canadian Natural Resources, 6.45% 30jun2033, USD
1.00%
PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund
1.00%
Sun Communities Operating, 2.7% 15jul2031, USD
0.98%
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 PCI and VCSH
How have the PCI and VCSH ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 27, 2026, PCI is down -1.64% year-to-date (YTD), while VCSH has returned 0.74%. That puts VCSH better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: PCI or VCSH?
Year-to-date, the PCI ETF saw +$466M in flows, compared to +$6.35B for VCSH.
Which ETF is more volatile: PCI or VCSH?
Over the past year, PCI had a volatility of 4.23%, while VCSH experienced 1.91%.
Which ETF is bigger: PCI or VCSH?
As of October 27, 2026, PCI holds $582.25 M in assets under management (AUM), while VCSH manages $45.31 B.
What sectors do the PCI and VCSH ETFs invest in?
PCI leans toward sectors like Finance, Utilities and Energy. Meanwhile, VCSH focuses on Finance, Technology and Utilities.
What are the top holdings of the PCI ETF and VCSH ETF?
PCI top holdings include Morgan Stanley, 2.511% 20oct2032, USD (I), JP Morgan, 5.502% 24jan2036, USD and USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2034, USD (C-2034). 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: PCI or VCSH?
PCI holds 273 securities with 17.82% of its assets in the top 15. VCSH has 3027 securities and a top 15 weight of 3.39%.
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