PCSvsVCSHETF Comparison
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PGIM Corporate Bond 0-5 Year ETF (PCS) belongs to the Intl IG Bonds segment. Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) is part of the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. PCS's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Utilities and Industrials. In contrast, VCSH's top sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Utilities. PCS is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.2%, versus 0.03% for VCSH. PCS is up 0.95% year-to-date (YTD) with +$509M in YTD flows. VCSH performs worse with 0.57% YTD performance, and +$6.37B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of PCS 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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PCS vs VCSH performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/15/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | PCS VCSH | +0.14%+0.27% | -0.21%-0.40% | +0.95%+0.57% | +1.81%+1.22% | n/a+17.38% | n/a+12.45% |
| Flows | PCS VCSH | +$41M+$1.05B | +$64M+$1.27B | +$509M+$6.37B | +$547M+$6.69B | -+$8.81B | -+$6.16B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | PCS VCSH | +1.67%+2.02% | +1.54%+1.87% | n/a+2.20% | n/a+2.78% |
| Max drawdown | PCS VCSH | -1.21%-1.55% | -1.21%-1.55% | n/a-1.55% | n/a-8.98% |
| Max drawdown duration | PCS VCSH | 51d52d | 51d52d | n/a52d | n/a815d |
Trading data
PCS | VCSH | |
Last sale 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM | $49.26 | $77.51 |
| Previous close 10/15/2026 | $49.23 | $77.48 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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Main metrics
Last update 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
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PCS | VCSH | |
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| Last price | $49.26 | $77.51 |
| 1D performance | +0.05% | +0.04% |
| AuM | $674.59 M | $45.26 B |
| E/R | 0.2% | 0.03% |
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Exposure
Countries
PCS
USA
81.47%
Other
18.53%
VCSH
USA
81.13%
Other
18.87%
Sectors
PCS
Finance
40.52%
Utilities
9.68%
Industrials
8.94%
Energy
7.53%
Other
33.33%
VCSH
Finance
45.88%
Technology
8.71%
Utilities
7.55%
Other
37.86%
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Diversification
PCS
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
20.28%
VCSH
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.39%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
PCS
JP Morgan, 5.581% 22apr2030, USD
2.10%
Bank of America Corporation, 2.087% 14jun2029, USD (N)
1.92%
Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., 5.504% 26may2028, USD (A)
1.65%
Goldman Sachs, 4.369% 21oct2031, USD
1.60%
Citigroup, 4.952% 7may2031, USD
1.55%
USA, Notes 3.875% 31mar2028, USD (AZ-2028)
1.39%
Goldman Sachs, 2.64% 24feb2028, USD
1.30%
Morgan Stanley, 2.699% 22jan2031, USD (I)
1.29%
Spirit AeroSystems, 4.6% 15jun2028, USD
1.19%
Philip Morris International, 4.375% 1nov2027, USD
1.19%
Southern California Edison, 5.3% 1mar2028, USD (2023A)
1.10%
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc., 4.9% 15dec2030, USD
1.02%
Wells Fargo, 4.97% 23apr2029, USD (W)
1.01%
Cigna Group, 2.4% 15mar2030, USD
1.01%
JP Morgan, 4.995% 22jul2030, 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 PCS and VCSH
How have the PCS and VCSH ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 15, 2026, PCS is up 0.95% year-to-date (YTD), while VCSH has returned 0.57%. That puts PCS better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: PCS or VCSH?
Year-to-date, the PCS ETF saw +$509M in flows, compared to +$6.37B for VCSH.
Which ETF is more volatile: PCS or VCSH?
Over the past year, PCS had a volatility of 1.54%, while VCSH experienced 1.87%.
Which ETF is bigger: PCS or VCSH?
As of October 15, 2026, PCS holds $674.59 M in assets under management (AUM), while VCSH manages $45.26 B.
What sectors do the PCS and VCSH ETFs invest in?
PCS leans toward sectors like Finance, Utilities and Industrials. Meanwhile, VCSH focuses on Finance, Technology and Utilities.
What are the top holdings of the PCS ETF and VCSH ETF?
PCS top holdings include JP Morgan, 5.581% 22apr2030, USD, Bank of America Corporation, 2.087% 14jun2029, USD (N) and Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., 5.504% 26may2028, USD (A). 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: PCS or VCSH?
PCS holds 297 securities with 20.28% of its assets in the top 15. VCSH has 3027 securities and a top 15 weight of 3.39%.
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