SHYLvsVCITETF Comparison
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ETF 2
VCIT
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate IG Bonds
-0.16%
Xtrackers Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF (SHYL) belongs to the Intl HY Bonds segment. Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT) is part of the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. SHYL's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials. In contrast, VCIT's top sector exposures are Finance, Utilities and Technology. SHYL is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.2%, versus 0.03% for VCIT. SHYL is up 0.12% year-to-date (YTD) with +$31M in YTD flows. VCIT performs worse with -2.32% YTD performance, and +$11.30B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SHYL and VCIT 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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SHYL vs VCIT performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/23/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SHYL VCIT | -1.08%+0.46% | -1.18%-1.15% | +0.12%-2.32% | +1.48%-2.08% | +25.20%+21.58% | +24.42%+3.67% |
| Flows | SHYL VCIT | +$4M-$680M | +$2M+$1.39B | +$31M+$11.30B | +$36M+$14.34B | +$186M+$30.19B | +$198M+$30.52B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | SHYL VCIT | +2.45%+4.86% | +2.27%+4.21% | +2.86%+5.00% | +4.02%+6.19% |
| Max drawdown | SHYL VCIT | -2.29%-3.59% | -2.29%-5.31% | -3.62%-5.31% | -9.14%-19.35% |
| Max drawdown duration | SHYL VCIT | 57d59d | 57d236d | 68d236d | 577d1321d |
Trading data
SHYL | VCIT | |
Last sale 10/23/2026 at 1:30 PM | $42.80 | $79.25 |
| Previous close 10/22/2026 | $42.77 | $79.47 |
| Consolidated volume 10/22/2026 | ||
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| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| 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 10/23/2026 at 1:30 PM
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SHYL | VCIT | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $42.80 | $79.25 |
| 1D performance | +0.07% | -0.28% |
| AuM | $265.24 M | $67.05 B |
| E/R | 0.2% | 0.03% |
Characteristics
SHYL | VCIT | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Xtrackers by DWS | Vanguard |
| Benchmark | Solactive USD High Yield Corporates Total Market 0-5 Year Index | Bloomberg U.S. 5–10 Year Corporate Bond Index |
| N° of holdings | 821 | 2244 |
| Asset class | Fixed Income | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | January 10, 2018 | November 19, 2009 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
SHYL
USA
85.25%
Other
14.75%
VCIT
USA
85.21%
Other
14.79%
Sectors
SHYL
Finance
20.35%
Consumer Services
14.75%
Industrials
9.68%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.48%
Business Services
8.23%
Energy
7.44%
Other
31.07%
VCIT
Finance
39.36%
Utilities
10.2%
Technology
9.94%
Other
40.5%
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Diversification
SHYL
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
7.32%
VCIT
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.83%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
SHYL
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.81%
PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD
0.62%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.58%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.56%
Hub International, 7.25% 15jun2030, USD
0.50%
Venture Global LNG, 9.5% 1feb2029, USD
0.47%
Centene, 4.625% 15dec2029, USD
0.47%
RP Escrow Issuer, 7.125% 1jun2031, USD
0.47%
TransDigm, 6.375% 1mar2029, USD
0.43%
CCO Holdings, 4.75% 1mar2030, USD
0.42%
Emerald Debt Merger Sub, 6.625% 15dec2030, USD
0.40%
CCO Holdings, 4.25% 1feb2031, USD
0.40%
Mauser Packaging Solutions, 7.875% 15apr2030, USD
0.40%
1011778 B.C., 4% 15oct2030, USD
0.40%
DaVita, 4.625% 1jun2030, USD
0.39%
VCIT
Amazon.com, 4.875% 13mar2036, USD
0.29%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.875% 15jul2036, USD
0.28%
Boeing, 6.528% 1may2034, USD
0.27%
Bank of America Corporation, 5.015% 22jul2033, USD (N)
0.27%
Pfizer, 4.75% 19may2033, USD
0.26%
Meta Platforms, 4.875% 15nov2035, USD
0.26%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.65% 15jul2033, USD
0.26%
Anheuser-Busch, 4.7% 1feb2036, USD
0.25%
Oracle, 5.7% 4feb2036, USD
0.25%
Meta Platforms, 5.25% 15may2036, USD
0.25%
JP Morgan, 5.35% 1jun2034, USD
0.25%
Amazon.com, 5.3% 9jul2036, USD
0.24%
Goldman Sachs, 5.065% 21jan2037, USD
0.24%
Amgen, 5.25% 2mar2033, USD
0.23%
Bank of America Corporation, 4.571% 27apr2033, USD (N)
0.22%
Frequently asked questions about SHYL and VCIT
How have the SHYL and VCIT ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 23, 2026, SHYL is up 0.12% year-to-date (YTD), while VCIT has lost -2.32%. That puts SHYL better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: SHYL or VCIT?
Year-to-date, the SHYL ETF saw +$31M in flows, compared to +$11.30B for VCIT.
Which ETF is more volatile: SHYL or VCIT?
Over the past year, SHYL had a volatility of 2.27%, while VCIT experienced 4.21%.
Which ETF is bigger: SHYL or VCIT?
As of October 23, 2026, SHYL holds $265.24 M in assets under management (AUM), while VCIT manages $67.05 B.
What sectors do the SHYL and VCIT ETFs invest in?
SHYL leans toward sectors like Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials. Meanwhile, VCIT focuses on Finance, Utilities and Technology.
What are the top holdings of the SHYL ETF and VCIT ETF?
SHYL top holdings include EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD, PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD and Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD. VCIT holds in its top three: Amazon.com, 4.875% 13mar2036, USD, Space Exploration Technologies, 5.875% 15jul2036, USD and Boeing, 6.528% 1may2034, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: SHYL or VCIT?
SHYL holds 823 securities with 7.32% of its assets in the top 15. VCIT has 2307 securities and a top 15 weight of 3.83%.
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