VCITvsLQDETF Comparison
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VCIT
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate IG Bonds
-0.2%
VS
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT) belongs to the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) is part of the Intl IG Bonds segment. VCIT's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Utilities and Technology. In contrast, LQD's top sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Healthcare. VCIT is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, versus 0.14% for LQD. VCIT is down -1.18% year-to-date (YTD) with +$12.64B in YTD flows. LQD performs better with -1.16% YTD performance, and +$3.30B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VCIT and LQD 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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VCIT vs LQD performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/01/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VCIT LQD | -0.39%+0.45% | -1.14%-1.76% | -1.18%-1.16% | +1.43%+1.49% | +18.40%+14.39% | +3.03%-4.39% |
| Flows | VCIT LQD | +$2.55B-$797M | +$4.97B+$3.27B | +$12.64B+$3.30B | +$14.71B+$3.40B | +$28.80B-$723M | +$31.21B-$2.00B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | VCIT LQD | +4.12%+5.32% | +3.91%+5.13% | +5.11%+6.90% | +6.15%+8.16% |
| Max drawdown | VCIT LQD | -1.76%-2.90% | -2.96%-3.34% | -4.55%-6.65% | -20.12%-25.07% |
| Max drawdown duration | VCIT LQD | 64d63d | 184d183d | 72d82d | 1382d1804d |
Trading data
VCIT | LQD | |
Last sale 9/1/2026 at 1:30 PM | $80.39 | $105.22 |
| Previous close 09/01/2026 | $81.09 | $106.21 |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/1/2026 at 1:30 PM
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VCIT | LQD | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $80.39 | $105.22 |
| 1D performance | -0.86% | -0.93% |
| AuM | $69.49 B | $32.04 B |
| E/R | 0.03% | 0.14% |
Characteristics
VCIT | LQD | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Vanguard | iShares |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg U.S. 5–10 Year Corporate Bond Index | Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index |
| N° of holdings | 2257 | 3146 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | November 19, 2009 | July 22, 2002 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
VCIT
USA
86.7%
Other
13.3%
LQD
USA
86.96%
Other
13.04%
Sectors
VCIT
Finance
40.29%
Utilities
10.28%
Technology
10.01%
Other
39.42%
LQD
Finance
33.32%
Technology
13.8%
Healthcare
9.97%
Energy
8.23%
Telecommunication.
8.09%
Other
26.59%
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Diversification
VCIT
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.86%
LQD
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
2.89%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
VCIT
Amazon.com, 4.875% 13mar2036, USD
0.29%
Boeing, 6.528% 1may2034, USD
0.28%
Bank of America Corporation, 5.015% 22jul2033, USD (N)
0.27%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.65% 15jul2033, USD
0.27%
Anheuser-Busch, 4.7% 1feb2036, USD
0.27%
Pfizer, 4.75% 19may2033, USD
0.26%
Meta Platforms, 5.25% 15may2036, USD
0.26%
Oracle, 5.7% 4feb2036, USD
0.26%
Meta Platforms, 4.875% 15nov2035, USD
0.26%
Amazon.com, 5.3% 9jul2036, USD
0.25%
JP Morgan, 5.35% 1jun2034, USD
0.25%
JP Morgan, 4.912% 25jul2033, USD
0.25%
Amgen, 5.25% 2mar2033, USD
0.24%
Goldman Sachs, 5.065% 21jan2037, USD
0.24%
Morgan Stanley, 5.296% 10apr2037, USD (I)
0.23%
LQD
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
0.80%
Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD
0.20%
CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD
0.17%
T-Mobile USA, 3.875% 15apr2030, USD
0.16%
Goldman Sachs, 6.75% 1oct2037, USD
0.15%
Meta Platforms, 4.875% 15nov2035, USD
0.15%
Amazon.com, 4.875% 13mar2036, USD
0.15%
Meta Platforms, 6.3% 15may2056, USD
0.14%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.875% 15jul2036, USD
0.14%
Pfizer, 4.75% 19may2033, USD
0.14%
Anheuser-Busch, 4.7% 1feb2036, USD
0.14%
Boeing, 5.805% 1may2050, USD
0.14%
Pfizer, 5.3% 19may2053, USD
0.14%
Meta Platforms, 5.625% 15nov2055, USD
0.13%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.65% 15jul2033, USD
0.13%
Frequently asked questions about VCIT and LQD
How have the VCIT and LQD ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 1, 2026, VCIT is down -1.18% year-to-date (YTD), while LQD has lost -1.16%. That puts LQD better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: VCIT or LQD?
Year-to-date, the VCIT ETF saw +$12.64B in flows, compared to +$3.30B for LQD.
Which ETF is more volatile: VCIT or LQD?
Over the past year, VCIT had a volatility of 3.91%, while LQD experienced 5.13%.
Which ETF is bigger: VCIT or LQD?
As of September 1, 2026, VCIT holds $69.49 B in assets under management (AUM), while LQD manages $32.04 B.
What sectors do the VCIT and LQD ETFs invest in?
VCIT leans toward sectors like Finance, Utilities and Technology. Meanwhile, LQD focuses on Finance, Technology and Healthcare.
What are the top holdings of the VCIT ETF and LQD ETF?
VCIT top holdings include Amazon.com, 4.875% 13mar2036, USD, Boeing, 6.528% 1may2034, USD and Bank of America Corporation, 5.015% 22jul2033, USD (N). LQD holds in its top three: BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD and CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: VCIT or LQD?
VCIT holds 2261 securities with 3.86% of its assets in the top 15. LQD has 3147 securities and a top 15 weight of 2.89%.
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