VCLTvsHYLBETF Comparison
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Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) belongs to the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYLB) is part of the US Corporate HY Bonds segment. VCLT's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Utilities and Healthcare. In contrast, HYLB's top sector exposures are Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials. VCLT is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, versus 0.05% for HYLB. VCLT is down -2.91% year-to-date (YTD) with +$1.60B in YTD flows. HYLB performs better with 0.37% YTD performance, and -$577M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VCLT and HYLB 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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VCLT vs HYLB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/30/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VCLT HYLB | +3.50%+0.49% | -0.63%-1.18% | -2.91%+0.37% | -4.25%+1.70% | +20.51%+28.16% | -15.95%+19.18% |
| Flows | VCLT HYLB | -$158M+$88M | -$183M-$60M | +$1.60B-$577M | +$1.32B-$517M | +$3.87B+$475M | +$5.97B-$2.80B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | VCLT HYLB | +9.05%+3.23% | +7.93%+2.80% | +9.66%+3.40% | +11.71%+5.19% |
| Max drawdown | VCLT HYLB | -5.42%-2.96% | -8.70%-2.96% | -9.55%-3.68% | -34.48%-15.02% |
| Max drawdown duration | VCLT HYLB | 66d64d | 255d64d | 359d68d | 1816d728d |
Trading data
VCLT | HYLB | |
Last sale 10/30/2026 at 1:30 PM | $70.63 | $35.25 |
| Previous close 10/29/2026 | $70.65 | $35.35 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
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VCLT | HYLB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $70.63 | $35.25 |
| 1D performance | -0.03% | -0.28% |
| AuM | $8.57 B | $3.30 B |
| E/R | 0.03% | 0.05% |
Characteristics
VCLT | HYLB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Vanguard | Xtrackers by DWS |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg U.S. Long Term Corporate Bond Index | Solactive USD High Yield Corporates Total Market Index |
| N° of holdings | 2516 | 1248 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | November 19, 2009 | December 6, 2016 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
VCLT
USA
87.81%
Other
12.19%
HYLB
USA
85.84%
Other
14.16%
Sectors
VCLT
Finance
17.77%
Utilities
13.84%
Healthcare
12.05%
Technology
11.08%
Energy
8.66%
Telecommunication.
8.26%
Other
28.34%
HYLB
Finance
17.65%
Consumer Services
13.13%
Industrials
10.19%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.88%
Energy
8.83%
Business Services
7.86%
Other
33.47%
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Diversification
VCLT
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.84%
HYLB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
5.12%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of September 30, 2026
VCLT
Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD
0.37%
US912810UX45
0.36%
CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD
0.33%
Boeing, 5.805% 1may2050, USD
0.27%
Meta Platforms, 5.625% 15nov2055, USD
0.27%
AT&T Inc, 3.5% 15sep2053, USD
0.24%
AT&T Inc, 3.55% 15sep2055, USD
0.24%
Goldman Sachs, 6.75% 1oct2037, USD
0.24%
CVS Health, 4.78% 25mar2038, USD
0.24%
Meta Platforms, 5.5% 15nov2045, USD
0.22%
AT&T Inc, 3.65% 15sep2059, USD
0.21%
Amgen, 5.65% 2mar2053, USD
0.21%
Amazon.com, 5.8% 13mar2056, USD
0.21%
Alphabet, 5.45% 15nov2055, USD
0.21%
AT&T Inc, 3.8% 1dec2057, USD
0.21%
HYLB
1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD
0.57%
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.55%
PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD
0.39%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.36%
Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD
0.36%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.35%
Hub International, 7.25% 15jun2030, USD
0.30%
Nexstar Media, 6.5% 15sep2033, USD
0.30%
Venture Global LNG, 9.5% 1feb2029, USD
0.29%
Asurion LLC, 8% 31dec2032, USD
0.29%
Centene, 4.625% 15dec2029, USD
0.29%
RP Escrow Issuer, 7.125% 1jun2031, USD
0.28%
Oak-Eagle AcquireCo, 7.25% 1jul2033, USD
0.27%
CCO Holdings, 4.75% 1mar2030, USD
0.26%
Emerald Debt Merger Sub, 6.625% 15dec2030, USD
0.26%
Frequently asked questions about VCLT and HYLB
How have the VCLT and HYLB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 30, 2026, VCLT is down -2.91% year-to-date (YTD), while HYLB has returned 0.37%. That puts HYLB better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: VCLT or HYLB?
Year-to-date, the VCLT ETF saw +$1.60B in flows, compared to -$577M for HYLB.
Which ETF is more volatile: VCLT or HYLB?
Over the past year, VCLT had a volatility of 7.93%, while HYLB experienced 2.8%.
Which ETF is bigger: VCLT or HYLB?
As of October 30, 2026, VCLT holds $8.57 B in assets under management (AUM), while HYLB manages $3.30 B.
What sectors do the VCLT and HYLB ETFs invest in?
VCLT leans toward sectors like Finance, Utilities and Healthcare. Meanwhile, HYLB focuses on Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the VCLT ETF and HYLB ETF?
VCLT top holdings include Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD, US912810UX45 and CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD. HYLB holds in its top three: 1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD, EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD and PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: VCLT or HYLB?
VCLT holds 2560 securities with 3.84% of its assets in the top 15. HYLB has 1278 securities and a top 15 weight of 5.12%.
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