VCSHvsSLQDETF Comparison
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ETF 2
SLQD
iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
This fund is part of
Intl IG Bonds
-0.13%
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) belongs to the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (SLQD) is part of the Intl IG Bonds segment. VCSH's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Utilities. In contrast, SLQD's top sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Healthcare. VCSH is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, versus 0.06% for SLQD. VCSH is up 0.69% year-to-date (YTD) with +$6.04B in YTD flows. SLQD performs better with 1.22% YTD performance, and +$150M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VCSH and SLQD 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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VCSH vs SLQD performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/23/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VCSH SLQD | +0.60%+0.60% | +0.12%+0.33% | +0.69%+1.22% | +1.39%+1.93% | +17.66%+16.99% | +12.64%+14.14% |
| Flows | VCSH SLQD | +$396M+$10M | +$909M+$92M | +$6.04B+$150M | +$6.17B+$150M | +$9.38B+$84M | +$5.64B-$25M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | VCSH SLQD | +2.17%+1.77% | +1.91%+1.57% | +2.19%+1.83% | +2.79%+2.35% |
| Max drawdown | VCSH SLQD | -1.55%-1.17% | -1.55%-1.17% | -1.55%-1.17% | -8.98%-7.20% |
| Max drawdown duration | VCSH SLQD | 59d59d | 59d59d | 59d59d | 815d765d |
Trading data
VCSH | SLQD | |
Last sale 10/26/2026 at 1:30 PM | $77.63 | $49.65 |
| Previous close 10/23/2026 | $77.63 | $49.65 |
| Consolidated volume 10/23/2026 | ||
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| 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 10/26/2026 at 1:30 PM
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VCSH | SLQD | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $77.63 | $49.65 |
| 1D performance | +0.00% | +0.00% |
| AuM | $44.98 B | $2.44 B |
| E/R | 0.03% | 0.06% |
Characteristics
VCSH | SLQD | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Vanguard | iShares |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg U.S. 1–5 Year Corporate Bond Index | Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade 0-5 Index |
| N° of holdings | 2966 | 3037 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | November 19, 2009 | October 15, 2013 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
VCSH
USA
81.13%
Other
18.87%
SLQD
USA
81.04%
Other
18.96%
Sectors
VCSH
Finance
45.88%
Technology
8.71%
Utilities
7.55%
Other
37.86%
SLQD
Finance
45.5%
Technology
9.39%
Other
45.11%
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Diversification
VCSH
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.39%
SLQD
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.09%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
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%
SLQD
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
0.79%
Salesforce, 4.65% 15mar2029, USD
0.23%
T-Mobile USA, 3.875% 15apr2030, USD
0.22%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.35% 15jul2031, USD
0.21%
Bank of America Corporation, 3.419% 20dec2028, USD
0.19%
AbbVie, 3.2% 21nov2029, USD
0.17%
Amazon.com, 4.25% 13mar2031, USD
0.16%
CVS Health, 4.3% 25mar2028, USD
0.16%
NVIDIA, 4.5% 15jun2031, USD
0.15%
Boeing, 5.15% 1may2030, USD
0.14%
Wells Fargo, 5.574% 25jul2029, USD (W)
0.14%
Wells Fargo, 3.526% 24mar2028, USD (U)
0.13%
Pfizer, 4.45% 19may2028, USD
0.13%
Citigroup, 4.45% 29sep2027, USD (G)
0.13%
Cigna Group, 4.375% 15oct2028, USD
0.13%
Frequently asked questions about VCSH and SLQD
How have the VCSH and SLQD ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 23, 2026, VCSH is up 0.69% year-to-date (YTD), while SLQD has returned 1.22%. That puts SLQD better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: VCSH or SLQD?
Year-to-date, the VCSH ETF saw +$6.04B in flows, compared to +$150M for SLQD.
Which ETF is more volatile: VCSH or SLQD?
Over the past year, VCSH had a volatility of 1.91%, while SLQD experienced 1.57%.
Which ETF is bigger: VCSH or SLQD?
As of October 23, 2026, VCSH holds $44.98 B in assets under management (AUM), while SLQD manages $2.44 B.
What sectors do the VCSH and SLQD ETFs invest in?
VCSH leans toward sectors like Finance, Technology and Utilities. Meanwhile, SLQD focuses on Finance and Technology.
What are the top holdings of the VCSH ETF and SLQD ETF?
VCSH top holdings include US91282CRK98, Bank of America Corporation, 3.419% 20dec2028, USD and Space Exploration Technologies, 5.35% 15jul2031, USD. SLQD holds in its top three: BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, Salesforce, 4.65% 15mar2029, USD and T-Mobile USA, 3.875% 15apr2030, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: VCSH or SLQD?
VCSH holds 3027 securities with 3.39% of its assets in the top 15. SLQD has 3084 securities and a top 15 weight of 3.09%.
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