VTCvsLQDETF Comparison
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Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF (VTC) belongs to the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) is part of the Intl IG Bonds segment. VTC's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Utilities and Technology. In contrast, LQD's top sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Healthcare. VTC is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, versus 0.14% for LQD. VTC is down -1.68% year-to-date (YTD) with +$198M in YTD flows. LQD performs worse with -2.83% YTD performance, and +$938M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VTC 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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VTC vs LQD performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/15/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VTC LQD | -0.19%-0.34% | -1.92%-2.53% | -1.68%-2.83% | -1.75%-3.25% | +17.56%+17.54% | -1.60%-4.78% |
| Flows | VTC LQD | -$51M+$1.58B | -$55M-$5.10B | +$198M+$938M | +$360M-$44M | +$783M-$371M | +$1.09B-$822M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | VTC LQD | +4.66%+5.83% | +4.25%+5.29% | +5.38%+6.72% | +6.94%+8.17% |
| Max drawdown | VTC LQD | -3.32%-4.18% | -4.56%-6.00% | -4.79%-6.22% | -21.68%-24.70% |
| Max drawdown duration | VTC LQD | 88d88d | 228d228d | 287d318d | 1555d1801d |
Trading data
VTC | LQD | |
Last sale 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM | $73.51 | $103.40 |
| Previous close 10/15/2026 | $73.51 | $103.50 |
| Consolidated volume 10/15/2026 | ||
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
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VTC | LQD | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $73.51 | $103.40 |
| 1D performance | +0.00% | -0.10% |
| AuM | $1.61 B | $28.95 B |
| E/R | 0.03% | 0.14% |
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Exposure
Countries
VTC
USA
85.32%
Other
14.68%
LQD
USA
85.26%
Other
14.74%
Sectors
VTC
Finance
35.65%
Utilities
10.32%
Technology
9.93%
Healthcare
8.49%
Other
35.61%
LQD
Finance
32.42%
Technology
13.63%
Healthcare
10.13%
Energy
7.98%
Telecommunication.
7.88%
Other
27.97%
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Diversification
VTC
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
1.62%
LQD
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.21%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
VTC
USA, Notes 4.25% 31jul2028, USD (BE-2028)
0.19%
Bank of America Corporation, 4.477% 23apr2030, USD (N)
0.16%
Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD
0.11%
Goldman Sachs, 5.094% 20apr2034, USD
0.11%
Bank of America Corporation, 4.979% 24jan2029, USD (N)
0.11%
Anheuser-Busch, 4.7% 1feb2036, USD
0.10%
Goldman Sachs, 4.516% 21jan2032, USD
0.10%
Goldman Sachs, 5.065% 21jan2037, USD
0.10%
Meta Platforms, 4.875% 15nov2035, USD
0.10%
T-Mobile USA, 3.875% 15apr2030, USD
0.10%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.35% 15jul2031, USD
0.09%
Oracle, 5.7% 4feb2036, USD
0.09%
CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD
0.09%
AbbVie, 3.2% 21nov2029, USD
0.09%
Abbott Laboratories, 4.65% 15mar2036, USD
0.09%
LQD
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
1.04%
Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD
0.18%
CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD
0.18%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.35% 15jul2031, USD
0.17%
T-Mobile USA, 3.875% 15apr2030, USD
0.17%
Meta Platforms, 4.875% 15nov2035, USD
0.16%
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0.15%
US161175CV42
0.15%
Amazon.com, 4.875% 13mar2036, USD
0.15%
Goldman Sachs, 6.75% 1oct2037, USD
0.14%
Meta Platforms, 5.25% 15may2036, USD
0.14%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.65% 15jul2033, USD
0.14%
Pfizer, 5.3% 19may2053, USD
0.14%
Meta Platforms, 6.3% 15may2056, USD
0.14%
Amazon.com, 4.8% 9jul2031, USD
0.14%
Frequently asked questions about VTC and LQD
How have the VTC and LQD ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 15, 2026, VTC is down -1.68% year-to-date (YTD), while LQD has lost -2.83%. That puts VTC better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: VTC or LQD?
Year-to-date, the VTC ETF saw +$198M in flows, compared to +$938M for LQD.
Which ETF is more volatile: VTC or LQD?
Over the past year, VTC had a volatility of 4.25%, while LQD experienced 5.29%.
Which ETF is bigger: VTC or LQD?
As of October 15, 2026, VTC holds $1.61 B in assets under management (AUM), while LQD manages $28.95 B.
What sectors do the VTC and LQD ETFs invest in?
VTC leans toward sectors like Finance, Utilities and Technology. Meanwhile, LQD focuses on Finance, Technology and Healthcare.
What are the top holdings of the VTC ETF and LQD ETF?
VTC top holdings include USA, Notes 4.25% 31jul2028, USD (BE-2028), Bank of America Corporation, 4.477% 23apr2030, USD (N) and Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD. 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: VTC or LQD?
VTC holds 5315 securities with 1.62% of its assets in the top 15. LQD has 3138 securities and a top 15 weight of 3.21%.
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