Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT)

NASDAQ: VCIT · Real-Time Price · USD
84.65
+0.05 (0.06%)
At close: Oct 21, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
84.65
0.00 (0.00%)
Pre-market: Oct 22, 2025, 4:12 AM EDT
0.06%
Assets$57.20B
Expense Ratio0.03%
PE Ration/a
Shares Out677.35M
Dividend (ttm)$3.80
Dividend Yield4.49%
Ex-Dividend DateOct 1, 2025
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Payout Ration/a
Volume10,751,830
Open84.78
Previous Close84.60
Day's Range84.65 - 84.80
52-Week Low78.66
52-Week High84.80
Beta0.33
Holdings2129
Inception DateNov 19, 2009

About VCIT

Fund Home Page

The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund tracks a market value-weighted index of US investment grade corporate bonds with maturities of 5-10 years. VCIT was launched on Nov 19, 2009 and is issued by Vanguard.

Asset Class Fixed Income
Category Corporate Bond
Region North America
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol VCIT
ETF Provider Vanguard
Index Tracked Bloomberg US Aggregate Credit - Corporate (5-10 Y)

Dividends

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Oct 1, 2025$0.326Oct 3, 2025
Sep 2, 2025$0.3279Sep 4, 2025
Aug 1, 2025$0.3408Aug 5, 2025
Jul 1, 2025$0.3207Jul 3, 2025
Jun 2, 2025$0.328Jun 4, 2025
May 1, 2025$0.3151May 5, 2025
Full Dividend History

Performance

VCIT had a total return of 7.44% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.48%.

News

Intermediate Bonds Could Add Income Amid Rate Cuts

In a rate-hiking environment the last few years, short-term bonds have been the default exposure option. But as the bond market expects more rate cuts to come after September's drop of 25 basis points...

Other symbols: BIVVGIT
6 days ago - ETF Trends

Reconsider Corporate Bonds as Shutdown Spurs Further Cuts

Elected officials' continued debate about the budget on Capitol Hill could spur additional interest rate cuts. Given these current market forces, fixed income investors may want to reposition their po...

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14 days ago - ETF Trends

Despite Current Risks, Corporate Bonds Offer a Compelling Option

Market uncertainty continues to linger in the back of fixed income investors' minds. But that can force much-needed recalibration of portfolios as tariffs and rate cuts loom.

Other symbols: VCSH
6 weeks ago - ETF Trends

VCIT: The Sweet Spot For Corporate Bonds

Intermediate corporate bond ETFs like VCIT have gained traction in 2025 as investors move away from ultra-short and long-duration funds. VCIT offers a ~5% yield and moderate rate sensitivity, putting ...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Bonds Rally On Weak Payrolls Data

The bond market looks increasingly focused on slowing economic growth vs. tariff inflation.

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

VCIT: An Investment-Grade Option

VCIT offers low-cost, diversified exposure to U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds, but does not outperform its benchmark after fees. Falling interest rates in 2025 could benefit VCIT, yet current ma...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Most U.S. Treasury Prices Slide Since 'Liberation Day'

In recent days, a new headwind is weighing on fixed income securities: a US government budget bill, which is expected to significantly raise an already hefty federal deficit in the years ahead. Long-t...

5 months ago - Seeking Alpha

VCIT: High Credit Quality, Decent Yield, And Moderate Rate Sensitivity

VCIT offers a conservative interest rate play because of its investment-grade corporate bonds, moderate rate sensitivity, and high yield. The ETF's past performance is strongly correlated to monetary ...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

VCIT: Yields Are Looking Attractive Again

Fixed income is becoming an increasingly attractive asset class, especially given the recent surge in yields following the outcome of the U.S. elections. We view this as an opportunity to reiterate ou...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

Bonds Are So Hot Right Now. Here Are The 9%+ Payers To Buy

I recently wrote about a trend that's making income investors excited: After years of failing to produce decent returns, bonds are back.

Other symbols: BILCCDJNKTLTVTEB
1 year ago - Forbes

VCIT: A Good Way To Beat Equities, But You Can Beat This One Yourself

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF invests in investment grade corporate bonds with weighted average maturity of 5 to 10 years. VCIT aims to provide moderate and sustainable current income ...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

ETF investors fled cash-like bonds in January, favoring these areas of stocks and fixed income

Hello! This week's ETF Wrap gives you a look at where investors put their money to work in January — and where they didn't.

Other symbols: JNKLQD
1 year ago - Market Watch

This bond ETF will get the biggest bang for its buck in 2024, says VettaFi's Rosenbluth

Longer-term Treasurys like the iShares 20-year Treasury ETF could payoff for investors this year if the Fed cuts rates more than expected.

1 year ago - CNBC

VCIT: Still Worth Buying

VCIT has returned 5.16% since June 2023 but has seen a significant rally of over 9.5% since late October. The market seems overly optimistic about Fed rate cuts, but VCIT is still expected to have cap...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha