Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares (VICSX)

Fund Assets	68.65B
Expense Ratio	0.06%
Min. Investment	$3,000
Turnover	85.00%
Dividend (ttm)	1.07
Dividend Yield	5.04%
Dividend Growth	4.87%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Oct 1, 2026

Previous Close	21.26
YTD Return	-2.54%
1-Year Return	-2.33%
5-Year Return	3.73%
52-Week Low	21.04
52-Week High	22.89
Beta (5Y)	0.19
Holdings	2341
Inception Date	Mar 2, 2010

About VICSX

This economical index fund targets a portfolio of US dollar-denominated, high-quality corporate bonds that offer a fixed interest rate. These taxable securities come from industrial, utility, and financial sectors and typically mature within five to ten years. A primary risk stems from shifts in interest rates; rising rates could diminish bond prices, while falling rates might lead to reduced income over time. It may appeal to investors prioritizing consistent income generation who are also comfortable with some degree of variability in both asset value and earnings.

• Fund Family: Vanguard
• Category: Corporate Bond
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: VICSX
• Share Class: Admiral Shares
• Index: Bloomberg US 5-10 Yr Corproate Bond TR

Performance

VICSX had a total return of -2.33% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.07%.

Equivalent ETF

VICSX has an equivalent ETF with the ticker symbol VCIT, the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF. This is an ETF from the same fund company that follows the same index. It has an expense ratio of 0.03% compared to 0.06% for VICSX.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio
VCIT	Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF	0.03%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
VICBX	Institutional Shares	0.04%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Oct 1, 2026	$0.0912	Oct 2, 2026
Sep 1, 2026	$0.0912	Sep 2, 2026
Aug 3, 2026	$0.0918	Aug 4, 2026
Jul 1, 2026	$0.089	Jul 2, 2026
Jun 1, 2026	$0.0915	Jun 2, 2026
May 1, 2026	$0.0875	May 4, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 22, 2026

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