LQD Offers Broader Bond Exposure Than VCLT, But With Higher Fees and Lower Yield
The Motley Foolยท2025-11-09 17:37
Both the Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT 0.38%) and the iShares iBoxx Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD 0.20%) focus on investment-grade U.S. corporate bonds, but they differ in maturity range, diversification, and cost structure, making them suitable for different types of fixed-income investors.Snapshot (cost & size)MetricLQDVCLTIssueriSharesVanguardExpense ratio0.14%0.03%1-yr return (as of Nov. 6, 2025)1.34%-1.21%Dividend yield4.35%5.37%Beta1.422.06AUM$31.79 billion$8.53 billionBeta me ...