Higher Income or Ironclad Safety? VCIT vs. IEI

The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCIT) and iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:IEI) diverge meaningfully on cost, yield, portfolio risk, and underlying bond exposure, with VCIT emphasizing investment-grade corporates and IEI focusing on U.S. Treasury securities. Both VCIT and IEI target intermediate-term U.S. fixed income, but their makeup and risk/return profiles differ. VCIT invests in investment-grade corporate bonds, aiming for moderate income and diversification, while ...