
Higher Income or Ironclad Safety? VCIT vs. IEI
VCIT offers a lower expense ratio and higher yield than IEI. IEI has experienced a smaller maximum drawdown and tracks U.S. Treasuries instead of corporates.
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VCIT offers a lower expense ratio and higher yield than IEI. IEI has experienced a smaller maximum drawdown and tracks U.S. Treasuries instead of corporates.

The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF carries a lower expense ratio and a slightly dividend yield than the iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF. BND holds a much broader range of bonds, while IEI focuses solely on U.S. treasuries.

Expense ratios, risk, and bond mix set these ETFs apart-explore how their distinct profiles could shape your fixed income approach.

IEI charges a higher expense ratio but has a higher dividend yield than MUB. MUB has multiple tax exemptions, while IEI has none.

These two BlackRock ETFs offer exposure to the bond market, but in two distinct ways that investors need to be mindful of.

TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ: IEI) by 94.4% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 9,345 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an

AE Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ: IEI) by 13.2% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 174,530 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 20,353 shares

Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. lessened its holdings in iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ: IEI) by 34.2% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 25,118 shares of the company's stock after selling 13,052 shares during

FBND offers a higher dividend yield but comes with a steeper expense ratio than IEI. FBND holds a much broader mix of sectors, while IEI sticks exclusively to Treasuries.

Heck Capital Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ: IEI) by 73.5% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 60,251 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 25,531

Cerity Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ: IEI) by 2.6% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,846,448 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 46,932 shares

WestEnd Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ: IEI) by 13.8% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,155,466 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 139,823 shares

Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors L.P. grew its position in shares of iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ: IEI) by 3.1% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 432,750 shares of the company's stock after buying an

Founders Grove Wealth Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ: IEI) by 268.9% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 9,684 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 7,059 shares during the quarter.

Cliftonlarsonallen Wealth Advisors LLC reduced its position in shares of iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ: IEI) by 9.4% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 134,619 shares of the company's stock after selling 14,048 shares during the quarter. Cliftonlarsonallen Wealth Advisors LLC

The iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEI) offers moderate duration exposure but faces competition from more cost-efficient ETF combinations. Recent labor market softness and subdued consumer sentiment despite some recovery are a worry for the growth mandate though we wonder how much rate cuts would help. While CPI is below 3%, persistent shelter inflation could still persist inflation despite a tougher job market for wage price setters.

VGIT offers a lower expense ratio and slightly higher yield than IEI. IEI has delivered slightly better 1-year and 5-year returns with a shallower drawdown.

Hershey Financial Advisers LLC purchased a new position in iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ: IEI) in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 31,285 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $3,726,000. iShares 3-7 Year

Baird Financial Group Inc. lifted its position in iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ: IEI) by 25.0% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 126,781 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 25,330

iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEI +0.13%) and Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF (VGIT +0.14%) both target U.S. Treasuries in the intermediate maturity range, but differ on cost, yield, and subtle portfolio focus.