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Berkeley Capital Partners LLC boosted its holdings in Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VCLT) by 3.3% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 209,632 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after acquiring an additional 6,790
Atria Investments Inc raised its stake in Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VCLT) by 48.3% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 56,072 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after buying an additional 18,267 shares
Davidson Capital Management increased its VCLT position by 54,315 shares; the estimated trade size was $4.19 million based on quarterly average pricing. Meanwhile, the quarter-end value of the stake rose by $3.46 million, reflecting both trading and price movements.
Sold 80,000 shares; estimated trade size was $6.21 million based on quarterly average pricing Quarter-end position value declined by $6.21 million, reflecting both the share sale and price movement Transaction represented a 2.63% change relative to 13F reportable assets under management Zero shares held after the trade, with no remaining position value The position was previously 1.8% of the fund's AUM as of the prior quarter
Belpointe Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VCLT) by 26.8% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 185,127 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after acquiring an additional 39,122
Fiducient Advisors LLC cut its stake in shares of Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VCLT) by 27.0% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 342,458 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after selling 126,490 shares during the
Alesco Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VCLT) during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 30,700 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock, valued at approximately $2,384,000. A number of other large investors
Ocean Park Asset Management sold 342,600 shares of VCLT in the fourth quarter. The shares had previously been worth about $26.60 million.
Vanguard is a favorite for many investors, thanks to its wide portfolio of index funds with very low expenses.
VCLT offers broad exposure to long-term investment-grade corporate bonds with a 0.03% expense ratio and a 5.5% yield to maturity. VCLT's performance closely tracks its benchmark, making outperformance unlikely due to its diversified 2,400-bond portfolio and minimal fees. Selective bond picking, such as GL.PR.D from Globe Life can deliver higher yields - 6.7% YTM for BBB+ credit - than VCLT's average.
A modest bond add says a bit about how Dow is thinking about cash, yield, and balance-sheet discipline.
VCLT charges a lower expense ratio and offers a higher dividend yield than LQD VCLT's long-duration bond focus means greater risk and deeper drawdowns compared to LQD LQD holds a much broader set of bonds, while VCLT tilts toward financial and healthcare sectors These 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of Millionaires ›
More rate cuts are forecasted for 2026, which could bring further tightening in credit spreads for fixed income investors pondering whether they should opt for corporate bond options for added yield in lieu of or alongside Treasuries exposure.
VCLT charges a much lower expense ratio and offers a higher yield than TLT. VCLT has experienced smaller drawdowns and lower volatility, but its holdings are concentrated in corporate rather than Treasury bonds.
ETFs can provide diversification because they provide exposure to a basket of stocks. But with a high-yield ETF, it's essential to understand what it owns and its level of risk.
Corporate bonds typically appeal to those seeking higher yield potential relative to safer government debt, but current market uncertainty may keep fixed income investors from making the move. However, strong fundamentals are also underpinning corporate bonds, which only add to their appeal despite ongoing risks.
The Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF and iShares iBoxx Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF both offer exposure to investment-grade corporate bonds. VCLT offers lower costs and a higher yield, making it more appealing to income-focused investors.
After the Fed just cut rates a second time this year, a steeper yield curve could force bond investors to reconsider the long end again. That said, they can play the long game with ETF options from Vanguard that focus on maximizing yield by investing in bonds with maturity dates extending past 10 years.
Envestnet Asset Management Inc. lessened its stake in Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VCLT) by 13.2% during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 336,965 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after selling 51,040 shares during the quarter. Envestnet Asset
Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares offers diversified exposure to long-term U.S. corporate bonds, tracking its benchmark passively. VCLT's returns depend on monthly bond coupons and price changes driven by interest rate and credit spread movements. Current macroeconomic indicators suggest a neutral environment for VCLT, with stable long-term rates and reasonable credit spreads.