ATLASVanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT): outlook, holdings and fees
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Vanguard. The expense ratio is 0.03% and the yield is 5.22%. The ten largest holdings are 1% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Oct 30, 2026
ATLAS view on VCIT
| Last price | $79.69 (+0.2%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 66% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $79.38 – $80.92 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.3% |
| Distribution yield | 5.22% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
VCIT fund facts
| Issuer | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Theme | Corporate bonds |
| Assets under management | $66.5B |
| Expense ratio | 0.03% |
| Number of holdings | 511 |
| Portfolio turnover | 77% |
| Inception | Nov 19, 2009 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. 5-10 Year Corporate Bond Index. This index includes U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. industrial, utility, and financial companies, with maturities between 5 and 10 years. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in bonds included in the index.
VCIT top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Dynatrace Holdings LLC DT | Technology | 0.27% |
| Microsoft Corporation MSFT | Technology | 0.23% |
| Wipro Limited ADR WIT | Technology | 0.15% |
| AbbVie Inc ABBV | Healthcare | 0.13% |
| American Express Company AXP | Financial Services | 0.11% |
| Dupont De Nemours Inc DD | Basic Materials | 0.10% |
| T-Mobile US Inc TMUS | Communication Services | 0.09% |
| Amazon.com Inc AMZN | Consumer Cyclical | 0.09% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Ltd BABA | Consumer Cyclical | 0.07% |
| Costco Wholesale Corp COST | Consumer Defensive | 0.07% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
VCIT returns and risk
| Year to date | -2.7% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | -1.7% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +5.9% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +0.6% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +2.5% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 6.2% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.22 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
VCIT: frequently asked questions
What does VCIT invest in?
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Dynatrace Holdings LLC (0.3%), Microsoft Corporation (0.2%), Wipro Limited ADR (0.2%), AbbVie Inc (0.1%), American Express Company (0.1%).
What is the VCIT expense ratio?
0.03% a year: about $3.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the VCIT dividend yield?
5.22%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will VCIT go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 66%, with a likely range (50%) of $79.38 to $80.92 from $79.69 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has VCIT performed?
Year to date -2.7%, one year -1.7%, three years +5.9% a year, five years +0.6% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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