Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond Index is a good option for exposure to intermediate-term investment-grade corporate bonds because of its low annual fee and broadly diversified portfolio. It earns a Morningstar Analyst Rating of Silver.
Vanguard Interm-Term Corp Bd Idx Instl VICBX
NAV / 1-Day Return
27.21
/
0.29
%
Total Assets
42.3 Bil
Adj. Expense Ratio
Adjusted Expense Ratio excludes certain variable investment-related expenses, such as interest from borrowings and dividends on borrowed securities, allowing for more consistent cost comparisons across funds.
0.050%
Expense Ratio
0.050%
Fee Level
Low
Longest Manager Tenure
12.50
years
Category
Corporate Bond
Credit Quality / Interest Rate Sensitivity
Medium / ModerateMin. Initial Investment
5,000,000
Status
Open
TTM Yield
2.52%
Effective Duration
6.40
years
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Morningstar’s Analysis
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The Morningstar Analysis section contains a thorough evaluation of an investment’s merits and drawbacks and often discusses the most important or decisive factors leading to the fund’s overall rating.
Will VICBX outperform in future?
Get our overall rating based on a fundamental assessment of the pillars below.
Process Pillar
The Process Pillar is our assessment of how sensible, clearly defined, and repeatable VICBX’s performance objective and investment process is for both security selection and portfolio construction.
People Pillar
The People Pillar is our evaluation of the VICBX management team’s experience and ability. We find that high-quality management teams deliver superior performance relative to their benchmarks and/or peers.
Parent Pillar
The Parent Pillar is our rating of VICBX’s parent organization’s priorities and whether they’re in line with investors’ interests.
This is a solid option for exposure to intermediate-term corporate bonds
