Vanguard Total Corporate Bond Fund (VTC)
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Like the Vanguard Wellington mutual fund? This two-ETF combo does virtually the same, but cheaper
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Why a $6.5 Million Sale Might Suggest Less Appetite for Long-Duration Credit
Wealthstar Advisors sold 82,700 shares of VTC in the fourth quarter; the estimated trade size $6.47 million based on quarterly average pricing. The transaction represented 2.85% of the fund's reportable U.S. equity assets under management.
Spread Compression Makes These Bond ETFs Appealing
Tightening credit spreads can create opportunities for fixed income investors to maximize in the current bond environment. In its latest iteration of Active Fixed Income Perspectives, Vanguard noted this spread compression across the full credit market spectrum during Q3.
Vanguard Total Corporate Bond Fund Investors
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 4,153 | $319,645.41 | $315,409.97 | -$4,235.44 | -1.33% |
| CAL CoreCap Advisors LLC CoreCap Advisors LLC | 172,305 | $13.27M | $13.1M | -$170,421.93 | -1.28% |
| DC Dominic Corabi Wedmont Private Capital | 1.36M | $105.9M | $103.04M | -$2.86M | -2.7% |
| JL James Langer Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC | 745 | $57,216 | $56,620 | -$596 | -1.04% |
| NWL Nicholas Wealth LLC Nicholas Wealth LLC | 7,709 | $592,318 | $585,074.55 | -$7,243.45 | -1.22% |
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Vanguard Total Corporate Bond Fund Profile
| NASDAQ (NMS) Exchange | US Country |
Overview
The fund operates as a fund of funds, strategically employing an indexing investment approach with the aim of mirroring the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Bond Index. This index is a significant benchmark that reflects the state of the investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable corporate bond market in the United States. It comprises US dollar-denominated securities publicly issued across a broad spectrum of sectors, including industrial, utility, and financial. Through its focused strategy, the fund offers investors a streamlined avenue to gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of corporate bonds, providing a balance between risk and return within the fixed income category.
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- Indexing Investment Strategy
This approach is designed to closely track the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Bond Index. By mirroring the index, the fund aims to offer investors a transparent and efficient means of gaining exposure to the U.S. investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable corporate bond market without the need to individually select bonds.
- Fund of Funds
As a fund of funds, it invests in a collection of other mutual funds or investment vehicles instead of directly holding stocks or bonds. This multi-layer investment strategy diversifies risk and is aimed at investors looking for a managed portfolio of corporate bonds, ensuring diversification across issuers and industries within the sector.
- Exposure to a Wide Range of Sectors
By tracking the Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Bond Index, the fund provides exposure to a wide array of sectors including industrial, utility, and financial. This diversity is designed to enhance portfolio resilience against sector-specific risks and to capitalize on the potential for growth across different areas of the corporate bond market.
