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Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF Yields Higher Than Municipal Bonds

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The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF invests in U.S. dollar-denominated investment-grade fixed income securities issued by industrial, utility, and financial companies. The fund, which holds 2,342 holdings with maturities between five and 10 years, offers a 1.92 percentage point yield lead over iShares National Muni Bond ETF. The Vanguard fund has an expense ratio of 0.03%, compared to 0.05% for the municipal bond ETF.

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Fixed-income investors must weigh the higher yields available in the corporate debt market against the tax advantages of municipal bonds. While the Vanguard ETF is slightly more affordable, it introduces corporate credit risk and historically higher volatility compared to municipal bonds.

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  • VanguardManages the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF

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