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VGIT vs IEI: Expense Ratios and Returns Compared in 2026
The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF (VGIT) has an expense ratio of 0.03% and a 1-year return of 4.6% as of April 22, 2026. In contrast, the iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEI) has an expense ratio of 0.15% and a 1-year return of 4.2%. VGIT's assets under management (AUM) are $48.5 billion, while IEI's AUM stands at $18.8 billion. Both ETFs exclusively hold U.S. Treasuries, but VGIT covers a maturity range of three to ten years, compared to IEI's narrower three to seven-year band.
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Vanguard VCSH ETF Shows Higher Yield and Lower Fees than VanEck SMB ETF
The Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) offers a 1-year return of 4.7% and a dividend yield of 4.3%, with an expense ratio of 0.03%. In comparison, the VanEck Short Muni ETF (SMB) reports a 1-year return of 3.9%, a dividend yield of 2.6%, and an expense ratio of 0.07%. VCSH manages $48.3 billion in assets under management (AUM), while SMB has $303.7 million AUM. The VCSH ETF is more concentrated with only 12 positions compared to SMB’s over 300, appealing primarily to those more focused on income than tax benefits. Both funds aim for stable income with limited price volatility.
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