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VCIT and IGIB Bond ETFs Compared: Size, Returns, and Yields

The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT) and iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (IGIB) have similar expense ratios and returns, with VCIT at 0.03% and IGIB at 0.04%. As of March 24, 2026, VCIT reported a 1-year return of 6.16% and a dividend yield of 4.74%, while IGIB had a return of 6.19% and a yield of 4.72%. VCIT has $68.5 billion in total assets, significantly larger than IGIB's $17.4 billion. Both ETFs suffered similar maximum drawdowns of approximately 20.56% for VCIT and 20.63% for IGIB over the past five years, indicating comparable risks. This analysis is important for investors looking for low-cost, moderate-income investment options in the corporate bond market.