iShares News & Analysis
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Market Mood
Nasdaq 100 Gains 1.2% After Worst Day Since April 2025
U.S. stock futures are indicating a higher opening, with Nasdaq 100 contracts up by 1.2% after experiencing a 4.2% drop on Friday, marking the worst single-day decline for the index since April 2025. S&P 500 contracts are up 0.6%, while Dow futures added approximately 100 points. The iShares Semiconductor ETF had its steepest drop in over six years at 10%, but is currently rebounding, gaining nearly 4% pre-market. Crude oil prices saw increases, briefly surpassing $92 a barrel due to tensions in the Middle East, but retreated following diplomatic statements about a potential ceasefire.
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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.
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