Comparison of Vanguard and Schwab Short-Term Treasury ETFs
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Fool
- Cost and Yield Comparison: Both Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF (VGSH) and Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF (SCHO) have a 0.03% expense ratio, although SCHO offers a slightly higher yield of 4.06% compared to VGSH's 4.95%, making SCHO more appealing to income-focused investors.
- Assets Under Management: VGSH boasts an assets under management (AUM) of $30.38 billion, significantly larger than SCHO's $12.37 billion, indicating VGSH's greater influence and stability among conservative fixed income investors.
- Risk and Return Analysis: Both ETFs exhibit similar maximum drawdowns, with VGSH at 5.69% and SCHO at 5.71%, demonstrating their comparable risk management, making them suitable for investors seeking low volatility.
- Investor Choice Implications: As interest rate expectations remain unsettled, investors are reassessing low-risk capital allocations, making the choice between these ETFs crucial; VGSH suits those wanting a widely accepted Treasury core, while SCHO caters to those preferring Schwab's framework.
Analyst Views on T
Wall Street analysts forecast T stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for T is 28.27 USD with a low forecast of 20.00 USD and a high forecast of 33.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
15 Analyst Rating
8 Buy
5 Hold
2 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 23.450
Low
20.00
Averages
28.27
High
33.00
Current: 23.450
Low
20.00
Averages
28.27
High
33.00
About T
AT&T Inc. is a holding company. The Company is a provider of telecommunications and technology services globally. The Company’s segments include Communications and Latin America. The Communications segment provides wireless and wireline telecom and broadband services to consumers located in the United States and businesses globally. The business units of the Communication segment include Mobility, Business Wireline, and Consumer Wireline. Mobility provides nationwide wireless service and equipment. Business Wireline provides advanced Ethernet-based fiber services, Internet Protocol (IP) Voice and managed professional services, as well as legacy voice and data services and related equipment, to business customers. Consumer Wireline provides broadband services, including fiber connections. Consumer Wireline provides legacy telephony voice communication services. The Latin America segment provides wireless services and equipment in Mexico.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
