Comparison of ETFs: The Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) and iShares iBoxx Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) both focus on investment-grade U.S. corporate bonds but differ in cost, diversification, and maturity range, catering to different investor needs.
Cost and Yield: VCLT has a lower expense ratio of 0.03% and a higher dividend yield of 5.37%, making it attractive for income-focused investors, while LQD has a higher expense ratio of 0.14% and a lower yield of 4.35%.
Diversification and Holdings: VCLT holds 1,797 bonds with a focus on long-term maturities and a concentrated approach, while LQD offers broader exposure with 2,998 holdings, providing more stability and less volatility.
Investment Considerations: Investors must weigh their priorities between risk protection and dividend income when choosing between VCLT's targeted strategy and LQD's diversified approach.
Wall Street analysts forecast VCLT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for VCLT is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of 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.
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Wall Street analysts forecast VCLT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for VCLT is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of 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.
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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.
