Comparison of ETFs: The Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF (SCHQ) and Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF (VGLT) both provide exposure to long-dated U.S. Treasury bonds, sharing similar risk profiles, expense ratios (0.03%), and returns, with SCHQ offering a slightly higher yield.
Portfolio Composition: VGLT holds 94 bonds with maturities between 10 and 25 years, while SCHQ contains 97 holdings focused on U.S. Treasury securities with maturities over 10 years, both having an average maturity of 22 years and an average duration of 14 years.
Liquidity and AUM: VGLT's significantly higher assets under management (AUM) may provide greater liquidity for investors, making it easier to buy and sell, although this factor may be less relevant for long-term investors.
Performance and Competitiveness: Despite being newer and smaller, SCHQ has demonstrated competitive returns similar to VGLT over the past one and five years, making it a viable option for investors looking to diversify their ETF providers.
Wall Street analysts forecast VGLT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for VGLT 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 VGLT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for VGLT 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.
