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title: "Vanguard's New Low-Cost ETF Opens Door To High-Yield Bonds"
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description: "Vanguard launched the Vanguard U.S. High-Yield Corporate Bond Index ETF (VCHY), offering low-cost exposure to U.S. dollar-denominated below-investment-grade corporate bonds with a 0.05% expense ratio. Tracking the Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 250MM 2% Issuer Capped Index, VCHY aims to provide diversified income-focused access to the high-yield market, addressing demand for efficient fixed-income strategies amid strong investor interest in yield generation."
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# Vanguard's New Low-Cost ETF Opens Door To High-Yield Bonds

Vanguard has expanded its fixed-income ETF lineup with the launch of the **Vanguard U.S. High-Yield Corporate Bond Index ETF** (NASDAQ:VCHY), offering investors broad exposure to U.S. dollar-denominated below-investment-grade corporate bonds. Vanguard said VCHY ranks among the lowest-cost ETFs in the high-yield bond category at launch, according to Morningstar data as cited in the press release.

The launch comes as demand for income-generating fixed-income strategies remains strong amid elevated bond yields and growing investor interest in diversifying beyond traditional investment-grade debt. Vanguard CIO and Global Head of Fixed Income **Sara Devereux** said the high-yield market has become an increasingly important component of fixed-income portfolios, but much of the existing exposure remains concentrated in higher-cost products. 

The firm believes VCHY’s rules-based approach, liquidity focus, and low fees provide a more efficient way for investors and financial advisors to access the segment. Vanguard’s Fixed Income Group oversees more than $2.9 trillion in global assets and has managed bond index strategies since launching the world’s first bond index fund in 1986.

**Key features of VCHY**

-   **Expense ratio:** 0.05%
-   **Investment objective:** Tracks the **Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 250MM 2% Issuer Capped Index**, a benchmark designed to provide diversified exposure to the high-yield bond market while limiting issuer concentration
-   **Asset class:** U.S. high-yield corporate bonds
-   **Bond universe:** U.S. dollar-denominated, below-investment-grade corporate debt
-   **Index methodology:** Market-value weighted with a 2% cap on individual issuers
-   **Portfolio structure:** Broad exposure across the high-yield market while reducing issuer concentration risk
-   **Distribution frequency:** Monthly

VCHY is designed for income-focused investors and financial advisors seeking diversified exposure to the U.S. high-yield bond market as part of a broader fixed-income allocation strategy.

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