Evidence and analysis
Latest Market Data
| Metric | Current value |
|---|---|
| Product type | Vanguard mutual-fund share class |
| Regular market price (USD) | $5.47 |
| Market-price date | 2026-08-14 (US Eastern Time) |
| 52-week range (USD) | $5.41 – $5.57 |
| 1-year adjusted-close return | +5.32% |
| Annualised daily volatility (1 year) | 3.31% |
Source: Yahoo Finance, retrieved 15 August 2026. The regular market price is an exchange-market price and is not the fund NAV. The one-year return is calculated from the first to the last adjusted close in the retrieved one-year daily series; annualised volatility is the sample standard deviation of daily log returns multiplied by √252.
Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund
The Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund (VWEHX) provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of below-investment-grade corporate bonds. It seeks to provide a high level of current income by investing primarily in medium-quality higher-yielding corporate bonds.
Key Features:
- Higher Yield: Access to above-average income from high-yield bonds
- Active Management: Vanguard’s experienced credit team manages the portfolio
- Diversification: Hundreds of high-yield bond issuers across various industries
- Credit Risk: Higher risk and return than investment-grade bond funds
Expense Ratio: 0.13%
Number of Holdings: ~500+ below-investment-grade corporate bonds
Portfolio Context:
VWEHX is the Vanguard equivalent to the US High Yield Fund.
This ETF is part of the Vanguard ETF Portfolio vs Equivalent Fidelity Funds comparison, where it serves as the Vanguard equivalent for one or more Fidelity funds.
Portfolio Composition
| Bond Segment | Weight |
|---|---|
| Corporate Bonds (High Yield) | ~80% |
| Floating Rate Notes | ~10% |
| Convertible Bonds | ~5% |
| Other (Cash, Equivalents) | ~5% |
Credit Quality: ~85% below investment-grade (BB/B rated), ~10% CCC or lower, ~5% not rated
Average Duration: ~3.5–4.5 years
Average Yield to Maturity: ~6–8% (varies with market conditions)
Note: This is an informational overview for educational purposes. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consider your investment objectives, risk tolerance, and fees before investing.