Income-focused investors seek to balance risk and reward in their portfolios, with the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT) offering a viable option. This ETF targets investment-grade corporate bonds with maturities between five and ten years, providing a yield of around 4.4%, which surpasses that of the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Bond ETF. Historical performance indicates that VCIT delivers superior total returns compared to both short- and long-term corporate bond ETFs, making it a solid choice for investors prioritizing income and moderate risk.