Both Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF (NASDAQ:VGIT) and Fidelity Total Bond ETF (NYSEMKT:FBND) are designed for investors seeking core bond exposure but differ significantly in their approach. VGIT focuses solely on intermediate-term U.S. Treasuries and has a low expense ratio of 0.03%, while FBND diversifies across government and corporate bonds with a higher expense ratio of 0.36% and offers a 0.9 percentage point greater dividend yield. This comparison evaluates their costs, risks, performance, and portfolio structures to aid investor decisions. Key metrics include beta for volatility and 1-year returns for total performance assessment.
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