Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF
Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ: VTC) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NASDAQ, trading at $73.75 (about ₹6,922 a unit) as of 11 Nov 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.03% and holds 5,211 securities. Indian residents can buy VTC through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$73.56
Today's high
$73.78
52 week low
$72.11
52 week high
$78.70
VTC opened at $73.63, closed previously at $73.74, and has traded between $72.11 and $78.70 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The fund aims to replicate the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Bond Index, offering investors extensive and varied access to top-rated corporate debt issued by American companies. Characterized by a moderate overall sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations, the portfolio includes a spectrum of bond maturities, from short-term to extended-term holdings. Its primary goal is to provide consistent income streams, underpinned by the strong credit quality of its underlying investments.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.03%
Assets (AUM)
$1.6B
Holdings
5,211
NAV
$73.67
Avg. volume
123.73K
1-year price change
-5.71%
5-year price change
-19.04%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
VTC holds 5,211 securities in total. These 10 are 2.5% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy VTC from India
Indian residents can buy VTC units through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers. Read the full guide: how to invest in VTC from India
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search VTC and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, VTC, on NASDAQ, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your VTC position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying VTC from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- Taxable in IndiaGains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
FAQs
What is the VTC price today?
Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF (VTC) last traded at $73.75 on NASDAQ, as of 11 Nov 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹6,922 a unit at the 11 Nov 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does VTC trade, in Indian time?
NASDAQ trades 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST when the US is on daylight time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is VTC, and what does it cost to hold?
Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF manages about $1.6B. Its expense ratio is 0.03% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2017.
What are VTC's largest holdings?
The top three are US 2YR NOTE (CBT) Dec26 (1.0%), MKTLIQ 12/31/2049 (0.3%) and US Dollar (0.3%). VTC's 10 largest positions make up 2.5% of the fund.
Does VTC pay dividends?
Yes. VTC is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate.
How are gains on VTC taxed in India?
Gains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
Can I buy fractional units of VTC?
Yes. You can buy VTC by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has VTC performed?
VTC's price is down 5.7% over the past year and down 19.0% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.