The Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF ( VCLT) is currently the second-best option in the Vanguard family for investors seeking passive income. This fund's 30-day SEC yield is 5.69%. With that yield, if you invested another $10,000 in this Vanguard ETF, you could make around $569 in income.

These companies, also known as the "Magnificent Seven," led the stock market to new heights in 2023 and 2024, but have underperformed the S&P 500 so far in 2025. In other words, being heavily concentrated in just a handful of stocks is a double-edged sword that can lead to higher than historical gains, but also accelerate a sell-off.

Vanguard exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a fantastic choice for retired investors looking to play the long game with their portfolios. Undoubtedly, Vanguard is a name that passive investors can put their trust in.

Thanks to their extremely low management fees, Vanguard's exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are consistently on the radars of investors keen on maximizing the returns on their investments -- and not losing money to fund managers.