Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF
BIV

$75.95

0.44%

Market Cap: 18.4B

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Funds holding %

of 6,702 funds

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Analysts bullish %

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Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q1 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

51% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 366 | Existing positions reduced: 243

18% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $400K | Put options by funds: $339K

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 89 [Q4 2023] → 89 (+0) [Q1 2024]

2% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $10.9B [Q4 2023] → $10.7B (-$197M) [Q1 2024]

2% less funds holding

Funds holding: 789 [Q4 2023] → 772 (-17) [Q1 2024]

4.14% less ownership

Funds ownership: 65.22% [Q4 2023] → 61.08% (-4.14%) [Q1 2024]

22% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 61 | Existing positions closed: 78

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for BIV.

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Financial journalist opinion

3 ETFs That Provide a Middle-Ground Solution for Bond Volatility

With a forthcoming election paired with the expectation of rate cuts, the bond market could see volatility in the second half of 2024. That said, investors may want to opt for a middle-ground solution for yield and rate risk with intermediate-term bond funds.

3 ETFs That Provide a Middle-Ground Solution for Bond Volatility

Taxable Bond Funds Saw Strong Inflows in May

Data from a Morningstar report noted that May saw strong inflows for taxable bond funds, confirming the broader trend of bond funds seeing heightened interest within the past year.

Taxable Bond Funds Saw Strong Inflows in May

Get True Investment-Grade Exposure With These 3 ETFs

When it comes to investment-grade bond funds, sometimes fixed income investors need to take a closer look at the composition of its holdings in order to assess whether it's truly investment-grade. Vanguard has three exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that live up to the investment-grade designation.

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Balanced Yield and Rate Risk With This Bond ETF

Fixed income investors these days may be tasked with looking for opportunities that can provide the best blend of yield, while at the same time mitigating rate risk. The melding of those two benefits is available in the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (BIV).

Balanced Yield and Rate Risk With This Bond ETF

Intermediate Bonds Funds Drawing Investor Interest

Investors appear to be taking a Goldilocks-like approach to bonds — not too short and not too long. According to a Reuters report, investors have been opting for intermediate term-bonds funds of the Treasury variety as uncertainty over the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy looms.

Intermediate Bonds Funds Drawing Investor Interest

BIV: Why The ETF Is A Good Investment

The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares is a good instrument for low-risk investors looking to benefit from a possible decline in interest rates. The Federal Reserve System is close to finishing its high interest rate policy; then, it will likely start a progressive decline in the rates, positively impacting the ETF.

BIV: Why The ETF Is A Good Investment

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A Fan of Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan? Buy Intermediate Treasury ETFs

Two renowned Wall Street firms, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan, are advising investors to consider purchasing five-year U.S. Treasury notes, per Bloomberg, as quoted on Yahoo Finance.

A Fan of Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan? Buy Intermediate Treasury ETFs

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