Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF

BIV

Market cap $24.3B

Overview Fund Activity

78.55 USD

+0.13

0.17%

At close Updated Sep 15, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

0.17%

5 days

0.19%

1 month

1.71%

3 months

3.26%

6 months

3.38%

Year to date

5.07%

1 year

-0.37%

5 years

-16.14%

10 years

-6.23%

0

Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

48% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 80 | Existing positions closed: 54

30% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 407 | Existing positions reduced: 313

27% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $858K | Put options by funds: $673K

3% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $14.3B [Q1] → $14.8B (+$479M) [Q2]

0% more funds holding

Funds holding: 911 [Q1] → 915 (+4) [Q2]

0.81% less ownership

Funds ownership: 64.08% [Q1] → 63.27% (-0.81%) [Q2]

4% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 106 [Q1] → 102 (-4) [Q2]

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Financial journalist opinion

BIV: Portents Of Labor Market Pressure In Early September

BIV offers on average around A-rated bonds, with limited credit spread exposure, making it less risky amid macroeconomic uncertainty. Still, credit spreads are historically low, which is concerning given weakening labor market dynamics and potential for higher spreads ahead. BIV's 6-year duration makes it sensitive to rate changes; potential rate cuts could benefit the fund even if labor markets weaken and credit spreads were to drive up YTMs.

BIV: Portents Of Labor Market Pressure In Early September

BIV: Oil Is A Huge Factor For Trump's Inflation Objectives

BIV's long duration and low credit spreads make it sensitive to rising rates and macro risks, especially with current geopolitical tensions. Short-term rates may stay higher than expected due to higher oil prices that could be sustained by conflict in the Middle East. Long-term risks include US isolationist policies threatening the dollar's reserve status, which could worsen funding conditions and hurt US debt. Markets are clearly thinking about this.

BIV: Oil Is A Huge Factor For Trump's Inflation Objectives

Active-bond ETFs see record demand. Did Vanguard's fee cuts include such funds?

Investors have upped their interest in actively managed bond ETFs, pouring record capital into them in January as some paid up in hopes of stronger returns.

Active-bond ETFs see record demand. Did Vanguard's fee cuts include such funds?

3 Bond Funds That Fit the Current Market Environment

With a steepening yield curve and rate cut expectations looming, the environment for the bond market can be a tricky one to navigate. That said, here are three bond funds from Vanguard to consider.

3 Bond Funds That Fit the Current Market Environment

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These 2 Dividend ETFs Are a Retiree's Best Friend

2 Intermediate Bond Options for Immediate Consideration

The yield curve is starting to steepen again, giving fixed income investors an opportunity to consider long-term debt again. However, if the risk of stepping too far out into the yield curve is too much to bear, consider using intermediate bond options.

2 Intermediate Bond Options for Immediate Consideration

With Uncertainty Ahead, Intermediate Bonds Offer Opportunities

The question of whether the economy is in a recession or not, a forthcoming presidential election, and interest rates add to the high level of uncertainty in the current market. As such, fixed income investors may want to take a middle-ground approach with bonds and opt for debt with intermediate maturity dates.

With Uncertainty Ahead, Intermediate Bonds Offer Opportunities

BIV: 2 Reasons This Intermediate Bond Fund Deserves An Upgrade

BIV is an index fund tracking intermediate term bonds with a moderate duration exposure, high quality portfolio, and low expense ratio. BIV shares have declined by nearly 12% since January 2022. Corporate bond yields are at their highest in over a decade and the interest rate cycle has likely peaked, providing a brighter outlook for BIV and similar funds.

BIV: 2 Reasons This Intermediate Bond Fund Deserves An Upgrade

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

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