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Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF

74.97 USD
+0.24
0.32%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
1 day
0.32%
5 days
-0.95%
1 month
-0.58%
3 months
-4.56%
6 months
-0.39%
Year to date
-1.42%
1 year
-1.94%
5 years
-14.06%
10 years
-12.10%
0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

94% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 420 | Existing positions reduced: 217

47% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 88 | Existing positions closed: 60

9% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 92 [Q2] → 100 (+8) [Q3]

7% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $11.5B [Q2] → $12.3B (+$760M) [Q3]

3% more funds holding

Funds holding: 803 [Q2] → 831 (+28) [Q3]

2.74% less ownership

Funds ownership: 64.06% [Q2] → 61.31% (-2.74%) [Q3]

92% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $313K | Put options by funds: $4.17M

Research analyst outlook

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

Financial journalist opinion

Positive
ETF Trends
2 months ago
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
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 months ago
These 2 Dividend ETFs Are a Retiree's Best Friend
If you're retired and trying to keep your life as simple as possible, consider a foundational investment in these two income ETFs.
These 2 Dividend ETFs Are a Retiree's Best Friend
Neutral
ETF Trends
2 months ago
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
Neutral
ETF Trends
2 months ago
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
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
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
Neutral
ETF Trends
5 months ago
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
Positive
ETF Trends
5 months ago
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
Positive
ETF Trends
7 months ago
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.
Positive
ETF Trends
8 months ago
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).
Positive
ETF Trends
8 months ago
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.
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