Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF
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Funds holding %
of 7,372 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
207% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 132 | Existing positions closed: 43
75% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 433 | Existing positions reduced: 247
14% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $12.3B [Q3] → $14.1B (+$1.74B) [Q4]
8% more funds holding
Funds holding: 839 [Q3] → 904 (+65) [Q4]
1.23% more ownership
Funds ownership: 61.52% [Q3] → 62.75% (+1.23%) [Q4]
2% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 101 [Q3] → 99 (-2) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for BIV.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Market Watch
1 month ago
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.
Positive
ETF Trends
5 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.
Positive
The Motley Fool
5 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.
Neutral
ETF Trends
5 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.
Neutral
ETF Trends
5 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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
7 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.
Neutral
ETF Trends
8 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.
Positive
ETF Trends
8 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.
Positive
ETF Trends
10 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
10 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).
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