BIVvsGHYBETF Comparison
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Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (BIV) belongs to the US Government Bonds segment. Goldman Sachs Access High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (GHYB) is part of the Intl HY Bonds segment. BIV's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Utilities. In contrast, GHYB's top sector exposures are Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials. BIV is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, versus 0.15% for GHYB. BIV is down -2.15% year-to-date (YTD) with +$2.86B in YTD flows. GHYB performs better with 1.79% YTD performance, and +$38M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BIV and GHYB below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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BIV vs GHYB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/11/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BIV GHYB | -1.49%-0.24% | -2.16%+0.55% | -2.15%+1.79% | -1.61%+3.33% | +13.57%+26.52% | -2.39%+19.79% |
| Flows | BIV GHYB | +$242M+$4M | +$533M+$13M | +$2.86B+$38M | +$4.78B+$45M | +$13.35B+$38M | +$16.58B-$42M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BIV GHYB | +4.08%+1.97% | +3.91%+2.43% | +5.24%+3.43% | +6.30%+5.06% |
| Max drawdown | BIV GHYB | -2.75%-0.78% | -3.88%-2.29% | -5.18%-3.50% | -18.51%-15.38% |
| Max drawdown duration | BIV GHYB | 74d15d | 194d50d | 198d71d | 1609d729d |
Trading data
BIV | GHYB | |
Last sale 9/14/2026 at 1:30 PM | $73.99 | $44.04 |
| Previous close 09/11/2026 | $74.06 | $44.04 |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/14/2026 at 1:30 PM
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BIV | GHYB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $73.99 | $44.04 |
| 1D performance | -0.09% | -0.01% |
| AuM | $28.49 B | $136.96 M |
| E/R | 0.03% | 0.15% |
Characteristics
BIV | GHYB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Vanguard | Goldman Sachs |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg U.S. 5–10 Year Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index | FTSE Goldman Sachs High Yield Corporate Bond Index |
| N° of holdings | 2323 | 846 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | April 3, 2007 | September 5, 2017 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
BIV
USA
90.65%
Other
9.35%
GHYB
USA
84.65%
Other
15.35%
Sectors
BIV
Sovereign
57.89%
Finance
17.96%
Other
24.14%
GHYB
Finance
16.47%
Consumer Services
13.84%
Industrials
10.2%
Non-Energy Materi.
9.69%
Energy
8.28%
Business Services
7.07%
Other
34.45%
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Diversification
BIV
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
30.06%
GHYB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
5.79%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
BIV
USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2036, USD (C-2036)
2.36%
USA, Notes 4% 15feb2034, USD (B-2034)
2.15%
USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2034, USD (C-2034)
2.13%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15nov2034, USD (F-2034)
2.09%
USA, Notes 4.625% 15feb2035, USD (B-2035)
2.09%
USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036)
2.08%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15may2035, USD (C-2035)
2.06%
USA, Notes 4.5% 15nov2033, USD (F-2033)
2.05%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15aug2035, USD (E-2035)
2.05%
USA, Notes 3.875% 15aug2034, USD (E-2034)
2.03%
USA, Notes 4% 15nov2035, USD (F-2035)
2.00%
USA, Notes 3.875% 15aug2033, USD (E-2033)
1.85%
USA, Notes 4.125% 15nov2032, USD (F-2032)
1.74%
USA, Notes 1.375% 15nov2031, USD (F-2031)
1.72%
USA, Notes 3.5% 15feb2033, USD (B-2033)
1.67%
GHYB
Centene, 2.45% 15jul2028, USD
0.47%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.43%
WULF Compute, 7.75% 15oct2030, USD
0.43%
CoreWeave, 9.25% 1jun2030, USD
0.41%
Sirius XM Holdings, 4.125% 1jul2030, USD
0.41%
Venture Global LNG, 9.5% 1feb2029, USD
0.39%
1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD
0.39%
IQVIA Inc., 6.5% 15may2030, USD
0.38%
First Quantum Minerals, 7.25% 15feb2034, USD
0.38%
DIRECTV Financing, 10% 15feb2031, USD
0.37%
Centene, 2.625% 1aug2031, USD
0.36%
CCO Holdings, 4.25% 1feb2031, USD
0.36%
Carnival Corp, 6.125% 15feb2033, USD
0.34%
Emerald Debt Merger Sub, 6.625% 15dec2030, USD
0.34%
Community Health Systems (CHS), 9.75% 15jan2034, USD
0.33%
Frequently asked questions about BIV and GHYB
How have the BIV and GHYB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 11, 2026, BIV is down -2.15% year-to-date (YTD), while GHYB has returned 1.79%. That puts GHYB better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BIV or GHYB?
Year-to-date, the BIV ETF saw +$2.86B in flows, compared to +$38M for GHYB.
Which ETF is more volatile: BIV or GHYB?
Over the past year, BIV had a volatility of 3.91%, while GHYB experienced 2.43%.
Which ETF is bigger: BIV or GHYB?
As of September 11, 2026, BIV holds $28.49 B in assets under management (AUM), while GHYB manages $136.96 M.
What sectors do the BIV and GHYB ETFs invest in?
BIV leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Finance. Meanwhile, GHYB focuses on Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the BIV ETF and GHYB ETF?
BIV top holdings include USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2036, USD (C-2036), USA, Notes 4% 15feb2034, USD (B-2034) and USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2034, USD (C-2034). GHYB holds in its top three: Centene, 2.45% 15jul2028, USD, Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD and WULF Compute, 7.75% 15oct2030, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: BIV or GHYB?
BIV holds 2324 securities with 30.06% of its assets in the top 15. GHYB has 846 securities and a top 15 weight of 5.79%.
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