BIVvsHYSETF Comparison
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ETF 2
HYS
PIMCO 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond Index ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate HY Bonds
+0.13%
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (BIV) belongs to the US Government Bonds segment. PIMCO 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond Index ETF (HYS) is part of the US Corporate HY Bonds segment. BIV's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Utilities. In contrast, HYS's top sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Consumer Services. BIV is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, versus 0.56% for HYS. BIV is down -2.04% year-to-date (YTD) with +$3.05B in YTD flows. HYS performs better with -0.18% YTD performance, and +$211M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BIV and HYS 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 HYS performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/28/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BIV HYS | +1.61%-0.57% | -1.52%-1.44% | -2.04%-0.18% | -2.15%+0.91% | +17.06%+25.54% | -0.55%+25.02% |
| Flows | BIV HYS | +$125M-$90M | +$471M-$53M | +$3.05B+$211M | +$4.10B+$235M | +$13.40B+$468M | +$16.94B-$160M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BIV HYS | +4.81%+3.19% | +4.21%+2.59% | +5.12%+2.97% | +6.31%+4.03% |
| Max drawdown | BIV HYS | -3.66%-3.28% | -5.46%-3.28% | -5.46%-4.03% | -17.58%-9.41% |
| Max drawdown duration | BIV HYS | 64d62d | 241d62d | 241d68d | 1403d561d |
Trading data
BIV | HYS | |
Last sale 10/29/2026 at 1:30 PM | $74.10 | $90.16 |
| Previous close 10/28/2026 | $73.87 | $90.19 |
| Consolidated volume 10/28/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/29/2026 at 1:30 PM
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BIV | HYS | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $74.10 | $90.16 |
| 1D performance | +0.31% | -0.03% |
| AuM | $28.61 B | $1.65 B |
| E/R | 0.03% | 0.56% |
Characteristics
BIV | HYS | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Vanguard | PIMCO |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg U.S. 5–10 Year Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index | ICE BofA 0-5 Year US High Yield Constrained Index |
| N° of holdings | 2280 | 335 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | April 3, 2007 | June 16, 2011 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
BIV
USA
87.05%
Other
12.95%
HYS
USA
85.77%
Other
14.23%
Sectors
BIV
Sovereign
54.89%
Finance
17.59%
Other
27.52%
HYS
Finance
16.52%
Industrials
11.96%
Consumer Services
11.46%
Technology
11.11%
Energy
8.64%
Business Services
7.02%
Other
33.29%
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Diversification
BIV
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
29.49%
HYS
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
10.97%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
BIV
USA, Notes 4% 15feb2034, USD (B-2034)
2.12%
USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2034, USD (C-2034)
2.11%
USA, Notes 4.625% 15feb2035, USD (B-2035)
2.08%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15nov2034, USD (F-2034)
2.07%
USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036)
2.05%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15may2035, USD (C-2035)
2.04%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15aug2035, USD (E-2035)
2.04%
USA, Notes 4% 15nov2035, USD (F-2035)
2.03%
USA, Notes 4.5% 15nov2033, USD (F-2033)
2.02%
USA, Notes 3.875% 15aug2034, USD (E-2034)
2.00%
USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2036, USD (C-2036)
2.00%
USA, Notes 3.875% 15aug2033, USD (E-2033)
1.83%
USA, Notes 4.125% 15nov2032, USD (F-2032)
1.72%
USA, Notes 1.375% 15nov2031, USD (F-2031)
1.70%
USA, Notes 3.5% 15feb2033, USD (B-2033)
1.65%
HYS
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.94%
Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD
0.86%
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.85%
American Airlines, 5.75% 20apr2029, USD
0.77%
PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD
0.74%
B&G Foods, 8% 15sep2028, USD
0.72%
Core Scientific Finance I, 7.75% 15may2031, USD
0.71%
US47077WAG33
0.70%
US47077WAF59
0.70%
SV RNO Property Owner 1, 5.875% 1mar2031, USD
0.69%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.68%
Transocean International, 8.25% 15may2029, USD
0.66%
Rakuten Group, 11.25% 15feb2027, USD
0.65%
Neptune BidCo US, 9.29% 15apr2029, USD
0.65%
National Mentor Holdings, 10.5% 15dec2030, USD
0.65%
Frequently asked questions about BIV and HYS
How have the BIV and HYS ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 28, 2026, BIV is down -2.04% year-to-date (YTD), while HYS has lost -0.18%. That puts HYS better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BIV or HYS?
Year-to-date, the BIV ETF saw +$3.05B in flows, compared to +$211M for HYS.
Which ETF is more volatile: BIV or HYS?
Over the past year, BIV had a volatility of 4.21%, while HYS experienced 2.59%.
Which ETF is bigger: BIV or HYS?
As of October 28, 2026, BIV holds $28.61 B in assets under management (AUM), while HYS manages $1.65 B.
What sectors do the BIV and HYS ETFs invest in?
BIV leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Finance. Meanwhile, HYS focuses on Finance, Industrials and Consumer Services.
What are the top holdings of the BIV ETF and HYS ETF?
BIV top holdings include USA, Notes 4% 15feb2034, USD (B-2034), USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2034, USD (C-2034) and USA, Notes 4.625% 15feb2035, USD (B-2035). HYS holds in its top three: Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD, Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD and EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: BIV or HYS?
BIV holds 2344 securities with 29.49% of its assets in the top 15. HYS has 339 securities and a top 15 weight of 10.97%.
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