BIVvsNHYBETF Comparison
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Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (BIV) belongs to the US Government Bonds segment. Nuveen High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (NHYB) is part of the US Corporate HY Bonds segment. BIV's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Utilities. In contrast, NHYB's top sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Consumer Services. BIV is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, versus 0.08% for NHYB. BIV is down -2.04% year-to-date (YTD) with +$3.05B in YTD flows. NHYB performs better with 1.32% YTD performance, and +$281M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BIV and NHYB 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 NHYB 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 NHYB | +1.61%+0.78% | -1.52%-0.46% | -2.04%+1.32% | -2.15%+2.25% | +17.06%n/a | -0.55%n/a |
| Flows | BIV NHYB | +$125M+$50M | +$471M+$148M | +$3.05B+$281M | +$4.10B+$1.55B | +$13.40B- | +$16.94B- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BIV NHYB | +4.81%+3.01% | +4.21%+2.67% | +5.12%n/a | +6.31%n/a |
| Max drawdown | BIV NHYB | -3.66%-2.80% | -5.46%-2.80% | -5.46%n/a | -17.58%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | BIV NHYB | 64d62d | 241d62d | 241dn/a | 1403dn/a |
Trading data
BIV | NHYB | |
Last sale 10/29/2026 at 1:30 PM | $74.10 | $24.03 |
| Previous close 10/28/2026 | $73.87 | $24.03 |
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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 | NHYB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $74.10 | $24.03 |
| 1D performance | +0.31% | -0.02% |
| AuM | $28.61 B | $1.81 B |
| E/R | 0.03% | 0.08% |
Characteristics
BIV | NHYB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Vanguard | Nuveen |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg U.S. 5–10 Year Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index | ICE BofA BB-B US Cash Pay High Yield Constrained Index |
| N° of holdings | 2280 | 1649 |
| Asset class | Bonds | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | April 3, 2007 | September 24, 2025 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
BIV
USA
87.05%
Other
12.95%
NHYB
USA
87.2%
Other
12.8%
Sectors
BIV
Sovereign
54.89%
Finance
17.59%
Other
27.52%
NHYB
Finance
17%
Industrials
11.65%
Consumer Services
11.6%
Energy
9.73%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.63%
Business Services
7.13%
Other
34.26%
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Diversification
BIV
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
29.49%
NHYB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
4.75%
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%
NHYB
Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD
0.48%
1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD
0.46%
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.41%
PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD
0.34%
Centene, 2.625% 1aug2031, USD
0.33%
Galaxy Helios Data Center II, 9.875% 1aug2031, USD
0.31%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.29%
CCO Holdings, 4.25% 1feb2031, USD
0.29%
SV RNO Property Owner 1, 5.875% 1mar2031, USD
0.28%
Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD
0.28%
Venture Global LNG, 9.5% 1feb2029, USD
0.28%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.27%
Stingray Compute, 6% 15jun2031, USD
0.25%
Centene, 2.45% 15jul2028, USD
0.25%
Venture Global Plaquemines LNG, 6.75% 15jan2036, USD
0.24%
Frequently asked questions about BIV and NHYB
How have the BIV and NHYB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 28, 2026, BIV is down -2.04% year-to-date (YTD), while NHYB has returned 1.32%. That puts NHYB better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BIV or NHYB?
Year-to-date, the BIV ETF saw +$3.05B in flows, compared to +$281M for NHYB.
Which ETF is more volatile: BIV or NHYB?
Over the past year, BIV had a volatility of 4.21%, while NHYB experienced 2.67%.
Which ETF is bigger: BIV or NHYB?
As of October 28, 2026, BIV holds $28.61 B in assets under management (AUM), while NHYB manages $1.81 B.
What sectors do the BIV and NHYB ETFs invest in?
BIV leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Finance. Meanwhile, NHYB focuses on Finance, Industrials and Consumer Services.
What are the top holdings of the BIV ETF and NHYB 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). NHYB holds in its top three: Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD, 1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD and EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: BIV or NHYB?
BIV holds 2344 securities with 29.49% of its assets in the top 15. NHYB has 1671 securities and a top 15 weight of 4.75%.
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