BIVvsSPLBETF Comparison
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ETF 2
SPLB
State Street SPDR Portfolio Long Term Corporate Bond ETF
This fund is part of
US Corporate IG Bonds
-0.08%
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (BIV) belongs to the US Government Bonds segment. State Street SPDR Portfolio Long Term Corporate Bond ETF (SPLB) is part of the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. BIV's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Utilities. In contrast, SPLB's top sector exposures are Finance, Utilities and Healthcare. BIV is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, versus 0.04% for SPLB. BIV is down -2.15% year-to-date (YTD) with +$2.86B in YTD flows. SPLB performs worse with -3.46% YTD performance, and +$208M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BIV and SPLB 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 SPLB 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 SPLB | -1.49%-0.99% | -2.16%-4.59% | -2.15%-3.46% | -1.61%-4.64% | +13.57%+11.80% | -2.39%-17.29% |
| Flows | BIV SPLB | +$242M+$36M | +$533M+$52M | +$2.86B+$208M | +$4.78B+$433M | +$13.35B+$591M | +$16.58B+$647M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BIV SPLB | +4.08%+7.72% | +3.91%+7.44% | +5.24%+10.11% | +6.30%+11.88% |
| Max drawdown | BIV SPLB | -2.75%-5.56% | -3.88%-6.24% | -5.18%-9.59% | -18.51%-34.68% |
| Max drawdown duration | BIV SPLB | 74d74d | 194d318d | 198d359d | 1609d1815d |
Trading data
BIV | SPLB | |
Last sale 9/14/2026 at 1:30 PM | $73.99 | $21.04 |
| Previous close 09/11/2026 | $74.06 | $21.02 |
| Consolidated volume 09/11/2026 | ||
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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 | SPLB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $73.99 | $21.04 |
| 1D performance | -0.09% | +0.10% |
| AuM | $28.49 B | $1.22 B |
| E/R | 0.03% | 0.04% |
Characteristics
BIV | SPLB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Vanguard | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg U.S. 5–10 Year Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index | Bloomberg U.S. Long Term Corporate Bond Index |
| N° of holdings | 2323 | 2735 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | April 3, 2007 | March 10, 2009 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
BIV
USA
90.65%
Other
9.35%
SPLB
USA
90.06%
Other
9.94%
Sectors
BIV
Sovereign
57.89%
Finance
17.96%
Other
24.14%
SPLB
Finance
18.28%
Utilities
14.05%
Healthcare
12.24%
Technology
11.1%
Energy
9.07%
Telecommunication.
8.48%
Other
26.78%
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Diversification
BIV
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
30.06%
SPLB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.66%
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%
SPLB
Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD
0.37%
CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD
0.33%
Meta Platforms, 5.625% 15nov2055, USD
0.28%
Boeing, 5.805% 1may2050, USD
0.26%
CVS Health, 4.78% 25mar2038, USD
0.24%
AT&T Inc, 3.55% 15sep2055, USD
0.24%
AT&T Inc, 3.5% 15sep2053, USD
0.23%
Goldman Sachs, 6.75% 1oct2037, USD
0.22%
Bank of America Corporation, 4.083% 20mar2051, USD (N)
0.22%
Pfizer, 5.3% 19may2053, USD
0.22%
Oracle, 6.7% 4feb2056, USD
0.22%
Amgen, 5.65% 2mar2053, USD
0.22%
Meta Platforms, 5.5% 15nov2045, USD
0.21%
Amazon.com, 5.8% 13mar2056, USD
0.21%
AT&T Inc, 3.65% 15sep2059, USD
0.20%
Frequently asked questions about BIV and SPLB
How have the BIV and SPLB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 11, 2026, BIV is down -2.15% year-to-date (YTD), while SPLB has lost -3.46%. That puts BIV better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BIV or SPLB?
Year-to-date, the BIV ETF saw +$2.86B in flows, compared to +$208M for SPLB.
Which ETF is more volatile: BIV or SPLB?
Over the past year, BIV had a volatility of 3.91%, while SPLB experienced 7.44%.
Which ETF is bigger: BIV or SPLB?
As of September 11, 2026, BIV holds $28.49 B in assets under management (AUM), while SPLB manages $1.22 B.
What sectors do the BIV and SPLB ETFs invest in?
BIV leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Finance. Meanwhile, SPLB focuses on Finance, Utilities and Healthcare.
What are the top holdings of the BIV ETF and SPLB 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). SPLB holds in its top three: Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD, CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD and Meta Platforms, 5.625% 15nov2055, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: BIV or SPLB?
BIV holds 2324 securities with 30.06% of its assets in the top 15. SPLB has 2739 securities and a top 15 weight of 3.66%.
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