BIVvsSYSBETF Comparison
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ETF 2
SYSB
iShares Edge U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk ETF
This fund is part of
US Aggregate Bonds
-0.14%
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (BIV) belongs to the US Government Bonds segment. iShares Edge U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk ETF (SYSB) is part of the US Aggregate Bonds segment. BIV's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Utilities. In contrast, SYSB's top sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Industrials. BIV is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, versus 0.25% for SYSB. BIV is down -2.04% year-to-date (YTD) with +$3.05B in YTD flows. SYSB performs better with -1.4% YTD performance, and +$754M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BIV and SYSB 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 SYSB 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 SYSB | +1.61%+1.53% | -1.52%-1.37% | -2.04%-1.40% | -2.15%-1.88% | +17.06%+20.86% | -0.55%+5.83% |
| Flows | BIV SYSB | +$125M+$131M | +$471M+$256M | +$3.05B+$754M | +$4.10B+$1.38B | +$13.40B+$1.39B | +$16.94B+$1.35B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BIV SYSB | +4.81%+4.80% | +4.21%+4.13% | +5.12%+3.54% | +6.31%+4.78% |
| Max drawdown | BIV SYSB | -3.66%-3.72% | -5.46%-5.08% | -5.46%-5.08% | -17.58%-17.96% |
| Max drawdown duration | BIV SYSB | 64d64d | 241d241d | 241d241d | 1403d1207d |
Trading data
BIV | SYSB | |
Last sale 10/29/2026 at 1:30 PM | $74.10 | |
| Previous close 10/28/2026 | $73.87 | |
| 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 | SYSB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $74.10 | – |
| 1D performance | +0.31% | – |
| AuM | $28.61 B | $1.40 B |
| E/R | 0.03% | 0.25% |
Characteristics
BIV | SYSB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Vanguard | iShares |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg U.S. 5–10 Year Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index | BlackRock Universal Systematic Bond Index |
| N° of holdings | 2280 | 741 |
| Asset class | Bonds | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | April 3, 2007 | February 24, 2015 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
BIV
USA
87.05%
Other
12.95%
SYSB
USA
86.79%
Other
13.21%
Sectors
BIV
Sovereign
54.89%
Finance
17.59%
Other
27.52%
SYSB
Sovereign
31.92%
Finance
15.42%
Industrials
7.73%
Other
44.93%
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Diversification
BIV
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
29.49%
SYSB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
33.89%
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%
SYSB
BlackRock Cash Funds - Institutional
6.86%
USA, Bonds 1.125% 15aug2040, USD
2.95%
USA, Bonds 2.75% 15aug2047, USD
2.87%
USA, Notes 4% 15nov2035, USD (F-2035)
2.83%
USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036)
2.27%
USA, Notes 4.25% 31may2033, USD (L-2033)
1.96%
USA, Bonds 1.75% 15aug2041, USD
1.78%
USA, Bonds 2.25% 15aug2046, USD
1.74%
USA, Bonds 2.25% 15feb2052, USD
1.68%
USA, Bonds 1.875% 15nov2051, USD
1.67%
USA, Bonds 3% 15aug2052, USD
1.66%
USA, Notes 4.375% 31jul2033, USD (N-2033)
1.57%
USA, Bonds 3% 15nov2044, USD
1.41%
USA, Notes 3.5% 28feb2031, USD (V-2031)
1.39%
USA, Bonds 2% 15aug2051, USD
1.26%
Frequently asked questions about BIV and SYSB
How have the BIV and SYSB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 28, 2026, BIV is down -2.04% year-to-date (YTD), while SYSB has lost -1.4%. That puts SYSB better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BIV or SYSB?
Year-to-date, the BIV ETF saw +$3.05B in flows, compared to +$754M for SYSB.
Which ETF is more volatile: BIV or SYSB?
Over the past year, BIV had a volatility of 4.21%, while SYSB experienced 4.13%.
Which ETF is bigger: BIV or SYSB?
As of October 28, 2026, BIV holds $28.61 B in assets under management (AUM), while SYSB manages $1.40 B.
What sectors do the BIV and SYSB ETFs invest in?
BIV leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Finance. Meanwhile, SYSB focuses on Sovereign, Finance and Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the BIV ETF and SYSB 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). SYSB holds in its top three: BlackRock Cash Funds - Institutional, USA, Bonds 1.125% 15aug2040, USD and USA, Bonds 2.75% 15aug2047, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: BIV or SYSB?
BIV holds 2344 securities with 29.49% of its assets in the top 15. SYSB has 835 securities and a top 15 weight of 33.89%.
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