BIVvsVCLTETF Comparison
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Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (BIV) belongs to the US Government Bonds segment. Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) is part of the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. BIV's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Utilities. In contrast, VCLT's top sector exposures are Finance, Utilities and Healthcare. Both BIV and VCLT have the same Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%. BIV is down -2.04% year-to-date (YTD) with +$3.05B in YTD flows. VCLT performs worse with -3.1% YTD performance, and +$1.53B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BIV and VCLT 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 VCLT 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 VCLT | +1.61%+2.77% | -1.52%-1.74% | -2.04%-3.10% | -2.15%-5.90% | +17.06%+20.27% | -0.55%-16.41% |
| Flows | BIV VCLT | +$125M+$74M | +$471M-$276M | +$3.05B+$1.53B | +$4.10B+$1.22B | +$13.40B+$3.80B | +$16.94B+$5.85B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BIV VCLT | +4.81%+9.30% | +4.21%+8.00% | +5.12%+9.67% | +6.31%+11.71% |
| Max drawdown | BIV VCLT | -3.66%-5.42% | -5.46%-9.20% | -5.46%-9.55% | -17.58%-34.48% |
| Max drawdown duration | BIV VCLT | 64d64d | 241d365d | 241d359d | 1403d1814d |
Trading data
BIV | VCLT | |
Last sale 10/29/2026 at 2:47 PM | $74.19 | $70.85 |
| Previous close 10/28/2026 | $73.87 | $70.53 |
| 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 2:47 PM
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BIV | VCLT | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $74.19 | $70.85 |
| 1D performance | +0.43% | +0.45% |
| AuM | $28.61 B | $8.48 B |
| E/R | 0.03% | 0.03% |
Characteristics
BIV | VCLT | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Vanguard | Vanguard |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg U.S. 5–10 Year Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index | Bloomberg U.S. Long Term Corporate Bond Index |
| N° of holdings | 2280 | 2832 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | April 3, 2007 | November 19, 2009 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
BIV
USA
87.05%
Other
12.95%
VCLT
USA
89.62%
Other
10.38%
Sectors
BIV
Sovereign
54.89%
Finance
17.59%
Other
27.52%
VCLT
Finance
18.16%
Utilities
13.94%
Healthcare
12.14%
Technology
11.14%
Energy
8.97%
Telecommunication.
8.57%
Other
27.08%
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Diversification
BIV
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
29.49%
VCLT
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.63%
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%
VCLT
Anheuser-Busch, 4.9% 1feb2046, USD
0.36%
CVS Health, 5.05% 25mar2048, USD
0.32%
Meta Platforms, 5.625% 15nov2055, USD
0.28%
Boeing, 5.805% 1may2050, USD
0.26%
Amazon.com, 5.8% 13mar2056, USD
0.24%
Oracle, 6.7% 4feb2056, USD
0.23%
AT&T Inc, 3.5% 15sep2053, USD
0.23%
CVS Health, 4.78% 25mar2038, USD
0.23%
AT&T Inc, 3.55% 15sep2055, USD
0.23%
Goldman Sachs, 6.75% 1oct2037, USD
0.22%
Bank of America Corporation, 4.083% 20mar2051, USD (N)
0.21%
Amgen, 5.65% 2mar2053, USD
0.21%
Meta Platforms, 5.5% 15nov2045, USD
0.21%
AT&T Inc, 3.65% 15sep2059, USD
0.21%
Meta Platforms, 5.75% 15nov2065, USD
0.20%
Frequently asked questions about BIV and VCLT
How have the BIV and VCLT ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 28, 2026, BIV is down -2.04% year-to-date (YTD), while VCLT has lost -3.1%. That puts BIV better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BIV or VCLT?
Year-to-date, the BIV ETF saw +$3.05B in flows, compared to +$1.53B for VCLT.
Which ETF is more volatile: BIV or VCLT?
Over the past year, BIV had a volatility of 4.21%, while VCLT experienced 8%.
Which ETF is bigger: BIV or VCLT?
As of October 28, 2026, BIV holds $28.61 B in assets under management (AUM), while VCLT manages $8.48 B.
What sectors do the BIV and VCLT ETFs invest in?
BIV leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Finance. Meanwhile, VCLT focuses on Finance, Utilities and Healthcare.
What are the top holdings of the BIV ETF and VCLT 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). VCLT 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 VCLT?
BIV holds 2344 securities with 29.49% of its assets in the top 15. VCLT has 2858 securities and a top 15 weight of 3.63%.
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