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Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF
BIV performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 1, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.56% | -0.19% | -0.29% | +4.67% | +12.07% | +2.45% |
| Flows | +$270M | +$1.65B | +$1.65B | +$6.02B | +$14.24B | +$16.06B |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF is built to track the Bloomberg U.S. 5–10 Year Government/Credit Float Adjusted Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Vanguard |
| N° of holdings | 2353 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | April 3, 2007 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of February 28, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 2,353
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +4.34% | +4.45% | +5.66% | +6.29% |
Max drawdown | -2.85% | -2.85% | -7.62% | -18.72% |
Max drawdown duration | 31d | 31d | 224d | 1651d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 56d | 1211d |
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is BIV?
BIV is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does BIV track?
BIV tracks the Bloomberg U.S. 5–10 Year Government/Credit Float Adjusted Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does BIV invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Government Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Government Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of BIV?
The total expense ratio (TER) of BIV is 0.03%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was BIV launched?
BIV was launched on April 3, 2007, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of BIV?
BIV is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of BIV?
As of April 1, 2026, BIV manages $28.36 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has BIV performed recently?
As of April 1, 2026, BIV delivered a return of -1.56% over the past month (1M performance), -0.19% over the past three months (3M), and -0.29% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for BIV?
As of April 1, 2026, BIV has seen net flows of +$270M in the past month (1M flow) and +$1.65B year-to-date (YTD).
Does BIV pay dividends?
As of April 1, 2026, BIV has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.14%.
How many holdings are in BIV
As of February 28, 2026, BIV holds 2353 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is BIV?
As of February 28, 2026, BIV holds 2353 securities, with 29.89% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of BIV?
As of February 28, 2026, BIV holds a portfolio of 2353 underlyings, with its largest positions including USA, Notes 4% 15feb2034, USD (B-2034), USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2034, USD (C-2034) and USA, Notes 4.5% 15nov2033, USD (F-2033). These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does BIV invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, BIV has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does BIV focus on?
As of February 28, 2026, BIV is primarily exposed to Sovereign and Banks.
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