Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund Price & Performance (BIV)

Recent data shows a mixed start to the year for major bond funds. While PIMCO Total Return led active funds with a 3.5% Q1 gain, the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF topped index funds at 4.7%. Vanguard’s Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund lagged, ranking below many peers in its category.12

Vanguard’s Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares continues to attract investors with its low expense ratio of 0.07% and a trailing twelve-month yield of 3.81%. The fund’s focus on U.S. Treasury notes and strong management underpin its Silver rating, keeping it competitive in the intermediate core bond category.34

Vanguard’s Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund Institutional Shares (VBIMX) maintains a sizable $44 billion in assets, with over 88% in U.S. bonds and more than half in government securities. The fund’s low 0.04% expense ratio and broad diversification continue to appeal to large-scale investors seeking stability and moderate interest-rate sensitivity.56