SPDR Bloomberg International Corporate Bond ETF Price & Performance (IBND)

Vanguard has updated its ESG exclusionary index methodologies for several ETFs, effective March 2025. The changes impact both FTSE and Bloomberg-linked funds, reflecting evolving ESG standards. Investors have been notified of the adjustments, which underscore Vanguard's commitment to aligning with updated environmental, social, and governance criteria.1

Short-term bond ETFs have attracted over $16 billion this year as market volatility and recession fears drive investors toward safer assets. The iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF and SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF have seen record inflows, highlighting a shift in investor sentiment.2

Corporate bond ETFs are experiencing substantial outflows, with the JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF losing $318 million amid market volatility. Other funds, including Vanguard Short-Term Corporate ETF, also saw declines as investors reallocate assets. U.S. fixed-income funds, however, recorded overall inflows, signaling a nuanced market response.3