Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (BIV)
| Assets | $23.27B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.03% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 302.45M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.98 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.89% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 1,313,777 |
| Open | 76.75 |
| Previous Close | 76.92 |
| Day's Range | 76.65 - 76.81 |
| 52-Week Low | 73.72 |
| 52-Week High | 78.89 |
| Beta | 0.24 |
| Holdings | 2284 |
| Inception Date | Apr 3, 2007 |
About BIV
Fund Home PageThe Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (BIV) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund tracks a market-weighted index of the entire investment-grade fixed-income market with maturities of 5-10 years. BIV was launched on Apr 3, 2007 and is issued by Vanguard.
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.25801 | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.2657 | Jun 4, 2025 |
| May 1, 2025 | $0.25292 | May 5, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.26065 | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.23285 | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.2531 | Feb 5, 2025 |
Performance
BIV had a total return of 7.07% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.84%.
News
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