Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF (BIV) Alternatives
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF (BIV) belongs to the Intermediate Core Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BIV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to BIV
BIV charges 0.03% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BIV alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Dec 12, 2018 | BIV vs BBAG | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Jul 7, 2025 | BIV vs VTG | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jun 11, 2024 | BIV vs IBGA | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jul 6, 2022 | BIV vs IBTM | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2033 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jun 27, 2023 | BIV vs IBTO |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BIV
Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 98 | Feb 28, 2024 | BIV vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 89 | Feb 9, 2022 | BIV vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 83 | Oct 31, 2022 | BIV vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 77 | Oct 1, 2020 | BIV vs PIFI | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 76 | Sep 30, 2019 | BIV vs OVB |
Top Performing BIV Alternatives (YTD)
BIV alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 1.80% | Oct 31, 2022 | BIV vs JUCY | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 1.53% | Sep 30, 2019 | BIV vs OVB | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 1.25% | Feb 9, 2022 | BIV vs BFIX | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.14% | Feb 28, 2024 | BIV vs USDX | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | 0.33% | Jan 19, 2023 | BIV vs PCRB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BIV
BIV alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.78% | Feb 28, 2024 | BIV vs USDX | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.88% | Oct 1, 2020 | BIV vs PIFI | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 3.05% | Feb 9, 2022 | BIV vs BFIX | |
| Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF | 3.27% | Jul 7, 2025 | BIV vs VGVT | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 3.58% | Jul 7, 2025 | BIV vs VTG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BIV
BIV alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | -0.94% | Feb 28, 2024 | BIV vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -1.22% | Feb 9, 2022 | BIV vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -1.56% | Oct 31, 2022 | BIV vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | -1.85% | Oct 1, 2020 | BIV vs PIFI | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | -2.42% | Jan 19, 2023 | BIV vs PCRB |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | BIV vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | BIV vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | BIV vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | BIV vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | BIV vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | BIV vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | BIV vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | BIV vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | BIV vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | BIV vs VTV |
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