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Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (BIV) ETF Analysis
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (BIV) ETF analysis covering performance, holdings context, risk, drawdowns, volatility, momentum, dividends, valuation exposure, and the current AlgovestIQ assessment.
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (BIV) currently has an AIQ Score of 59/100, indicating a neutral setup. Risk is the strongest factor at 93/100. Value is the weakest current factor at 36/100. Performance, momentum, risk, distribution, and exposure evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
BIV at a Glance
Crawlable current metrics from the latest market-close ETF snapshot.
| Metric | Current |
|---|---|
| Price | $73.38 |
| AIQ Score | 59/100 |
| Overall View | Neutral |
| Technical Analysis Consensus | Neutral |
| Fund Size | $50.23B |
| Expense Ratio | — |
| NAV | — |
| Asset Class | — |
| Primary Exposure | — |
| Issuer | — |
| Domicile | — |
| Inception Date | — |
| Distribution Yield | 4.50% |
| Beta | 1.03 |
| Average Volume | 1.79M |
| 52-week range | $72.31-$79.09 |
| RSI 14 | 67.05 |
| 50-Day SMA | $74.17 |
| 200-Day SMA | $76.30 |
| Risk Score | 93/100 |
| Momentum Score | 56/100 |
| Value Exposure Score | 36/100 |
BIV Long-Horizon ETF Performance
Trailing returns, growth of $10,000, drawdown history, and calendar-year returns from available daily closes.
| Period | Total return | Annualized | Max drawdown | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | -6.91% | -6.92% | -8.15% | Oct 21, 2025 |
| 3Y | 3.13% | 1.04% | -8.15% | Oct 23, 2023 |
| 5Y | -17.07% | -3.68% | -21.23% | Oct 22, 2021 |
| 10Y | -17.07% | -3.68% | -21.23% | Oct 22, 2021 |
Growth of $10,000
Indexed to the first available close in this history window.
Drawdown History
Peak-to-trough decline from each prior high over the available window.
Calendar-Year Returns
Full-year returns where available, with the current calendar year shown as YTD.
BIVVanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF
Financial Services / Asset Management
Low Priority
Above Peers
Latest quote
- Momentum56
- Value36
- Quality66
- Risk resilience93
- Sentiment—
BIV ETF Analysis Summary
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (BIV) currently has an AIQ Score of 59/100, indicating a neutral setup. Risk resilience is the strongest factor at 93/100. Value is the weakest current factor at 36/100. Performance, exposure, distribution, momentum, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
In a neutral regime, BIV has AIQ Score of 59/100 with Risk resilience base of 93/100 and fading Value at 36/100. Wait for component alignment before adding exposure.
Risk resilience (93/100) leads while Value (36/100) lags. This cross-factor spread creates entry timing uncertainty.
Financial Services · -0.04% ETF move · BIV classified in Asset Management.
Current Evidence
AlgovestIQ Evidence Summary
Current consensus, supporting evidence, recent changes, and what would strengthen or weaken the view.
Is BIV Bullish or Bearish Right Now?
BIV currently has a neutral overall setup. Risk Resilience is the strongest factor at 93/100, while Value is weakest at 36/100. The current evidence suggests a mixed rather than strongly bullish or bearish setup.
- - Quality is supportive at 66/100.
- - Risk Resilience is supportive at 93/100.
- - Value is the current constraint at 36/100.
- - Price is -3.83% below its 200-day SMA.
Current Consensus
BIV's Technical Analysis Consensus is currently Neutral, with 16 buy, 13 neutral, and 16 sell votes. BIV's 14-day RSI is 67.05, which places the ETF in a constructive momentum range. BIV's beta is 1.03, indicating market sensitivity broadly in line with the market.
What Changed in BIV?
The largest recent change in BIV is Momentum moving up by 16.0 points over the available 7-day comparison window. Risk Resilience remains the strongest visible factor.
What Would Change the BIV Outlook?
The current neutral outlook could improve if AIQ moves above 70, momentum recovers, risk resilience improves, and price confirms a stronger trend above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. It would weaken if AIQ falls below 40, price loses long-term moving-average support, distribution or liquidity context deteriorates, or risk evidence worsens.
AIQ > 70, RSI above 55, price above SMA-50/SMA-200, and positive market-context evidence.
AIQ below 40, RSI below 45, loss of SMA-200, negative revisions, or rising volatility and drawdown risk.
BIV Decision Framework
Public evidence layers, setup checks, and risk context for Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF.
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (BIV) ETF Analysis
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF has an AIQ Score of 59/100 in a Neutral regime. Risk is strongest at 93/100. Beta is 1.03, close to market sensitivity. Review the supporting etf factors together before drawing a conclusion from any single score.
| Evidence Layer | Public Evidence |
|---|---|
| Regime Context | BIV is in a Neutral AIQ regime with score 59/100. |
| Signal Conflict | The primary conflict is that risk leads at 93/100 while value lags at 36/100. |
| Factor Evidence | Momentum 56/100 · Value 36/100 · Quality 66/100 · Risk 93/100 |
| Persistence | Current snapshot evidence is shown; historical persistence remains in AIQ Pro. |
Current Setup Checklist
Risk is the strongest factor at 93/100.
Momentum is 56/100 and RSI (14) is 67.1.
BIV is in a Neutral regime at 59/100.
Risk factor is 93/100 with beta 1.03 and annual volatility 4.43%.
Current conflict: risk leads at 93/100 while value lags at 36/100.
BIV Research Cluster
ETF-specific paths for performance, risk, distributions, market context, data, comparisons, and news.
BIV ETF Analytics
BIV holdings context, yield, risk, valuation exposure, momentum, and AIQ evidence.
BIV Technical Analysis
BIV technical setup based on RSI, MACD, moving averages, AIQ Momentum, volume, trend, volatility, and pivots.
BIV ETF Market Context
Track BIV market context, news pressure, trend changes, income events, and current allocation evidence.
BIV Distribution Analysis
BIV distribution yield, annualized distributions, payment history, and income context.
BIV ETF Data
BIV available fund data, market metrics, technical readings, risk measures, and AIQ evidence.
BIV Risk Analysis
BIV volatility, beta, drawdown, Sharpe ratio, VaR, and downside resilience.
BIV ETF News
BIV ETF news, market tone, recent headlines, and catalyst context.
BIV vs Fixed Income — Credit & Aggregate Peers
Current peer cohort: BIV · BND. Compare AIQ, factor scores, Sharpe ratio and 1-year volatility in one indexable view.
| Peer | AIQ | Value | Momentum | Risk | Sharpe | 1Y Volatility | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIV Current ETF | — | — | — | — | -2.47 | 4.43% | Current |
| BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | — | — | — | — | -2.37 | 4.08% | BIV vs BND |
Peer cohort is resolved dynamically from the AlgovestIQ universe taxonomy and Compare relationship graph. Data as of Oct 21, 2026.
About the AIQ Score
Methodology for the current ETF evidence.
The AlgovestIQ AIQ Score combines multiple dimensions of ETF evidence, including momentum, valuation exposure, quality, risk resilience, sentiment context, and timing signals. It is a descriptive research score, not a guarantee of future performance or a personalized recommendation.
View AIQ methodologyFactor Diagnostics
A compact bridge from the AIQ score to the evidence tabs.
Valuation exposure across the fund's holdings.
Quality context inferred from fund exposure and available evidence.
Trend, momentum, volume, and timing confirmation.
Resilience, volatility, beta, drawdown, and tail risk.
News and event pressure around the setup.
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AIQ Component Profile
Compare the five component scores on one consistent 0–100 scale.
Review earnings timing, revisions, news pressure, and prior event reactions in one place.
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Checked Oct 21, 2026
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ETF Analytics Snapshot
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Market Confirmation
Technicals are summarized first, with the indicator library behind it.
Risk Alignment
Higher resilience is stronger; exposure metrics stay separate.
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BIV ETF FAQ
What is BIV ETF price today?
BIV is currently shown at $73.38. Use the live quote with the 52-week range and AIQ context before comparing funds.
What is BIV's 52-week high and low?
BIV's 52-week range is $72.31 to $79.09 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. A price near either extreme should be evaluated with volatility and trend evidence.
Does BIV pay a dividend?
BIV's current distribution yield is 4.50% based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. For ETFs, dividend yield should be compared with expense ratio, holdings, and risk.
What should investors compare before buying BIV?
Compare BIV's price trend, expense profile, yield, holdings exposure, volatility, and AIQ signal. ETF decisions should focus on portfolio fit as much as current momentum.