Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF

BIV tracks a market-weighted index of the entire investment-grade fixed-income market with maturities of 5-10 years.

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With a steepening yield curve and rate cut expectations looming, the environment for the bond market can be a tricky one to navigate. That said, here are three bond funds from Vanguard to consider.

3 Bond Funds That Fit the Current Market Environment

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If you're retired and trying to keep your life as simple as possible, consider a foundational investment in these two income ETFs.

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Vanguard Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond ETF

The yield curve is starting to steepen again, giving fixed income investors an opportunity to consider long-term debt again. However, if the risk of stepping too far out into the yield curve is too much to bear, consider using intermediate bond options.

2 Intermediate Bond Options for Immediate Consideration

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF

The question of whether the economy is in a recession or not, a forthcoming presidential election, and interest rates add to the high level of uncertainty in the current market. As such, fixed income investors may want to take a middle-ground approach with bonds and opt for debt with intermediate maturity dates.

With Uncertainty Ahead, Intermediate Bonds Offer Opportunities

BIV is an index fund tracking intermediate term bonds with a moderate duration exposure, high quality portfolio, and low expense ratio. BIV shares have declined by nearly 12% since January 2022. Corporate bond yields are at their highest in over a decade and the interest rate cycle has likely peaked, providing a brighter outlook for BIV and similar funds.

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With a forthcoming election paired with the expectation of rate cuts, the bond market could see volatility in the second half of 2024. That said, investors may want to opt for a middle-ground solution for yield and rate risk with intermediate-term bond funds.

3 ETFs That Provide a Middle-Ground Solution for Bond Volatility

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Data from a Morningstar report noted that May saw strong inflows for taxable bond funds, confirming the broader trend of bond funds seeing heightened interest within the past year.

Taxable Bond Funds Saw Strong Inflows in May

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF

When it comes to investment-grade bond funds, sometimes fixed income investors need to take a closer look at the composition of its holdings in order to assess whether it's truly investment-grade. Vanguard has three exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that live up to the investment-grade designation.

Get True Investment-Grade Exposure With These 3 ETFs

Fixed income investors these days may be tasked with looking for opportunities that can provide the best blend of yield, while at the same time mitigating rate risk. The melding of those two benefits is available in the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (BIV).

Balanced Yield and Rate Risk With This Bond ETF

Investors appear to be taking a Goldilocks-like approach to bonds — not too short and not too long. According to a Reuters report, investors have been opting for intermediate term-bonds funds of the Treasury variety as uncertainty over the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy looms.

Intermediate Bonds Funds Drawing Investor Interest

The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares is a good instrument for low-risk investors looking to benefit from a possible decline in interest rates. The Federal Reserve System is close to finishing its high interest rate policy; then, it will likely start a progressive decline in the rates, positively impacting the ETF.

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Two renowned Wall Street firms, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan, are advising investors to consider purchasing five-year U.S. Treasury notes, per Bloomberg, as quoted on Yahoo Finance.

A Fan of Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan? Buy Intermediate Treasury ETFs

Investing in bond ETFs has been challenging, but that may change as bonds become a great diversifier. Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares is worth considering, as it tracks the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. 5-10 Year Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index. The BIV ETF has a large portfolio, low expense ratio, and potential for a steady income and capital appreciation in a stabilizing or decreasing interest rate environment.

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Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF

Despite the Fed's aggressive monetary tightening and the regional banking crisis earlier this year, the U.S. economy has been surprisingly resilient. Bond yields continue to rise, with long-term Treasuries at their highest level since October 2007.

Bond Yields Keep Rising as Economy Remains Resilient

A total of $45.9 billion flowed into fixed income strategies in the second quarter. And much of these inflows were into intermediate fixed income ETFs.

Gain More Intermediate Fixed Income Exposure With BIV, VCIT, and VGIT

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Inflation above 2% has a negative impact on stock prices; the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF has averaged poor performance during such years. Various sub-sectors of the stock market and sectors of the bond market are affected differently by high inflation. My data shows that energy, utilities, and gold stocks tend to perform well during periods of high inflation, while value category funds outperform growth category funds.

With Inflation Still High, These ETFs Will Likely Disappoint This Year

Traders are pricing in a 1-in-3 chance of a quarter-point rate increase by the November Federal Reserve meeting. Q3 GDP growth is tracking at over 5%, but the chance of a rate hike at the September FOMC meeting remains modest. I reiterate my hold rating on the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares.

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After a series of interest rate hikes, the Federal Reserve decided to hold steady on Wednesday. For now, the Fed is keeping the federal funds rate at its current target range of 5% to 5.25%.

Don't Expect Rates to Go Down Just Yet

Schwab Intermediate-Term US Treasury ETF

Inflation remains above the Fed's target in 2023, leading to uncertainty about soft and hard-landing scenarios. Comparing the look of the stock/bond ratio in 2023 to historical hard-landing cases provides insight into present day bull/bear odds, as well as what to monitor in the weeks ahead.

If This Ratio Flips, It May Be Time To Sell Stocks And Buy Bonds

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

Rates Are Close Peaking; I Am Cautious On Equities.

Rates Are Close Peaking; I Am Cautious On Equities

Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF

U.S. companies announced nearly 90,000 layoffs in March, up 15% from the 78,000 announced in February and up 319% from the more than 21,000 cuts announced in the same month in 2022, according to a report released Thursday from global outplacement and business and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

Companies Announce 90,000 Layoffs in March

BIV invests in intermediate-term investment grade bonds. The fund offers an attractive yield of 4.64%.

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After a historically bad year for bonds, investors and industry insiders have become far more bullish on fixed income for 2023. Last year, falling bond prices overshadowed whatever benefits were gained from rising yields.

Target Broad-Based Fixed Income While Prices are Low & Yields Are High

While it's likely that the Federal Reserve's attempts to bring down inflation through interest rate hikes will eventually succeed, it will also lead to a worldwide economic downturn, according to Vanguard Group's 2023 economic and market outlook.

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