Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF

BSV tracks a market-weighted index of US-government bonds, investment-grade corporate and investment-grade international dollar-denominated bonds with maturities of 1-5 years.

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Despite the expectation of interest rate cuts, a push-pull dynamic could exist if inflation continues to be sticky. That said, short-term bond funds could remain in play if fixed income investors want to mitigate rate risk.

Inflation Expectations Keep Short-Term Bonds in Play

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Short-term bond funds can provide yield seekers with a viable alternative to money market funds. Bankrate listed short-term bond funds with one of Vanguard's fixed income ETFs making the list.

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With capital markets expecting a rate-cutting cycle to begin, the yield curve has been steepening. But if economic data continues to reflect a hot economy, it may require keeping short-term bonds in play.

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It's easy to draw in fixed income investors to long-term bonds with their yield. If they don't want a potentially bumpy rate-risk ride, they could consider options on the yield curve's front end.

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Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF is a solid choice for short-term bond exposure due to low expense ratio and acceptable yield. The BSV ETF offers a compromise between current yield and potential appreciation in case of rate cuts, making it suitable for conservative investors. If you're looking for an alternative to "cash-parking" short-term US Treasury ETFs, this is the one to consider.

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In the parlance of capital markets, the higher-for-longer phrase has yet to dissipate. The economy continues to run hot and yields rise.

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Short-term bonds can offer the investor an ideal way to mitigate credit risk via an investment-grade focus while also reducing the rate risk that longer-term bond offerings can carry. That said, Vanguard has three options worthy of considering to get short-term bond exposure.

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The past few years have been a boon for fixed income investors. That's because the Fed's aggressive rate-hiking strategy has been driving up yields.

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A swift succession of interest rate cuts may not be in the cards for 2024. The Federal Reserve is deciding whether to hold rates steady yet again.

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While the capital markets are expecting rate cuts to happen in 2024, there's no telling when the Federal Reserve will actually loosen monetary policy. That said, it may be time to take advantage of yield in short-term corporate bonds while they last.

Consider Short-Term Corporate Bonds Before Rate Cuts

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF offers high-quality yield with minimal exposure to credit risk and stock market volatility. BSV has a low expense ratio of 0.04% and a 30-day SEC yield of about 5.27%. BSV's unique blend of government and corporate bonds, short-term focus, and high credit quality make it a robust choice for conservative investors.

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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.

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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.

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Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares invest in short-term fixed-income U.S. Treasury bonds with maturities of 1 to 3 years. Government bond yields climbed in the second quarter of the year, with investors predicting further increases due to persistent signs of economic strength. VGSH stands to benefit from the persistence of the yield inversion curve along with the consistent outperformance of 2-year Treasury yields over 10-year Treasury yields.

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BSV has a lower yield and higher risk compared to ultra-safe assets like SGOV and BIL. BSV's price sensitivity to interest rates can work in its favor, but rate cuts are not expected until 2025. I rate BSV a Sell due to its unfavorable risk-reward ratio.

BSV: This Bond ETF's Risk-Reward Ratio Makes It A Sell

Despite a volatile first quarter, fixed income provided investment portfolios with stability and, as its name implies, income. But a recent analysis from Vanguard argues that, while the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index finished up in Q1, the time for investors to be fully risk-on isn't quite here yet.

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Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF

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The Federal Reserve's latest rate hike of 25 basis points shows that its fight against inflation isn't over, but we may be getting closer to the end of the rate hike cycle. But with inflation still high and the U.S.

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