Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV)
Your Default Bond Fund Pays 4%. So Does BSV, Without the 30-Year Risk You Never Agreed To
The default bond allocation in most target-date funds, robo portfolios, and 401(k) menus is Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NYSEARCA:BND) or its mutual fund equivalent.
Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC Trims Position in Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF $BSV
Bartlett and CO. Wealth Management LLC decreased its position in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:BSV) by 5.5% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 272,376 shares of the company's stock after selling 15,783 shares
Which Is the Better Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF for Your Tax Bracket: BSV or VTES?
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF features a lower expense ratio and a larger assets under management (AUM) than Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF. Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF provides federal tax-exempt income, whereas Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF targets taxable government and corporate securities.
Apella Capital LLC Sells 76,098 Shares of Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF $BSV
Apella Capital LLC reduced its stake in Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:BSV) by 4.6% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,579,884 shares of the company's stock after selling 76,098 shares during the period. Vanguard Short-Term
Which Short-Term Bond ETF Is the Better Buy: Vanguard's BSV or VanEck's Tax-Exempt SMB?
BSV offers lower costs and higher yields for taxable income, while SMB targets tax-exempt municipal bonds for high-bracket investors.
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF $BSV Stock Position Lifted by Bank of America Corp DE
Bank of America Corp DE boosted its holdings in Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:BSV) by 29.0% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 12,644,333 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 2,845,980
Short-Term Income ETFs: How Do Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF and Schwab Treasury ETF Compare?
Schwab's Treasury-only approach delivers lower volatility and drawdown, while Vanguard's corporate bond mix offers slightly higher yield and broader diversification.
Ascent Wealth Partners LLC Has $1.37 Million Stake in Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF $BSV
Ascent Wealth Partners LLC lowered its holdings in Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:BSV) by 28.8% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 17,456 shares of the company's stock after selling 7,077 shares during the quarter. Ascent Wealth
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF vs Tax-Exempt ETF Key Differences
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF offers a lower expense ratio and higher trailing dividend yield than Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF. Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF manages significantly more assets and has a longer operational history than the newer Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF.
BSV: Simple Short-Term Bond ETF, But Better Choices Out There
A reader asked for my thoughts on BSV. BSV focuses on high-quality, shorter-term treasuries, with sizable investments in quality corporate bonds. I'm seeing somewhat weak fundamentals, without any significant advantages or benefits. Overall risk-return is below-average.
BSV vs. VTES: Which Vanguard Short-Term Bond Fund Is the Better Buy?
Compare tax efficiency, fund size, and portfolio makeup as you weigh which short-term bond ETF aligns with your income and risk preferences.
Comerica Bank Sells 45,795 Shares of Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF $BSV
Comerica Bank cut its holdings in Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:BSV) by 5.8% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 737,194 shares of the company's stock after selling 45,795 shares during the quarter. Comerica Bank owned approximately
Greystone Financial Group LLC Increases Stock Holdings in Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF $BSV
Greystone Financial Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:BSV) by 1.6% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 466,086 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 7,434
Elevate Wealth Advisory Inc. Boosts Stock Position in Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF $BSV
Elevate Wealth Advisory Inc. grew its stake in Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:BSV) by 11.4% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 153,799 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 15,678 shares during the quarter.
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF $BSV Shares Acquired by Clark Asset Management LLC
Clark Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:BSV) by 14.3% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 468,403 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 58,476 shares during the
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF $BSV Position Lowered by Berkshire Money Management Inc.
Berkshire Money Management Inc. cut its holdings in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:BSV) by 16.6% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 406,845 shares of the company's stock after selling 80,952 shares during the period.
Which Is the Better Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF, BSV or VGSH?
Both funds charge the same very low expense ratio and offer identical 3.9% yields as of mid-April 2026. BSV is larger, holds fewer bonds, and has outperformed VGSH over the past year, but with a deeper historical drawdown.
BCS Wealth Management Increases Holdings in Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF $BSV
BCS Wealth Management lifted its position in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:BSV) by 115.6% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 13,990 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 7,500 shares during the quarter. BCS Wealth Management's holdings
Farther Finance Advisors LLC Acquires 85,517 Shares of Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF $BSV
Farther Finance Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:BSV) by 21.7% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 478,796 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 85,517
The BSV ETF Offers Lower Costs and Larger Scale Than the ISTB ETF
BSV is less expensive to own and manages much more in assets than ISTB ISTB delivered a higher 1-year return and slightly higher yield compared to BSV Both funds stick to short-term bonds but differ in portfolio breadth and minor risk metrics