Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (AMEX: BIV) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $73.17 (about ₹7,025 a unit) as of 25 Sep 2026, 1:18 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.03% and holds 298 securities. Indian residents can buy BIV through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$73.03
Today's high
$73.46
52 week low
$73.03
52 week high
$79.09
BIV opened at $73.46, closed previously at $73.14, and has traded between $73.03 and $79.09 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Vanguard Bond Index Funds - Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by The Vanguard Group, Inc. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. It invests in investment-grade debt securities including government, corporate, and international dollar-denominated bonds with maturities between 5 and 10 years that are rated BBB- or above by S&P. It seeks to replicate the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. 5–10 Year Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index, by employing representative sampling methodology. Vanguard Bond Index Funds - Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF was formed on March 1, 1994 and is domiciled in the United States.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.03%
Assets (AUM)
$52.1B
Holdings
298
NAV
$73.14
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
-6.33%
5-year price change
-18.43%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
BIV holds 298 securities in total. These 10 are 20.6% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy BIV from India
Indian residents can buy BIV units through Paasa in three steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search BIV and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, BIV, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Read the full guide: how to invest in BIV from India
Trading and taxes when buying BIV from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- Taxable in IndiaGains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
What is the BIV price today?
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (BIV) last traded at $73.17 on NYSE Arca, as of 25 Sep 2026, 1:18 PM ET. That is ₹7,025 a unit at the 24 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does BIV trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is BIV, and what does it cost to hold?
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF manages about $52.1B. Its expense ratio is 0.03% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2007.
What are BIV's largest holdings?
The top three are United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.00% 02/15/2034 (2.1%), United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.38% 05/15/2034 (2.1%) and United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.63% 02/15/2035 (2.1%). BIV's 10 largest positions make up 20.6% of the fund.
Does BIV pay dividends?
Yes. BIV is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate.
How are gains on BIV taxed in India?
Gains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
Can I buy fractional units of BIV?
Yes. You can buy BIV by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has BIV performed?
BIV's price is down 6.3% over the past year and down 18.4% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.