BSV Offers Lower Cost and Fewer Holdings Than IGSB

The Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (NYSEMKT:BSV) and iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:IGSB) both target short-term, investment-grade bonds, but BSV offers a marginally lower cost, much larger assets under management, and a smaller portfolio. Both IGSB and BSV are designed for investors seeking stability and income from high-quality, short-duration bonds. Still, they differ in key areas such as expenses, yield, and portfolio breadth. This comparison looks at how their approaches, ...