With the potential of more rate cuts to look forward to in 2026, fixed income investors may question how they could attain additional yield in the new year. A Morningstar 2026 Global Outlook Report noted one particular corner of the bond market that could fill the yield void: intermediate bonds.
BIV: Inflation Uncertainty And Why I'm Moving From Buy To Hold
As widely expected, the U.S. Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points for a second time this year. This gives fixed income investors an opportunity to reposition their portfolios with intermediate bonds or reconsider active exposure if they don't have it already.
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This index encompasses a diversified portfolio of U.S. government, investment-grade corporate, and investment-grade international dollar-denominated bonds. Specifically targeting bonds with maturities ranging from 5 to 10 years, it offers investors a structured approach to medium-term fixed income investment. The strategy behind the fund is meticulously designed to ensure a broad representation of the medium-term bond market. By employing a sampling process, it selects investments that closely replicate the performance and risk characteristics of the full index while ensuring liquidity and efficient management. The commitment to invest at least 80% of assets in bonds that are constituents of the index underscores a disciplined investment philosophy and focus on alignment with the index's objectives.
The index offers distinct investment solutions through its carefully curated selection of bonds, leveraging a comprehensive sampling process to achieve its objectives. The following are the main investment vehicles within its portfolio: