BIV vs CORB
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares compared with AB Core Bond ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
BIV
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
TTM yield · Monthly
CORB
AB Core Bond ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- BIV yields more today: 4.38% vs 4.15% (forward).
- Both pay every month.
- BIV is cheaper to own: 0.03% vs 0.28% expense ratio.
- BIV has the steadier distribution: consistency 96/100 vs 75/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | BIV | CORB |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $74.87 | $28.88 |
| TTM yield | 4.38% | 3.46% |
| Forward yield | 4.38% | 4.15% |
| Annual payout per share | $3.278 | $1.1976 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Oct 1, 2026 (est.) | Oct 1, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.03% | 0.28% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | — | — |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 96/100 | 75/100 |
| 1-year total return | +0.4% | — |
| 1-year price return | -3.8% | — |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 52.1B | 1.1B |
| Years paying | 19.4 | 0.8 |
| Sector / category | Intermediate Core Bond | Intermediate Core Bond |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| BIV | CORB | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 133.6 | 346.3 |
| Income per year | $438 | $415 |
| Income per month (avg) | $36 | $35 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model BIV · Model CORB
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIV Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.2732 | Est. |
| BIV Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.2732 | Est. |
| BIV Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.2732 | Est. |
| CORB Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.0998 | Est. |
| CORB Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.0998 | Est. |
| CORB Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.0998 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
BIVCORB
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, BIV or CORB?
BIV currently has the higher trailing yield: BIV yields 4.38% and CORB yields 3.46%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do BIV and CORB pay?
BIV pays every month and CORB pays every month. BIV's next ex-date is Oct 1, 2026 and CORB's is Oct 1, 2026.
Is BIV or CORB better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. BIV and CORB differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.