BIV vs PIFI
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares compared with ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
BIV
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
TTM yield · Monthly
PIFI
ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- BIV yields more today: 4.46% vs 3.75% (forward).
- BIV pays every month; PIFI pays every quarter.
- Over the last year PIFI delivered the higher total return: +0.6% vs -1.1% (price change plus payouts).
- BIV is cheaper to own: 0.03% vs 0.45% expense ratio.
- BIV has the steadier distribution: consistency 97/100 vs 41/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | BIV | PIFI |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $73.93 | $91.96 |
| TTM yield | 4.46% | 3.57% |
| Forward yield | 4.46% | 3.75% |
| Annual payout per share | $3.298 | $3.448 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Oct 31, 2026 (est.) | Dec 29, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.03% | 0.45% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | — | — |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 97/100 | 41/100 |
| 1-year total return | -1.1% | +0.6% |
| 1-year price return | -5.3% | -2.9% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 50.4B | 95.0M |
| Years paying | 19.5 | 5.6 |
| 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 | PIFI | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 135.3 | 108.7 |
| Income per year | $446 | $375 |
| Income per month (avg) | $37 | $31 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model BIV · Model PIFI
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIV Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.2748 | Est. |
| BIV Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.2748 | Est. |
| BIV Dec 30, 2026 | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.2748 | Est. |
| PIFI Dec 29, 2026 | Jan 12, 2027 | $0.862 | Est. |
| PIFI Mar 30, 2027 | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.862 | Est. |
| PIFI Jun 29, 2027 | Jul 13, 2027 | $0.862 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
BIVPIFI
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 PIFI?
BIV currently has the higher trailing yield: BIV yields 4.46% and PIFI yields 3.57%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do BIV and PIFI pay?
BIV pays every month and PIFI pays every quarter. BIV's next ex-date is Oct 31, 2026 and PIFI's is Dec 29, 2026.
Is BIV or PIFI better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. BIV and PIFI 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.