

Alkeme Wealth LLC raised its position in Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:BSV) by 13.2% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 163,164 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 18,969 shares during the quarter. Vanguard Short-Term Bond

ETFs like SHY could benefit as the Fed hikes rates, with short-term debt offering rising yields and limited duration risk.

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The default bond allocation in most target-date funds, robo portfolios, and 401(k) menus is Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NYSEARCA:BND) or its mutual fund equivalent.

Bartlett and CO. Wealth Management LLC decreased its position in shares of Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:BSV) by 5.5% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 272,376 shares of the company's stock after selling 15,783 shares

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF features a lower expense ratio and a larger assets under management (AUM) than Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF. Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF provides federal tax-exempt income, whereas Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF targets taxable government and corporate securities.

Apella Capital LLC reduced its stake in Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:BSV) by 4.6% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,579,884 shares of the company's stock after selling 76,098 shares during the period. Vanguard Short-Term

BSV offers lower costs and higher yields for taxable income, while SMB targets tax-exempt municipal bonds for high-bracket investors.