Advisors navigating today’s complex markets don’t have to go it alone, active ETFs provide institutional expertise and dynamic portfolio management to help address clients’ fixed income needs. In 2025, active bond ETFs have surged in popularity, with fixed income ETF inflows surpassing $325 billion by mid-October despite ongoing uncertainty around rates, tariffs, and geopolitics. 

Vanguard’s Fixed Income Group actively manages portfolios across sectors and durations, offering flexibility for goals like yield enhancement, core exposure, or risk management. The firm’s lineup now includes nine active fixed income ETFs, such as the Core Bond ETF (VCRB), Core-Plus Bond ETF (VPLS), and municipal options like the Core Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VCRM) and Short Duration Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VSDM). 

New additions, including the Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF (VGMS) and High-Yield Active ETF (VGHY), expand opportunities for investors seeking income and diversification. 

Finsum: Look for expert management and low expense ratios to help advisors meet clients’ evolving bond-market challenges.