Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Price Chart
BND Key Statistics
BND — bull case vs bear case
- Bond prices fall when interest rates rise; longer-duration funds are especially rate-sensitive.
- All ETFs carry market risk — the price can fall, and past performance does not predict future results.
- Prices can trade slightly away from NAV, and small tracking error can open a gap versus the benchmark.
- Very low cost — a 0.03% expense ratio leaves more of the return compounding for you.
- A large, established fund ($389.70B AUM) means deep liquidity and tight bid-ask spreads.
- Adds ballast and income to a portfolio and tends to behave differently from equities.
About Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund
This index measures the performance of a wide spectrum of public, investment-grade, taxable, fixed income securities in the United States-including government, corporate, and international dollar-denominated bonds, as well as mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities-all with maturities of more than 1 year. All of the fund's investments will be selected through the sampling process, and at least 80% of its assets will be invested in bonds held in the index.
This page tracks BND's live price, holdings, expense ratio and returns, refreshed daily. For how we source market data, see our methodology.
BND ETF FAQ
What does BND hold?
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund (BND) holds a diversified basket tracking its target index. See the holdings and sector breakdown above.
What is the BND expense ratio?
The Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund expense ratio is 0.03% per year — that is about $3.00 annually on a $10,000 investment.
Is BND a good investment?
Whether BND suits you depends on your goals, time horizon and risk tolerance. Weigh the bull case and bear case above, the cost, and how it fits your overall portfolio. Nothing here is financial advice.
Does BND pay dividends?
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund distributes income with a current yield of about 3.93%. Distributions vary with the underlying holdings.
What index does BND track?
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund is a bond ETF from Vanguard. Its objective and benchmark index are detailed in the fund prospectus on the issuer's site.
ETF data is for information only and may be delayed. Nothing here is investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell BND. Markets are volatile and investing carries risk — always do your own research and read the fund prospectus.