Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund
BND BondUpdated: May 20, 2026, 21:17 UTC
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About This ETF
The Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund (BND) is a Bond ETF with an expense ratio (TER) of 0.03% and $389.7B in assets under management. The ETF currently yields 3.93% in dividends. Year-to-date, BND has returned -0.32%. With an expense ratio of just 0.03%, it is one of the cheapest ETFs in its category.
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.
FAQ — BND
What is the TER of BND (Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund)?
BND has a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03 % per year. That sits below the bond category median (0.15 % across 8 peer ETFs). The TER is deducted directly from the fund and lowers your effective return.
What return has BND delivered?
Performance for BND: YTD: -0.32 % · 3-year p.a.: +3.63 % · 5-year p.a.: +0.02 %. Over 5 years, BND underperforms the bond category median of +0.14 % by -0.12 pp. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.
Does BND pay dividends?
BND has a current dividend yield of 3.93 %. Distributing ETFs pay this out in cash; accumulating versions reinvest it inside the fund. Check the share class on your broker before buying.
Where can I buy or set up a savings plan for BND?
BND is available at most major brokers. For a free monthly savings plan from €1, look at Trade Republic, Scalable Capital or Flatex. The broker comparison on this site shows fees, free-savings-plan ETFs and execution exchanges side by side.
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