Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund
BNDX BondUpdated: May 20, 2026, 21:17 UTC
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About This ETF
The Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund (BNDX) is a Bond ETF with an expense ratio (TER) of 0.07% and $118B in assets under management. The ETF currently yields 4.47% in dividends. Year-to-date, BNDX has returned +0.09%. With an expense ratio of just 0.07%, it is one of the cheapest ETFs in its category.
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate ex-USD Float Adjusted RIC Capped Index (USD Hedged). This index provides a broad-based measure of the global, investment-grade, fixed-rate bond markets. It is non-diversified.
FAQ — BNDX
What is the TER of BNDX (Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund)?
BNDX has a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.07 % 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 BNDX delivered?
Performance for BNDX: YTD: +0.09 % · 3-year p.a.: +3.80 % · 5-year p.a.: +0.26 %. Over 5 years, BNDX outperforms the bond category median of +0.02 % by +0.24 pp. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.
Does BNDX pay dividends?
BNDX has a current dividend yield of 4.47 %. 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 BNDX?
BNDX 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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