The Best Total Bond Market Mutual Funds
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Total Bond Market mutual funds.
- Number of Funds
- 104
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.40%
- Avg. Yield
- 4.24%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 5.20%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 29 / 100
The Best Total Bond Market Mutual Funds
103 results
| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Long-Term Investment-Grade Fund Investor ... | Total Bond Market | Jul 9, 1973 | 0.22% | 0.68% | 1.68% | 5.06% | 12 | ||||||||
| Vanguard Long-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral S... | Total Bond Market | Feb 12, 2001 | 0.12% | 0.72% | 1.75% | 5.17% | 12 | ||||||||
| Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund Class I | Total Bond Market | Jul 8, 1998 | 0.45% | 0.25% | 1.83% | 4.78% | 18 |
Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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5 Years
Best Total Bond Market Mutual funds by Risk/Return Score
The top Total Bond Market Mutual funds by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are VUSFX (100) and VUBFX (100).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 100 | — | Feb 2015 | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Share... | 100 | 15.70B | Feb 2015 | |
| JPMorgan Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Class... | 99 | — | Oct 2008 | |
| Fidelity Conservative Income Bond Institutional Cl... | 99 | — | Mar 2011 | |
| Fidelity Flex Conservative Income Bond Fund | 99 | — | May 2018 |
Best-Performing Total Bond Market Mutual funds Over 5 Years
The top Total Bond Market Mutual funds is FJTDX (3.69%).
Across the lineup, Total Bond Market Mutual funds show an average 1-year return of 5.20% and an average 5-year return of 0.86%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Flex Conservative Income Bond Fund | 3.69% | — | May 2018 | |
| Fidelity Conservative Income Bond Institutional Cl... | 3.58% | — | Mar 2011 | |
| Frost Credit Fund A Class Shares | 3.58% | — | Dec 2012 | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 3.50% | — | Feb 2015 | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Share... | 3.40% | 15.70B | Feb 2015 |
Lowest-Cost Total Bond Market Mutual funds
The top Total Bond Market Mutual funds is VTBNX (0.02%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.40%, Total Bond Market Mutual funds remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Bond Market II Index Fund | 0.02% | — | — | |
| Fidelity U.S. Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | Mar 1990 | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutiona... | 0.03% | 389.80B | Feb 2010 | |
| Fidelity Short-Term Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | Oct 2017 | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutiona... | 0.04% | 389.80B | Sep 1995 |
Highest-Yield Total Bond Market Mutual funds
The top Total Bond Market Mutual funds is FCFBX (6.16%).
Across the lineup, Total Bond Market Mutual funds show an average dividend yield of 4.24%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frost Credit Fund A Class Shares | 6.16% | — | Dec 2012 | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class I-2 | 5.74% | — | — | |
| T. Rowe Price QM U.S. Bond Index Fund | 5.69% | — | — | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral S... | 5.17% | — | Feb 2001 | |
| Lord Abbett Short Duration Income Fund | 5.16% | — | Oct 2004 |
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Top Mutual funds Comparisons
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