Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND)
BND is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the performance of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The index is a broad-based benchmark that includes a wide range of U.S. investment-grade bonds, including government bonds, corporate bonds, and mortgage-backed securities. The BND ETF is designed to provide investors with a way to gain exposure to the U.S. bond market, focusing on high-quality, investment-grade bonds. The BND ETF has a low expense ratio and is suitable for investors looking for a diversified, low-cost way to invest in the U.S. bond market.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
The chart shows the growth of $10,000 invested in Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF in Oct 2022 and compares it to the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. It would be worth nearly $15,813 for a total return of roughly 58.13%. All prices are adjusted for splits and dividends.
Compare to other instruments
Popular comparisons: BND vs. BNDX, BND vs. BNDW, BND vs. BLV, BND vs. SCHZ, BND vs. BIV, BND vs. VTIP, BND vs. AGG, BND vs. VGSH, BND vs. VCSH, BND vs. VCIT
Return
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF had a return of 2.65% year-to-date (YTD) and -4.29% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF had an annualized return of 1.24%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 9.76%, indicating that Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 2.28% | 0.19% |
| Year-To-Date | 2.65% | 3.59% |
| 6 months | 3.36% | 7.70% |
| 1 year | -4.29% | -12.45% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 0.80% | 8.78% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 1.24% | 9.76% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.31% | -2.67% | ||||||||||
| 2022 | -4.18% | -1.16% | 3.67% | -0.81% |
Dividend History
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF granted a 3.01% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $2.21 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.21 | $1.87 | $1.67 | $1.95 | $2.28 | $2.23 | $2.08 | $2.03 | $2.08 | $2.29 | $2.23 | $2.72 |
Dividend yield | 3.01% | 2.61% | 2.03% | 2.33% | 2.92% | 3.11% | 2.89% | 2.93% | 3.07% | 3.41% | 3.51% | 4.19% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.18 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.13 | $0.20 | $0.14 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.34 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.13 | $0.19 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.28 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.17 | $0.19 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.29 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.18 | $0.20 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.37 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.17 | $0.20 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.39 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.38 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.37 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.19 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.40 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.18 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.55 |
| 2013 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.31 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.18 | $0.42 |
| 2012 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.28 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $0.17 | $0.18 | $0.76 |
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below shows the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF. A maximum drawdown is an indicator of risk. It shows a reduction in portfolio value from its maximum due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown since January 2010 for the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF is 18.84%, recorded on Oct 20, 2022. The portfolio has not recovered from it yet.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -18.84% | Aug 7, 2020 | 556 | Oct 20, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -9.31% | Sep 16, 2008 | 19 | Oct 10, 2008 | 45 | Dec 15, 2008 | 64 |
| -8.67% | Mar 9, 2020 | 4 | Mar 12, 2020 | 49 | May 21, 2020 | 53 |
| -5.18% | May 3, 2013 | 87 | Sep 5, 2013 | 173 | May 14, 2014 | 260 |
| -4.75% | Jul 11, 2016 | 112 | Dec 15, 2016 | 180 | Sep 5, 2017 | 292 |
| -3.59% | Nov 5, 2010 | 28 | Dec 15, 2010 | 99 | May 9, 2011 | 127 |
| -3.54% | Sep 8, 2017 | 174 | May 17, 2018 | 158 | Jan 3, 2019 | 332 |
| -3.15% | Jan 2, 2009 | 45 | Mar 9, 2009 | 76 | Jun 25, 2009 | 121 |
| -3.13% | Feb 2, 2015 | 90 | Jun 10, 2015 | 169 | Feb 10, 2016 | 259 |
| -2.81% | Jan 23, 2008 | 99 | Jun 12, 2008 | 58 | Sep 4, 2008 | 157 |
Volatility Chart
Current Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF volatility is 11.15%. The chart below shows the rolling 10-day volatility. Volatility is a statistical measure showing how big price swings are in either direction. The higher asset volatility, the riskier it is, because the price movements are less predictable.
Alternatives
| Symbol | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Ret. | 10Y Ann. Ret. | Div. Yield | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGG | Sep 22, 2003 | 0.05% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.6% | -18.4% | -0.6 |
| BIV | Apr 3, 2007 | 0.04% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.8% | -19.0% | -0.5 |
| BLV | Apr 3, 2007 | 0.04% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 4.6% | -37.2% | -0.8 |
| BNDW | Sep 4, 2018 | 0.06% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.3% | -17.2% | -0.7 |
| BNDX | May 31, 2013 | 0.07% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 1.7% | -16.2% | -0.7 |
| SCHZ | Jul 14, 2011 | 0.04% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -18.7% | -0.6 |
| VGSH | Nov 19, 2009 | 0.04% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -5.7% | 0.0 |
Portfolios with Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
| Portfolio Name | YTD Return | 10Y Return | Div. Yield | 10Y Volatility | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7Twelve Portfolio | 1.29% | 4.62% | 2.61% | 9.92% | -22.46% | -0.61 | 0.14% |
| Bill Bernstein No Brainer Portfolio | 2.74% | 7.09% | 2.56% | 13.29% | -27.91% | -0.43 | 0.04% |
| Bill Schultheis Coffee House Portfolio | 1.10% | 5.97% | 3.02% | 10.75% | -24.01% | -0.55 | 0.05% |
| Bogleheads Four-fund Portfolio | 3.69% | 7.47% | 2.49% | 13.75% | -28.24% | -0.42 | 0.04% |
| Bogleheads Three-fund Portfolio | 3.68% | 7.67% | 2.56% | 13.71% | -47.74% | -0.41 | 0.04% |
| Conservative Portfolio | 3.66% | 4.38% | 2.41% | 7.69% | -22.18% | -0.56 | 0.07% |
| Crypto Portfolio | 23.65% | 52.74% | 1.63% | 37.33% | -54.86% | 0.71 | 0.02% |
| Gone Fishin’ Portfolio | 2.41% | 5.68% | 3.44% | 12.10% | -26.03% | -0.46 | 0.12% |
| Growth Portfolio | 3.64% | 7.67% | 2.42% | 13.75% | -28.25% | -0.43 | 0.05% |
| Income Portfolio | 3.63% | 2.63% | 2.41% | 5.56% | -21.20% | -0.65 | 0.08% |
| Moderate Portfolio | 3.66% | 6.07% | 2.41% | 10.55% | -23.53% | -0.49 | 0.06% |
| Rick Ferri Core Four Portfolio | 3.09% | 7.61% | 2.73% | 13.65% | -48.48% | -0.48 | 0.04% |
| Roger Gibson Five Asset Portfolio | 0.07% | 4.82% | 2.71% | 12.00% | -27.82% | -0.74 | 0.22% |
| Roger Gibson Talmud Portfolio | 1.27% | 6.37% | 3.35% | 12.16% | -44.88% | -0.70 | 0.06% |
| Second Grader's Starter Portfolio | 3.47% | 8.39% | 2.48% | 15.44% | -52.66% | -0.43 | 0.04% |
| Simple Path to Wealth Portfolio | 3.53% | 9.09% | 2.26% | 13.42% | -43.49% | -0.47 | 0.03% |
| Stocks/Bonds 20/80 Portfolio | 3.69% | 3.52% | 2.78% | 5.53% | -18.52% | -0.58 | 0.03% |
| Stocks/Bonds 40/60 Portfolio | 3.65% | 5.61% | 2.59% | 7.85% | -23.14% | -0.54 | 0.03% |
| Stocks/Bonds 60/40 Portfolio | 3.59% | 7.63% | 2.40% | 10.91% | -35.22% | -0.50 | 0.03% |
| Stocks/Bonds 80/20 Portfolio | 3.51% | 9.57% | 2.21% | 14.28% | -46.06% | -0.46 | 0.03% |