Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) Alternatives
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) belongs to the Total Bond Market category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BND. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to BND
BND charges 0.03% annually. Among ETFs in the Total Bond Market category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BND alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | May 23, 2007 | BND vs SPAB | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Dec 12, 2018 | BND vs JAGG | |
| Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Jul 14, 2011 | BND vs SCHZ | |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Sep 22, 2003 | BND vs AGG | |
| iShares Total USD Fixed Income Market ETF | 0.09% | Dec 10, 2025 | BND vs BTOT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BND
Among ETFs in the Total Bond Market category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF | 52 | May 23, 2007 | BND vs SPAB | |
| Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 52 | Jul 14, 2011 | BND vs SCHZ | |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 50 | Sep 22, 2003 | BND vs AGG | |
| BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF | 50 | Apr 24, 2020 | BND vs BKAG | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 49 | Dec 12, 2018 | BND vs JAGG |
Top Performing BND Alternatives (YTD)
BND alternatives from the Total Bond Market category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.20% | May 23, 2007 | BND vs SPAB | |
| BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF | 0.16% | Apr 24, 2020 | BND vs BKAG | |
| Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.13% | Jul 14, 2011 | BND vs SCHZ | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.10% | Dec 12, 2018 | BND vs JAGG | |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.09% | Sep 22, 2003 | BND vs AGG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BND
BND alternatives from the Total Bond Market category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Total USD Fixed Income Market ETF | 3.67% | Dec 10, 2025 | BND vs BTOT | |
| SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF | 4.29% | May 23, 2007 | BND vs SPAB | |
| Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 4.29% | Jul 14, 2011 | BND vs SCHZ | |
| BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF | 4.37% | Apr 24, 2020 | BND vs BKAG | |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 4.37% | Sep 22, 2003 | BND vs AGG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BND
BND alternatives from the Total Bond Market category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF | -2.51% | Apr 24, 2020 | BND vs BKAG | |
| Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.51% | Jul 14, 2011 | BND vs SCHZ | |
| SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.52% | May 23, 2007 | BND vs SPAB | |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.52% | Sep 22, 2003 | BND vs AGG | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.61% | Dec 12, 2018 | BND vs JAGG |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | -3.66% | Sep 7, 2010 | BND vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | -3.29% | Jun 27, 2016 | BND vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 62 | -6.16% | Mar 25, 2004 | BND vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 85 | 3.51% | Jan 26, 2011 | BND vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | -9.39% | Nov 13, 2000 | BND vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 74 | -0.74% | Jun 24, 2008 | BND vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 65 | 3.69% | Feb 7, 2019 | BND vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 47 | -1.48% | Dec 19, 2013 | BND vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 60 | 3.54% | Jan 26, 2004 | BND vs VTV | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 87 | 4.45% | Jul 20, 2007 | BND vs VEA |
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