Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX)
BNDX, or the Vanguard Total International Bond ETF, is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) managed by Vanguard. It is designed to track the investment results of the Barclays Global Aggregate ex-USD Float-Adjusted Index (Hedged), which consists of a broad range of investment-grade bonds from around the world. This index is designed to provide investors with exposure to the global bond market, excluding U.S. dollar-denominated bonds. The index is also hedged to reduce the impact of currency fluctuations on returns.
BNDX was launched on May 31, 2013, and has a 0.07% expense ratio, which is considered low compared to other ETFs in the market, making it a low-cost option for those who want to diversify their portfolio and seek income from bonds.
BNDX is a passive ETF, which means that it tracks the performance of the underlying index rather than actively seeking to outperform it.
ETF Info
US92203J4076
92203J407
May 31, 2013
Developed Markets (Broad)
1x
Barclays Global Aggregate ex-USD Float-Adjusted Index (Hedged)
Expense Ratio
BNDX has an expense ratio of 0.07%, which is considered low.
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX) returned 0.67% year-to-date (YTD) and 5.02% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, BNDX returned 1.98% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.69%.
BNDX
0.67%
0.35%
1.14%
5.02%
-0.05%
1.98%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-0.64%
8.97%
-2.62%
11.90%
15.76%
10.69%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of BNDX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.24% | 0.88% | -1.18% | 1.72% | -0.96% | 0.67% | |||||||
| 2024 | -0.58% | -0.54% | 1.12% | -1.40% | 0.29% | 0.63% | 2.13% | 0.51% | 1.25% | -0.72% | 1.67% | -0.77% | 3.57% |
| 2023 | 2.36% | -1.50% | 2.56% | 0.21% | 0.14% | 0.01% | -0.13% | 0.21% | -1.75% | -0.15% | 3.43% | 3.21% | 8.77% |
| 2022 | -1.38% | -1.26% | -2.23% | -3.00% | -0.67% | -1.72% | 3.22% | -3.61% | -2.89% | 0.55% | 2.43% | -2.75% | -12.76% |
| 2021 | -0.63% | -1.66% | -0.01% | -0.19% | 0.00% | 0.37% | 1.49% | -0.43% | -1.08% | -0.44% | 1.06% | -0.75% | -2.29% |
| 2020 | 1.89% | 0.67% | -2.91% | 1.91% | 0.41% | 0.54% | 0.95% | -0.76% | 0.85% | 0.35% | 0.39% | 0.36% | 4.65% |
| 2019 | 1.00% | 0.21% | 1.76% | 0.17% | 1.28% | 1.57% | 1.25% | 2.11% | -0.42% | -0.49% | -0.48% | -0.31% | 7.87% |
| 2018 | -0.57% | 0.26% | 1.15% | -0.14% | -0.23% | 0.60% | 0.14% | 0.05% | -0.24% | 0.07% | 0.52% | 1.17% | 2.81% |
| 2017 | -0.98% | 0.88% | -0.03% | 0.49% | 0.73% | -0.54% | 0.16% | 0.93% | -0.40% | 0.62% | 0.23% | 0.27% | 2.40% |
| 2016 | 1.30% | 1.26% | 0.75% | -0.26% | 0.75% | 1.95% | 0.82% | 0.07% | 0.01% | -1.26% | -1.25% | 0.43% | 4.61% |
| 2015 | 1.79% | -0.18% | 0.49% | -1.03% | -0.52% | -1.35% | 1.28% | -0.70% | 0.81% | 0.59% | 0.19% | -0.14% | 1.19% |
| 2014 | 1.43% | 0.48% | 0.32% | 0.60% | 0.74% | 0.61% | 0.50% | 1.37% | -0.13% | 0.61% | 0.91% | 0.98% | 8.74% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 83, BNDX is among the top 17% of ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Total International Bond ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Vanguard Total International Bond ETF was 16.23%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Vanguard Total International Bond ETF drawdown is 3.42%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -16.23% | Dec 14, 2020 | 467 | Oct 20, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -5.89% | Mar 9, 2020 | 8 | Mar 18, 2020 | 93 | Jul 30, 2020 | 101 |
| -3.89% | Apr 16, 2015 | 39 | Jun 10, 2015 | 161 | Jan 29, 2016 | 200 |
| -3.38% | Aug 31, 2016 | 72 | Dec 12, 2016 | 228 | Nov 7, 2017 | 300 |
| -2.66% | Jun 6, 2013 | 64 | Sep 5, 2013 | 41 | Nov 1, 2013 | 105 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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