Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX) belongs to the Global Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BNDX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BNDX
BNDX charges 0.07% annually. There is 1 ETF in the Global Bonds category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 0.05% | 1.90B | Sep 2018 | BNDX vs BNDW | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.07% | 10.67B | Nov 2015 | BNDX vs IAGG | |
| Nuveen International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 3.88B | Sep 2025 | BNDX vs NXUS | |
| Avantis Credit ETF | 0.19% | 20.38M | Apr 2025 | BNDX vs AVGB | |
| Dimensional Global Ex US Core Fixed Income ETF | 0.20% | 1.71B | Nov 2023 | BNDX vs DFGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BNDX
BNDX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 19. There are 12 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 51.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | 51 | 20.38M | Apr 2025 | BNDX vs AVGB | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 46 | 493.94M | Nov 2018 | BNDX vs BGRN | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 43 | 182.81M | Mar 2017 | BNDX vs GRNB | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | 40 | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | BNDX vs FOPC | |
| JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF | 39 | 2.06B | Apr 2017 | BNDX vs JPIB |
Top Performing BNDX Alternatives (YTD)
BNDX is at 0.48% YTD. There are 9 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 2.36%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Global Government Bond USD Hedged Active E... | 2.36% | 2.91B | Jun 2025 | BNDX vs GGOV | |
| T. Rowe Price Multi-Sector Income ETF | 1.98% | 58.99M | Nov 2025 | BNDX vs TMSF | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 1.04% | 10.67B | Nov 2015 | BNDX vs IAGG | |
| JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF | 1.00% | 2.06B | Apr 2017 | BNDX vs JPIB | |
| Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF | 0.93% | 2.93B | Nov 2023 | BNDX vs DFGP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BNDX
BNDX has 3.53% 1-year volatility. There are 7 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.52%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | 2.52% | 20.38M | Apr 2025 | BNDX vs AVGB | |
| T. Rowe Price Multi-Sector Income ETF | 2.88% | 58.99M | Nov 2025 | BNDX vs TMSF | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 2.90% | 10.67B | Nov 2015 | BNDX vs IAGG | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | 2.91% | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | BNDX vs FOPC | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 2.95% | 493.94M | Nov 2018 | BNDX vs BGRN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BNDX
BNDX has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.93%. There are 7 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | -2.12% | 20.38M | Apr 2025 | BNDX vs AVGB | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | -2.18% | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | BNDX vs FOPC | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | -2.23% | 493.94M | Nov 2018 | BNDX vs BGRN | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.32% | 10.67B | Nov 2015 | BNDX vs IAGG | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | -2.51% | 182.81M | Mar 2017 | BNDX vs GRNB |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
The 10 most viewed Vanguard ETFs shown here include VOO, VTI, VGT and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2T.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | 10.45% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | BNDX vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 66 | 10.96% | 2.30T | May 2001 | BNDX vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 57 | 22.94% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | BNDX vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 56 | 11.67% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | BNDX vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 32 | 6.19% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | BNDX vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 63 | 11.12% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | BNDX vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 83 | 13.44% | 96.10B | Nov 2006 | BNDX vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 32 | -0.17% | 394.40B | Apr 2007 | BNDX vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 66 | 9.40% | 127.80B | Apr 2006 | BNDX vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 90 | 16.06% | 245.00B | Jan 2004 | BNDX vs VTV |
Often Compared With BNDX
Investors most often compare BNDX with VTABX, FBIIX, IGOV. These 19 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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