Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to BNDX
BNDX charges 0.07% annually. Among ETFs in the Global Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BNDX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 0.05% | Sep 4, 2018 | BNDX vs BNDW | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.07% | Nov 10, 2015 | BNDX vs IAGG | |
| Avantis Credit ETF | 0.19% | Apr 15, 2025 | BNDX vs AVGB | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 0.20% | Nov 13, 2018 | BNDX vs BGRN | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 0.20% | Mar 3, 2017 | BNDX vs GRNB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BNDX
Among ETFs in the Global Bonds 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 74 | Nov 13, 2018 | BNDX vs BGRN | |
| JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF | 68 | Apr 5, 2017 | BNDX vs JPIB | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 64 | Mar 3, 2017 | BNDX vs GRNB | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 61 | Nov 10, 2015 | BNDX vs IAGG | |
| Dimensional Global Credit ETF | 57 | Nov 7, 2023 | BNDX vs DGCB |
Top Performing BNDX Alternatives (YTD)
BNDX alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.29% | Nov 10, 2015 | BNDX vs IAGG | |
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 0.09% | Sep 4, 2018 | BNDX vs BNDW | |
| Dimensional Global Sustainability Fixed Income ETF | -0.11% | Nov 15, 2022 | BNDX vs DFSB | |
| Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF | -0.15% | Nov 7, 2023 | BNDX vs DFGP | |
| Dimensional Global Credit ETF | -0.19% | Nov 7, 2023 | BNDX vs DGCB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BNDX
BNDX alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | 2.36% | Apr 15, 2025 | BNDX vs AVGB | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 2.62% | Nov 10, 2015 | BNDX vs IAGG | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 3.51% | Mar 3, 2017 | BNDX vs GRNB | |
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 3.53% | Sep 4, 2018 | BNDX vs BNDW | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 3.55% | Nov 13, 2018 | BNDX vs BGRN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BNDX
BNDX alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | -2.23% | Nov 13, 2018 | BNDX vs BGRN | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.32% | Nov 10, 2015 | BNDX vs IAGG | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | -2.51% | Mar 3, 2017 | BNDX vs GRNB | |
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | -2.70% | Sep 4, 2018 | BNDX vs BNDW | |
| SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF | -2.85% | Dec 30, 2019 | BNDX vs SPSK |
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 | BNDX vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | -3.29% | Jun 27, 2016 | BNDX vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 62 | -6.16% | Mar 25, 2004 | BNDX vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 85 | 3.51% | Jan 26, 2011 | BNDX vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | -9.39% | Nov 13, 2000 | BNDX vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 74 | -0.74% | Jun 24, 2008 | BNDX vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 65 | 3.69% | Feb 7, 2019 | BNDX vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 50 | 0.09% | Apr 3, 2007 | BNDX vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 47 | -1.48% | Dec 19, 2013 | BNDX vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 60 | 3.54% | Jan 26, 2004 | BNDX vs VTV |
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