BND vs. BZ=F

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

BND (Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF) is Total Bond Market fund tracking the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index, while BZ=F (Brent Crude Oil Last Day Financial Futures) is an asset. Their 0.00 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship.

Performance

BND vs. BZ=F - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) and Brent Crude Oil Last Day Financial Futures (BZ=F). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

BND

• 1D: 0.06%
• 1M: -1.02%
• 6M: -0.53%
• YTD: -0.28%
• 1Y: 2.92%
• 3Y*: 3.79%
• 5Y*: -0.37%
• 10Y*: 1.38%
• ALL TIME*: 3.00%

BZ=F

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• 6M: —
• YTD: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF	$447.57M	$557.69M	$594.86M

BND vs. BZ=F - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF	-0.28%	7.08%	1.38%	5.65%	-11.34%
BZ=F Brent Crude Oil Last Day Financial Futures	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	20.59%

Correlation

The correlation between BND and BZ=F is 0.00, meaning there was essentially no consistent relationship between their historical price movements. Each responded to its own set of market drivers.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 31, 2022	0.00

Return for Risk

BND vs. BZ=F — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

BND

BND Risk / Return Rank: 32
BND Sharpe Ratio Rank: 33
BND Sortino Ratio Rank: 32
BND Omega Ratio Rank: 30
BND Calmar Ratio Rank: 34
BND Martin Ratio Rank: 31

BZ=F

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

BND vs. BZ=F - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) and Brent Crude Oil Last Day Financial Futures (BZ=F). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	BND	BZ=F	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.79	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.17	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.14	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.10	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	2.77	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	BND	BZ=F	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-18.58%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-2.68%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-4.81%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-17.91%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-18.58%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-2.90%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-3.06%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	1.06%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	BND	BZ=F	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	0.96%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	2.88%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	3.70%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	6.03%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	5.53%	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both BND and BZ=F in my portfolio?

BND and BZ=F have a correlation of 0.00, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.