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Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
Trading data
BND performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 10, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.02% | +0.97% | +0.83% | +5.27% | +13.80% | +1.40% |
| Flows | +$2.44B | +$8.20B | +$6.31B | +$24.03B | +$61.21B | +$92.68B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +2.82% | +3.94% | +5.38% | +5.80% |
Max drawdown | -0.94% | -2.51% | -7.13% | -18.10% |
Max drawdown duration | 9d | 80d | 251d | 1695d |
Time to recover | N/A | 76d | 55d | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
Exposure
Data as of January 31, 2026Countries
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Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15,831
Top 15 Holdings
Characteristics
The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF is built to track the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly).
This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Provider | Vanguard |
| N° of holdings | 15831 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Bonds |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | April 3, 2007 |
| ESG | No |
Latest news about BND
What type of ETF is BND?
BND is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does BND track?
BND tracks the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does BND invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Investment Grade Aggregate Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Aggregate Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of BND?
The total expense ratio (TER) of BND is 0.03%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was BND launched?
BND was launched on April 3, 2007, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of BND?
BND is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of BND?
As of March 10, 2026, BND manages $152.75 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has BND performed recently?
As of March 10, 2026, BND delivered a return of -0.02% over the past month (1M performance), 0.97% over the past three months (3M), and 0.83% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for BND?
As of March 10, 2026, BND has seen net flows of +$2.44B in the past month (1M flow) and +$6.31B year-to-date (YTD).
Does BND pay dividends?
As of March 10, 2026, BND has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.88%.
How many holdings are in BND
As of January 31, 2026, BND holds 15831 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is BND?
As of January 31, 2026, BND holds 15831 securities, with 5.94% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of BND?
As of January 31, 2026, BND holds a portfolio of 15831 underlyings, with its largest positions including USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028), USA, Notes 4% 15feb2034, USD (B-2034) and USA, Notes 4.25% 15nov2034, USD (F-2034). These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does BND invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, BND has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does BND focus on?
As of January 31, 2026, BND is primarily exposed to Sovereign.
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