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FlexShares Core Select Bond Fund
BNDC performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of August 27, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.44% | -0.09% | -0.14% | +1.92% | +13.35% | -2.93% |
| Flows | +$2M | +$5M | +$29M | +$37M | -$31M | +$78M |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | FlexShares |
| N° of holdings | 16442 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | November 21, 2016 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 16,442
Top 15 Holdings
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +3.54% | +3.60% | +5.32% | +6.17% |
Max drawdown | -1.73% | -2.88% | -5.26% | -18.52% |
Max drawdown duration | 59d | 179d | 318d | 1808d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 200d | N/A |
What type of ETF is BNDC?
BNDC is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by FlexShares.
What does BNDC invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Mixed Ratings Aggregate Bonds. It is part of the segment: Intl Aggregate Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of BNDC?
The total expense ratio (TER) of BNDC is 0.49%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was BNDC launched?
BNDC was launched on November 21, 2016, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of BNDC?
BNDC is issued by FlexShares.
What is the AUM of BNDC?
As of August 27, 2026, BNDC manages $171.28 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has BNDC performed recently?
As of August 27, 2026, BNDC delivered a return of 0.44% over the past month (1M performance), -0.09% over the past three months (3M), and -0.14% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for BNDC?
As of August 27, 2026, BNDC has seen net flows of +$2M in the past month (1M flow) and +$29M year-to-date (YTD).
Does BNDC pay dividends?
As of August 27, 2026, BNDC has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.17%.
How many holdings are in BNDC
As of July 31, 2026, BNDC holds 16442 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is BNDC?
As of July 31, 2026, BNDC holds 16442 securities, with 5.31% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of BNDC?
As of July 31, 2026, BNDC holds a portfolio of 16442 underlyings, with its largest positions including USA, Bills 0% 15oct2026, USD (182D), BlackRock Cash Funds - Institutional and Walt Disney, FRN 14mar2029, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does BNDC invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, BNDC has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does BNDC focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, BNDC is primarily exposed to Finance and Sovereign.
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