Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund (BND) ETF
Data as of August 17, 2026
Stockbruh grade: Challenging 0/3 metrics rated Sunny
What does Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund invest in?
We're a bond index that measures the performance of a wide range of fixed income securities in the US. We invest in government, corporate, and international bonds, as well as mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities.
Key Numbers
| Metric | Rating | What it means |
|---|
| Returns (5Y CAGR) | ⛈️ Weak | ≥8% = Sunny, 1–8% = Cloudy, <1% = Thunderstorm |
| Dividends | ⛅ Moderate | Dividend yield and consistency |
| Fees (Expense Ratio) | ⛅ Moderate | <0.5% = Sunny, 0.5–1.5% = Cloudy, >1.5% = Thunderstorm |
| Price | $72.24 | Assets Under Management | — |
Common Questions
How have BND's returns been over the last 5 years?
BND's 5-year returns have been below average (<1% CAGR), rated Thunderstorm on Stockbruh's weather system. Sign up to see detailed performance data.
Is BND a good ETF for beginners?
Stockbruh provides a beginner-friendly analysis of BND covering returns (5Y CAGR), dividend yield, and expense ratio. BND has moderate fees. Sign up free to see the full weather-rated breakdown.