Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund (VBMFX) ETF
Data as of October 22, 2026
Stockbruh grade: Challenging 0/3 metrics rated Sunny
What does Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund invest in?
This index measures the performance of a wide spectrum of public, investment-grade, taxable, fixed income securities in the United States-including government, corporate, and international dollar-denominated bonds, as well as mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities-all with maturities of more than 1 year. All of the fund's investments will be selected through the sampling process, and at least 80% of its assets will be invested in bonds held in the index..
Key Numbers
| Metric | Rating | What it means |
|---|
| Returns (5Y CAGR) | ⛅ Moderate | ≥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 | $9.30 | Assets Under Management | — |
Common Questions
How have VBMFX's returns been over the last 5 years?
VBMFX has delivered moderate 5-year returns (1%–8% CAGR), rated Cloudy on Stockbruh's weather system. Sign up to see the full return history.
Is VBMFX a good ETF for beginners?
Stockbruh provides a beginner-friendly analysis of VBMFX covering returns (5Y CAGR), dividend yield, and expense ratio. VBMFX has moderate fees. Sign up free to see the full weather-rated breakdown.