Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund (VBTIX) ETF
Data as of October 6, 2026
Stockbruh grade: Challenging 0/3 metrics rated Sunny
What does Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund invest in?
We're all about bonds! 📈 Our index tracks the performance of a diverse range of investment-grade fixed income securities 📊, including government, corporate, and international bonds. Headquartered in the United States 🇺🇸, we focus on long-term maturities and guarantee at least 80% of our assets are invested in bonds held in the index.
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 | $9.22 | Assets Under Management | — |
Common Questions
How have VBTIX's returns been over the last 5 years?
VBTIX'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 VBTIX a good ETF for beginners?
Stockbruh provides a beginner-friendly analysis of VBTIX covering returns (5Y CAGR), dividend yield, and expense ratio. VBTIX has moderate fees. Sign up free to see the full weather-rated breakdown.