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Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) Price, Holdings, & News

$71.64
+0.26 (+0.36%)
(As of 05/31/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$71.54
$71.68
50-Day Range
$70.55
$72.72
52-Week Range
$67.99
$73.92
Volume
4.19 million shs
Average Volume
7.29 million shs
Market Capitalization
$105.41 billion
Assets Under Management
$106.71 billion
Dividend Yield
3.36%
Net Expense Ratio
0.03%
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About Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NASDAQ:BND)

The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund tracks a broad, market-value-weighted index of US dollar-denominated, investment-grade, taxable, fixed-income securities with maturities of at least one year. BND was launched on Apr 3, 2007 and is managed by Vanguard.

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Fund Details

Issuer
Vanguard
Fund Name
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:BND
Inception Date
4/3/2007
Fund Manager
Joshua C. Barrickman

Fund Focus

Asset Class
Fixed Income
Benchmark
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index
Category
Broad Debt
Focus
Investment Grade
Development Level
Developed Markets
Region
North America
Number of Holdings
10416

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$106.71 billion
Average Daily Volume
$5.07 million
Discount/Premium
0.02%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

Administrator
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Advisor
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Custodian
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Distributor
Vanguard Marketing Corporation
Transfer Agent
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Trustee
N/A
Lead Market Maker
Jane Street

Options

Optionable
Optionable
Options Volume
21
Put Options
1
Call Options
20
Short Interest
1,690,000 shs

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,471,320,000
Beta
0.14
Creation Unit
100,000
Creation Fee
$100.00
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Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF Expenses

TypeBNDInvestment Grade ETFsFixed Income ETFsNASDAQ ETFsAll ETFs
Management Fee0.02%0.22%0.32%0.48%0.51%
Other Expenses0.01%0.12%0.27%0.34%0.58%
Total Expense0.03%0.25%0.39%0.58%0.70%
Fee Waiver0.00%-0.15%-0.24%-0.22%-0.56%
Net Expense0.03%0.22%0.35%0.54%0.58%

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) Holdings & Exposure

Top 10 BND Holdings

  • Mktliq 12/31/2049
    Holding Weight: 0.81%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 0.47%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 0.47%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 0.45%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 0.45%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 0.44%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 0.44%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 0.42%
  • United States Treasury Bonds
    Holding Weight: 0.39%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 0.39%

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Should I Buy Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF Stock? BND Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF:

  • Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF provides diversification by investing in a wide range of bonds, reducing overall risk in an investment portfolio.
  • With a low expense ratio, investors can benefit from cost-efficient exposure to the bond market, maximizing returns.
  • Investors can gain exposure to a broad spectrum of fixed-income securities, including government, corporate, and mortgage-backed bonds, enhancing portfolio stability.
  • The ETF offers a competitive yield compared to other fixed-income investments, providing a steady income stream for investors.
  • Given the current economic conditions, investing in bonds can act as a hedge against potential market volatility, preserving capital.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF for these reasons:

  • During periods of rising interest rates, bond prices tend to decrease, impacting the ETF's value negatively.
  • As an ETF investing in bonds, Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF is subject to credit risk, where bond issuers may default on payments, affecting returns.
  • Market fluctuations can lead to changes in bond prices, potentially resulting in capital losses for investors in the short term.
  • Investors should consider the impact of inflation on bond returns, as higher inflation rates can erode the purchasing power of fixed-income investments.
  • It's essential for investors to monitor the ETF's performance closely, as changes in interest rates and economic conditions can influence bond prices and yields.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

BND ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BND shares performed in 2024?

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF's stock was trading at $73.55 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, BND stock has decreased by 2.6% and is now trading at $71.64.
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Are investors shorting Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF?

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF saw a decrease in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,690,000 shares, a decrease of 22.5% from the April 30th total of 2,180,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 7,203,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.2 days.
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How often does Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF?

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF declared a dividend on Monday, April 29th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.2138 per share on Monday, May 6th. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 1st.
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What does BND invest in?

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF is a fixed income fund issued by Vanguard. BND focuses on investment grade investments and follows the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index. The fund's investments total to approximately $106.71 billion assets under management.

What is the management fee for Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF?

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF's management fee is 0.02% and has other expenses of 0.01%. The net expense ratio for BND is 0.03%.

What is Valérie Lafdal's approval rating as Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF's CEO?

17 employees have rated Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF Chief Executive Officer Valérie Lafdal on Glassdoor.com. Valérie Lafdal has an approval rating of 71% among the company's employees. 81.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF to a friend.

What other stocks do shareholders of Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF investors own include Gilead Sciences (GILD), Micron Technology (MU), Bank of America (BAC), Cisco Systems (CSCO), WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund (DXJ), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Tesla (TSLA), Walmart (WMT), Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) and Aspen Aerogels (ASPN).

Who are Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF's major shareholders?

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include JPMorgan Chase & Co. (5.43%), Vanguard Group Inc. (2.54%), Allworth Financial LP (1.13%), Sei Investments Co. (0.81%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.47%) and Cetera Investment Advisers (0.33%).

How do I buy shares of Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF?

Shares of BND stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NASDAQ:BND) was last updated on 6/1/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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