| Metric | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $72.77 | Delayed · 2026-07-10 |
| Expense ratio | 0.03% | $3 per $10,000 / year |
| Index tracked | Bloomberg US Aggregate Float Adjusted | Benchmark |
| Category | US total bond | Asset class |
| Issuer | Vanguard | Fund sponsor |
| Inception | 2007 | Launched |
| 1-year return | -1.4% | Trailing 12 months |
| 3-year return | +0.5% | Annualized |
| 5-year return | -3.4% | Annualized |
| Volatility | +6.3% | Annualized, monthly |
ETF facts & returns · 2026-07-10
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND)
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) is a US total bond ETF from Vanguard that tracks the Bloomberg US Aggregate Float Adjusted, with a 0.03% annual expense ratio. It has returned -1.4% over the past year and -3.4% annualized over five years, based on delayed price data as of 2026-07-10. It launched in 2007.
Share price
$72.77
Delayed · 2026-07-10
Expense ratio
0.03%
$3 per $10k / yr
1-year return
-1.4%
Trailing 12 months
5-year return
-3.4%
Annualized
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF at a glance
Key facts and trailing returns for Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) as of 2026-07-10 — expense ratio, index, issuer, inception and 1-, 3- and 5-year performance.
What is the BND ETF?
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) is a US total bond exchange-traded fund from Vanguard that tracks the Bloomberg US Aggregate Float Adjusted. Launched in 2007, it lets investors buy a diversified basket in one trade, with an annual expense ratio of 0.03%.
How has BND performed?
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF has returned -1.4% over the past year and -3.4% annualized over five years as of 2026-07-10, with annualized volatility near +6.3%. Past performance does not predict future results.
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 year | -1.4% |
| 3 years (annualized) | +0.5% |
| 5 years (annualized) | -3.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | +6.3% |
How much does BND cost?
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF charges a 0.03% expense ratio — about $3 a year on a $10,000 position. Lower fees leave more of the fund's return with investors, which compounds over long holding periods.
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) FAQ
What does the BND ETF track?
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) tracks the Bloomberg US Aggregate Float Adjusted and is classified as a US total bond fund. It is issued by Vanguard and launched in 2007, giving investors diversified exposure through a single exchange-traded fund.
What is the BND expense ratio?
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF charges an annual expense ratio of 0.03%, or about $3 per $10,000 invested each year. The expense ratio is deducted from fund assets and directly reduces your net return over time.
What is the BND return this year?
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) returned -1.4% over the trailing twelve months and -3.4% annualized over five years, based on delayed price data as of 2026-07-10. Past performance does not predict future results.
How volatile is BND?
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF has an annualized volatility of about +6.3%, measured from monthly price moves. Higher volatility means larger swings in value. Volatility describes past risk and is not a forecast.
Where does this BND data come from?
Fund facts (expense ratio, index, issuer, inception) are compiled from public issuer disclosures; verify them with Vanguard. Returns are computed from delayed end-of-day price history, retrieved 2026-07-10, and are illustrative. Not investment advice.
Fund facts are compiled from public issuer disclosures and may change; verify with
Vanguard. Returns and volatility are computed from delayed price history retrieved 2026-07-10
and are illustrative. Past performance does not predict future results. Not investment advice.