Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND)

A guide to matching the bond ETF to the job it will perform in your portfolio.

Higher bond yields can be the start of better long-term returns. BND, IEF, and TIP offer three ways to pursue that opportunity.

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MUB targets tax-exempt municipal bonds with lower volatility, while BND covers the broader taxable market with higher yield. Your tax situation and income needs should drive the choice.

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The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF is the best option for investors who want to spread their bond bets.

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VCIT targets intermediate corporate debt with 2,332 holdings, while BND spans 16,281 securities across government and corporate bonds. Both charge just 0.03% annually.

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Both funds charge just 0.03% in expenses, but BND offers broader corporate and government bond exposure while VGIT focuses solely on U.S. Treasuries with lower volatility.

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Vanguard's broader portfolio costs less to own and yields more, but iShares' focused Treasury approach delivers lower volatility and smaller drawdowns.