ATLASVanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND): outlook, holdings and fees
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Vanguard. The expense ratio is 0.03% and the yield is 4.17%. The ten largest holdings are 1% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on BND
| Last price | $71.42 (-0.2%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 67% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $71.20 – $72.47 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.3% |
| Distribution yield | 4.17% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
BND fund facts
| Issuer | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Theme | Bonds (broad) |
| Assets under management | $163B |
| Expense ratio | 0.03% |
| Number of holdings | 3 |
| Portfolio turnover | 38% |
| Inception | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
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.
BND top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Federal National Mortgage Association 2.5% | – | 0.44% |
| United States Treasury Notes | – | 0.41% |
| United States Treasury Bonds | – | 0.36% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
BND returns and risk
| Year to date | -2.4% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | -1.6% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +4.3% |
| 5 years (annualised) | -0.5% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +1.2% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 5.5% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | -0.08 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
BND: frequently asked questions
What does BND invest in?
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Federal National Mortgage Association 2.5% (0.4%), United States Treasury Notes (0.4%), United States Treasury Bonds (0.4%).
What is the BND expense ratio?
0.03% a year: about $3.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the BND dividend yield?
4.17%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will BND go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 67%, with a likely range (50%) of $71.20 to $72.47 from $71.42 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has BND performed?
Year to date -2.4%, one year -1.6%, three years +4.3% a year, five years -0.5% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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