Vanguard Total Bond MarketBND
BND
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Funds holding %
of 6,823 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
276% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $28.4M | Put options by funds: $7.56M
69% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 735 | Existing positions reduced: 434
43% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 116 | Existing positions closed: 81
1% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 230 [Q2] → 233 (+3) [Q3]
1% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $75.4B [Q2] → $76.4B (+$961M) [Q3]
1% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,411 [Q2] → 1,425 (+14) [Q3]
1.55% less ownership
Funds ownership: 70.03% [Q2] → 68.48% (-1.55%) [Q3]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for BND.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 12 articles about BND published over the past 30 days
Neutral
ETF Trends
4 days ago
Build an ETF Portfolio That Emphasizes Income
The prospect of rate cuts may be in jeopardy, as inflation appears to be stickier than anticipated. If economic growth does eventually subside and the Fed continues its rate-cutting path, investors will want to build a portfolio that emphasizes income.
Positive
ETF Trends
5 days ago
Examining the Case for Active Bond Investing
In an interview with Salim Ramji, Vanguard's new CEO, he told me, “We have an outstanding active fixed income capability.” I followed up with Vanguard and wasn't surprised that their active bond funds had bested peers since they have much lower fees.
Negative
Market Watch
5 days ago
Bond ETFs are down in 2025 ahead of highly anticipated U.S. inflation data
The U.S. bond market is broadly down so far this year, with funds that provide exposure to fixed-income assets hurt by a recent rapid ascent in Treasury yields.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
6 days ago
Why VGIT Is Better Than BND For Your Fixed Income Position
Bonds diversify portfolios and reduce volatility, with government bonds being low-risk and corporate bonds offering higher returns but higher risk. Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF (BND) includes 25% corporate bonds, reducing the benefits of bond inclusion in a portfolio. Intermediate-term treasury bond funds (VGIT) exhibit lower market correlation, providing better risk-adjusted returns when paired with US total market funds.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
How To Invest $1 Million For Sustainable Retirement Passive Income
Retiring on $1 million is increasingly challenging. Doing it with dividends can make it more feasible. I share two approaches to retiring on dividends with $1 million.
Positive
Investors Business Daily
1 week ago
Stock Market Gains Flow Mostly To Handful Of Companies
Growth is good. In another banner year for the stock market, large-cap growth funds gained 30% in 2024, with the Magnificent Seven powering the upside.
Positive
ETF Trends
1 week ago
Top ETFs in Every Asset Class by 2024 Flows
ETFs had a standout year in 2024, seeing over $1 trillion in flows for the first year in history. Total ETF assets under management grew to an impressive $10.4 trillion by year end thanks to strong flows and price appreciation.
Positive
ETF Trends
2 weeks ago
Bond Investors Could Reap Rewards in the Long Term
While yields remained a prime feature for bonds in 2024, the Fed's monetary policy easing didn't do favors for price appreciation. However, bond investors could reap those rewards if they focus on the long-term horizon.
Neutral
24/7 Wall Street
2 weeks ago
BND vs TIP: Which Bond ETF Is a Better Fit for Retirees?
After another incredible gain of stock market gains (the S&P 500 could finish 2024 with more than a 25% return!
Positive
ETF Trends
3 weeks ago
4 Options for Income in 2025 With Tax Efficiency to Boot
Fixed income investors who have the majority of their portfolio in bonds are facing a heavy dose of uncertainty heading into 2025. That said, NEOS Investments has four options for income that also combines tax efficiency.
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