Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND)
Vanguard's VTBIX Is the Bond Fund Hiding in the Back of Your Retirement Plan
Only about 3% of Vanguard 401(k) contribution dollars in 2024 went into dedicated bond funds, and a big chunk of that money sits in one place most participants never open a fact sheet for: the institutional bond index fund quietly stapled to the back of their plan menu.

Tariff Wave Ahead: Should You Make Shifts to Your Portfolio?
As of Aug. 2027, the Trump administration has placed tariffs on 60 trading partners. Because the cost of tariffs tends to be passed on to consumers, the cost of living has increased.

This ETF Is Down 2.48% in 2026. Here's Why I'm Still Investing.
2026 is shaping up to be another lackluster year for bonds. But I'm sticking with this popular Vanguard bond ETF.

Your Company Wants to Buy Out Your Pension With One Big Check. These 4 ETFs Change the Lump-Sum Math
Your HR rep just slid a folder across the table. Instead of receiving a monthly pension check for the rest of your life, the company will hand you one big check today.

BND vs AGG: The Two Biggest Bond ETFs Look Identical, but One Has Quietly Won for Years
The two biggest total bond market ETFs, Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NASDAQ:BND) and iShares Core U.S.

Arkadios Wealth Advisors Raises Stock Position in Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF $BND
Arkadios Wealth Advisors raised its position in Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NASDAQ: BND) by 41.9% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 227,791 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 67,314 shares during the

Ready to Buy Bonds? Here's How to Choose from These 3 Bond Funds.
During the past three years, the T. Rowe Price Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF has strongly outperformed the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF and the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF.

Dividend ETFs vs. Bond ETFs: Here's Which One Makes More Sense for Income Investors in This Market
Income investors shouldn't overlook the current environment when choosing between dividends and bonds.

The Only 2 REITs I Would Buy Now For Retirement Income
In theory, REITs should deliver abnormal returns when inflation runs hot. In practice, REITs have barely registered positive returns. While I am not overly bullish on REITs (to say the least), I still see some exceptions that might be worth scooping up.

3 Compelling Bond Funds for Income Investors to By Before the End of July
The Federal Reserve has quietly reshaped the fixed-income landscape over the past year.

Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC Sells 85,978 Shares of Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF $BND
Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC reduced its position in shares of Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NASDAQ: BND) by 23.9% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 274,461 shares of the company's stock after selling 85,978 shares during

Dividend ETFs or Bond ETFs: Which Belongs in Your Portfolio in 2026?
Bonds are paying meaningful income again, but dividend ETFs still shine for long-term growth. Here's how to decide which deserves a bigger place in your portfolio.

Eaton Cambridge Inc. Sells 72,892 Shares of Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF $BND
Eaton Cambridge Inc. reduced its stake in shares of Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NASDAQ: BND) by 14.4% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 434,861 shares of the company's stock after selling 72,892

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF $BND Shares Sold by Cornerstone Planning Group LLC
Cornerstone Planning Group LLC cut its stake in shares of Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NASDAQ: BND) by 81.7% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 3,509 shares of the company's stock after selling 15,646 shares during the quarter.

The Fidelity Bond ETF Quietly Outperforming Vanguard's BND Over The Last Decade
The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) is the largest bond ETF in the U.S.

Which Is the Better Core Bond ETF for Income Investors: Vanguard's BND or iShares' MUB?
Compare risk profiles, tax advantages, and performance trends to see how these two leading fixed income ETFs stack up for different investor needs.
Vanguard Is Bullish on Value Stocks and Fixed Income. Are These 2 ETFs a Good Buy?
Vanguard research projects that value stocks and bonds could be good buys for the next few years. The Vanguard U.S. Value Factor ETF has outperformed the S&P 500 index over the past year and looks cheap by its P/E ratio.
BND vs. VCIT: Which Vanguard Bond ETF Is the Better Buy for Income Investors?
The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) provides broad exposure to the entire U.S. investment-grade bond market. The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT) specifically targets the corporate sector.
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF Tops iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF on Yield and Cost. Does That make BND a Buy?
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF offers a lower expense ratio and a higher dividend yield than iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF focuses exclusively on intermediate-term U.S. Treasuries while Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF provides broad exposure across the entire investment-grade taxable bond market Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF has generated a higher 1-year total return but has experienced a larger maximum drawdown over the last five years compared to the iShares fund
Vanguard Total Bond or Fidelity Investment Grade Bond: Which U.S. Bond ETF Offers Better Value
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF offers a significantly lower expense ratio and higher assets under management than Fidelity Investment Grade Bond ETF Both funds show similar risk profiles with identical beta values and nearly the same five-year maximum drawdowns The Fidelity offering is more concentrated, with about 850 holdings compared to more than 11,000 for Vanguard
