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NYSE · BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund
Financial Services · Asset Management - Bonds
$71.19
Up+$0.19 (+0.27%)
Updated Oct 29, 2026, 11:25 PM
SID Score
6.2/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
58/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 384.89B
- P/E ratio
- —
- Dividend yield
- 4.00%
- 52-week range
- $69.65 – $75.23
- Volume
- 7.64M
- Avg. volume
- 7.41M
Price performance · BND
BND price history
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 28, 2026
BND closed at $71.19 after 21 trading sessions, up 1.48% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $71.19
- Period change
- +1.48%
- Period low
- $69.88
- Period high
- $71.36
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | $71.35 | $71.35 | $71.09 | $71.19 | 7.64M |
| Oct 27, 2026 | $71.25 | $71.335 | $71.215 | $71.31 | 8.01M |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $71.30 | $71.3864 | $71.23 | $71.27 | 8.31M |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $71.29 | $71.38 | $71.18 | $71.20 | 8.39M |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $71.04 | $71.43 | $70.98 | $71.36 | 11.75M |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $70.83 | $70.889 | $70.60 | $70.75 | 10.22M |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $70.715 | $70.8899 | $70.635 | $70.75 | 8.84M |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $70.78 | $70.80 | $70.56 | $70.60 | 10.04M |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $70.71 | $70.943 | $70.68 | $70.82 | 13.39M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $70.97 | $71.00 | $70.76 | $70.81 | 12.64M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $70.00 | $70.45 | $69.964 | $70.40 | 15.25M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $70.355 | $70.38 | $70.25 | $70.33 | 15.07M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $70.17 | $70.2659 | $70.13 | $70.25 | 10.37M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $70.15 | $70.25 | $70.0839 | $70.22 | 10.09M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $69.92 | $70.23 | $69.87 | $70.22 | 23.71M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $69.675 | $70.07 | $69.66 | $70.00 | 11.31M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $69.94 | $70.11 | $69.91 | $70.02 | 12.23M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $69.88 | $69.9486 | $69.72 | $69.88 | 17.72M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $70.235 | $70.30 | $69.8838 | $69.94 | 13.88M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $69.74 | $70.185 | $69.652 | $70.09 | 20.25M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $70.32 | $70.40 | $69.9737 | $70.15 | 14.74M |
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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.
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Generated Oct 29, 2026, 9:13 PM
Why Is BND Up Today?
The Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund (BND) gained $0.19 (0.27%) today as bond markets continue to attract investor attention amid ongoing portfolio allocation discussions. Recent market commentary on asset diversification strategies is reinforcing the case for fixed-income exposure as a core portfolio component.
Bottom line: BND's modest daily gain reflects renewed focus on balanced portfolio construction and the enduring role of fixed-income exposure in diversified portfolios. Investors should monitor interest rate trajectories and macroeconomic data, as these remain primary drivers of bond fund performance—though the fund's structural positioning as a core diversification tool continues to support steady demand.
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Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund (BND) Stock Performance
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund has exhibited mixed performance across multiple timeframes, per SID market data. Over the trailing one-month period, BND gained 1.47%, suggesting a short-term recovery in the fixed-income market. However, the three-month return stands at negative 1.48%, and the one-year return reflects a decline of 4.95%, underscoring persistent headwinds in the broader bond market driven by rising interest rate expectations. The fund currently trades at $71.19, precisely at its 50-day moving average of $71.19, while remaining below its 200-day moving average of $72.91, indicating a longer-term downtrend that has yet to reverse. Notably, the 14-day RSI registers at 81.6, placing BND firmly in overbought territory according to Massive/Polygon technical data. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 7.41 million shares, reflecting substantial liquidity consistent with BND's status as the largest bond ETF by assets under management.
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund (BND) Valuation Analysis
As a passively managed bond index fund, BND's valuation is assessed primarily through yield metrics rather than traditional equity multiples. Per SID market data, BND currently offers a dividend yield of 3.83%, which represents the fund's distribution of interest income from its underlying portfolio of U.S. investment-grade bonds. The fund carries a market capitalization of approximately $384.9 billion, making it one of the largest fixed-income ETFs globally. BND's beta of 0.99, according to SID market data, indicates near-perfect correlation with its benchmark, the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index. This near-unity beta confirms that the fund faithfully tracks broad U.S. bond market movements with minimal tracking error. The current yield of 3.83% reflects the prevailing interest rate environment and positions BND as a competitive income-generating vehicle relative to historical norms, where yields remained below 3% for much of the prior decade.
Smart Money Activity for BND
Smart money indicators for BND present a mixed profile, with an overall smart money score of 58 out of 100 and a neutral signal, per SID market data. Institutional ownership activity scored a perfect 25 out of 25, reflecting overwhelming institutional demand for the fund as a core fixed-income allocation vehicle within diversified portfolios. This maximum institutional score aligns with BND's role as a benchmark bond holding among pension funds, endowments, and registered investment advisors. Congressional trading activity registered at 12 out of 25, suggesting moderate legislative interest in the fund, according to SEC Form 4 filings and congressional disclosure data. Insider activity scored 12.5 out of 25, representing a neutral stance from fund-affiliated individuals. Dark pool activity scored notably lower at 8.7 out of 25, per 13F institutional filings, indicating that large block trades in alternative trading systems have been relatively subdued compared to historical levels. The divergence between institutional and dark pool scores warrants monitoring for potential shifts in positioning.
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund (BND) Earnings Outlook
As a passively managed exchange-traded fund, BND does not report traditional corporate earnings, and no recent earnings data is available per company earnings reports. Instead, fund performance is driven by the interest income generated from its underlying portfolio of U.S. investment-grade bonds and by changes in bond prices resulting from interest rate movements. The fund currently distributes a dividend yield of 3.83%, according to SID market data, which reflects aggregate coupon payments across its holdings of Treasuries, mortgage-backed securities, and corporate bonds. BND's income distribution is typically paid monthly to shareholders. The one-year price decline of 4.95% indicates that capital depreciation from rising rates has partially offset income generation, resulting in a negative total return environment over that period. Investors evaluating BND's forward income potential should monitor Federal Reserve policy decisions and Treasury yield curve dynamics, as these factors directly influence both distribution rates and net asset value.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for BND
Formal Wall Street analyst coverage of BND in the traditional buy, hold, or sell rating framework is limited, as sell-side research teams typically do not issue target prices or earnings-based recommendations for passively managed index ETFs. However, BND remains one of the most widely referenced fixed-income instruments in analyst reports and portfolio strategy notes across major financial institutions. Per SID market data, the fund's current price of $71.19 sits approximately 2.36% below its 200-day moving average of $72.91, a technical positioning that fixed-income strategists commonly cite when assessing mean-reversion potential. The elevated RSI of 81.6 suggests short-term momentum has been strong, though this overbought reading may signal a near-term pause in the recent rally. With $384.9 billion in market capitalization, BND serves as a key barometer for broader U.S. bond market sentiment, and its price action is frequently incorporated into macro strategy research published by Wall Street firms.
