(BNDX) Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
About this fund
Fund objectives
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of investment-grade bonds issued outside of the United States.
Why this fund
- Seeks to track the performance of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate ex-USD Float Adjusted RIC Capped Index (Hedged).
- Employs hedging strategies that seek to mitigate uncertainty in exchange rates.
- Passively managed, using index sampling.
- Fund remains fully invested.
- Broad exposure across major bond markets outside of the United States.
- Low expenses minimize net tracking error.
With respect to 75% of its total assets, the fund may not: (1) purchase more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of any one issuer or (2) purchase securities of any issuer if, as a result, more than 5% of the fund’s total assets would be invested in that issuer’s securities; except as may be necessary to approximate the composition of its target index. This limitation does not apply to obligations of the U.S. government or its agencies or instrumentalities.
Fund facts
The value of investments, and the income from them, may fall or rise and investors may get back less than they invested.
Vehicles authorized for Siefores are those that meet the criteria issued by the CAR (Risk Analysis Committee) and are reviewed by an independent expert.
Performance
Risk and Volatility
As at Sep 30 2026
Portfolio data
Characteristics
| Fundamentals | Fund | Benchmark | As at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of bonds | 6,837 | 14644 | Sep 30 2026 |
| YTM (Yield to Maturity) effective | 5.5% | 4.1% | Sep 30 2026 |
| Average Duration | 6.4 Years | 6.5 Years | Sep 30 2026 |
| Average maturity | 8.2 Years | 8.2 Years | Sep 30 2026 |
| Average quality | A+ | — | Apr 30 2021 |
| Cash Investment | 1.6% | — | Sep 30 2026 |
Market allocation
As at Sep 30 2026
| Country | Region | Fund | Benchmark | Variance +/- |
|---|
Distribution by credit quality (% of funds)
As at Sep 30 2026
| Credit Rating | Fund |
|---|---|
| AAA | 25.71% |
| AA | 17.17% |
| A | 36.89% |
| BBB | 18.55% |
| Not Rated | 1.69% |
Distribution by credit issuer
As at Sep 30 2026
| Issuers | Fund |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 1.52% |
| Industrial | 6.77% |
| Finance | 6.49% |
| Asset Backed | 4.90% |
| Foreign | 79.15% |
| Other | 1.18% |
Distribution by credit maturity
As at Sep 30 2026
| Maturity | Fund |
|---|---|
| Under 1 Year | 1.22% |
| 1 - 5 Years | 42.16% |
| 5 - 10 Years | 32.45% |
| 10 - 15 Years | 8.71% |
| 15 - 20 Years | 5.49% |
| 20 - 25 Years | 3.49% |
| Over 25 Years | 6.48% |
Top 10 Holdings
As at Sep 30 2026
| Holding name | % of market value | Market value | Face amount | Coupon/Yield | Maturity date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom Gilt | 0.39388% | $488,006,861.67 | 381,000,000 | 4.13% | Mar 07 2031 |
| French Republic Government Bond OAT | 0.35294% | $437,291,253.14 | 407,800,000 | 2.70% | Feb 25 2031 |
| United Kingdom Gilt | 0.34961% | $433,154,947.94 | 332,597,000 | 4.38% | Mar 07 2030 |
| French Republic Government Bond OAT | 0.34939% | $432,889,586.28 | 390,552,000 | 2.75% | Feb 25 2029 |
| United Kingdom Gilt | 0.34102% | $422,518,896.89 | 320,361,000 | 4.38% | Mar 07 2028 |
| United Kingdom Gilt | 0.32774% | $406,062,437.10 | 312,503,000 | 4.13% | Jul 22 2029 |
| French Republic Government Bond OAT | 0.30765% | $381,175,382.80 | 383,763,340 | 2.00% | Nov 25 2032 |
| French Republic Government Bond OAT | 0.30413% | $376,815,284.84 | 365,943,255 | 3.50% | Nov 25 2035 |
| United Kingdom Gilt | 0.28798% | $356,805,548.62 | 270,316,020 | 4.50% | Jun 07 2028 |
| United Kingdom Gilt | 0.27459% | $340,214,618.59 | 301,747,000 | 3.75% | Jan 29 2038 |
Prices and distribution
Prices
Historical Prices
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Inception date
May 31 2013
Listing date
Jun 04 2013
| Date | NAV (USD) | Market price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 2026 | $47.1000 | $47.2100 |
| Oct 14 2026 | $46.9900 | $47.0500 |
| Oct 13 2026 | $46.9400 | $47.0100 |
| Oct 12 2026 | $46.8900 | $46.9700 |
| Oct 09 2026 | $46.8800 | $46.9800 |
| Oct 08 2026 | $46.8800 | $46.9300 |
| Oct 07 2026 | $46.7800 | $46.8300 |
| Oct 06 2026 | $46.7900 | $46.8500 |
| Oct 05 2026 | $46.7400 | $46.7900 |
| Oct 02 2026 | $46.7200 | $46.8600 |
Distribution history
Distribution frequency
Monthly
| Type | Distribution amount (per unit) | Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income | $0.1140 | Oct 01 2026 | Oct 01 2026 | Oct 05 2026 |
| Income | $0.1206 | Sep 01 2026 | Sep 01 2026 | Sep 03 2026 |
| Income | $0.1185 | Aug 03 2026 | Aug 03 2026 | Aug 05 2026 |
| Income | $0.1112 | Jul 01 2026 | Jul 01 2026 | Jul 06 2026 |
| Income | $0.1141 | Jun 01 2026 | Jun 01 2026 | Jun 03 2026 |
| Income | $0.1126 | May 01 2026 | May 01 2026 | May 05 2026 |
| Income | $0.1117 | Apr 01 2026 | Apr 01 2026 | Apr 06 2026 |
| Income | $0.0998 | Mar 02 2026 | Mar 02 2026 | Mar 04 2026 |
| Income | $0.1124 | Feb 02 2026 | Feb 02 2026 | Feb 04 2026 |
| Income | $0.9686 | Dec 18 2025 | Dec 18 2025 | Dec 22 2025 |
Purchase information
Currencies and stock exchanges
Base currency:USD
Exchanges: National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations
Fund codes
- Exchange ticker:BNDX
- CUSIP:92203J407
- ISIN:US92203J4076
- Reuters:BNDX.OQ
- SEDOL:BBDJJS1