AMEX · VBTLX
Financial Services · Asset Management - Bonds
$9.36
Down-$0.01 (-0.11%)
Updated Sep 16, 2026, 1:25 PM
SID Score
6.4/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
46/100
Neutral
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The investment seeks to track the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index. 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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Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares (VBTLX) currently trades at $9.36 per share, per SID market data. The fund carries a beta of 0.99, indicating its price movements closely mirror the broader bond market benchmark with near-perfect correlation. As one of the largest fixed-income index funds available, VBTLX holds a substantial market capitalization of approximately $383.6 billion, according to SID market data. The fund's average reported trading volume stands at zero, which reflects its nature as a mutual fund rather than an exchange-traded product — shares are transacted directly through Vanguard at the daily net asset value rather than on secondary exchanges. This structure eliminates intraday price fluctuations and bid-ask spreads commonly seen in ETFs. The fund's performance is closely tied to the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, serving as a core fixed-income allocation vehicle for diversified portfolios.
VBTLX currently offers a dividend yield of 3.84%, per SID market data, reflecting the aggregate income generated by its underlying portfolio of U.S. investment-grade bonds, including Treasuries, mortgage-backed securities, and corporate debt. Classified within the Financial Services sector, the fund's yield has become increasingly relevant as the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy continues to influence fixed-income markets. At a share price of $9.36 and total assets of approximately $383.6 billion, VBTLX remains one of the largest bond funds globally, according to SEC filings. The fund's valuation is driven by the weighted average yield and duration of its holdings rather than traditional equity metrics such as price-to-earnings ratios. Investors evaluating the fund's current yield relative to prevailing Treasury rates and inflation-adjusted returns can assess whether the fund's income generation aligns with their fixed-income allocation objectives and risk parameters.
VBTLX registers a composite smart money score of 46 out of 100, reflecting a neutral signal overall, according to SID market data. Breaking down the component scores, insider activity stands at 12.5 out of 25, while institutional positioning also registers at 12.5 out of 25 — both at the midpoint of their respective scales. Dark pool activity scores notably lower at 8.5 out of 25, though this metric carries limited relevance for a mutual fund that does not trade on secondary exchanges. Congressional trading activity scores 12 out of 25, indicating moderate legislative interest in the fund. As a passively managed index fund tracking the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, VBTLX's smart money metrics function differently than those of individual equities. The neutral composite score suggests no significant directional positioning among tracked institutional and insider cohorts. Fund flows data from SEC filings would provide additional context regarding whether large allocators are increasing or decreasing their bond market exposure through this vehicle.
As a passively managed bond index mutual fund, VBTLX does not report quarterly earnings in the traditional corporate sense, and no recent earnings data is available per SID market data. Instead, the fund's financial performance is measured through its net asset value changes, total return, and income distributions. VBTLX currently yields 3.84% on an annualized basis, according to SID market data, distributing interest income generated from its diversified portfolio of U.S. investment-grade fixed-income securities. The fund's income outlook is closely tied to the prevailing interest rate environment and the composition of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. With approximately $383.6 billion in total assets under management, per SEC filings, monthly income distributions reflect the weighted average coupon payments across thousands of underlying bond holdings. Investors typically monitor duration risk and credit quality metrics rather than earnings-per-share figures when evaluating forward income expectations for this fund.
Traditional Wall Street analyst coverage for VBTLX differs significantly from individual equity research, as the fund is a passively managed index vehicle rather than an actively managed portfolio or single stock. No formal buy, sell, or hold ratings from Wall Street analysts are currently available in SID consensus data for this fund. Instead, evaluation of VBTLX typically centers on its tracking accuracy relative to the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, its expense ratio competitiveness, and its dividend yield of 3.84%, per SID market data. With a market capitalization of approximately $383.6 billion, VBTLX ranks among the largest fixed-income funds globally, according to SEC filings. Independent fund rating agencies and Morningstar-style evaluations serve as the primary third-party assessment frameworks for this category of investment product. The fund's beta of 0.99 confirms its close adherence to its benchmark, reinforcing its role as a core bond market exposure tool rather than an alpha-generating strategy.
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