SeekingAlpha · Oct 30, 2026
NASDAQ · BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund
Financial Services · Asset Management - Bonds
$71.56
Up+$0.18 (+0.25%)
Updated Nov 1, 2026, 4:32 PM
SID Score
6.2/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
58/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 384.89B
- P/E ratio
- —
- Dividend yield
- 3.97%
- 52-week range
- $69.65 – $75.23
- Volume
- 8.8M
- Avg. volume
- 7.41M
Price performance · BND
BND price history
1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 30, 2026
BND closed at $71.56 after 20 trading sessions, up 2.40% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $71.56
- Period change
- +2.40%
- Period low
- $69.88
- Period high
- $71.56
Daily close
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| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | $71.54 | $71.61 | $71.405 | $71.56 | 8.8M |
| Oct 29, 2026 | $71.32 | $71.505 | $71.265 | $71.38 | 8.24M |
| 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 |
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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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Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund (BND) Stock Performance
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund has demonstrated mixed performance across multiple timeframes, per SID market data. BND currently trades at $71.56, reflecting a 2.1% gain over the past month but a 0.82% decline over the trailing three-month period. Over the past year, the fund has posted a negative return of 4.24%, underscoring the broader fixed-income market headwinds driven by elevated interest rate expectations. From a technical standpoint, BND is trading above its 50-day moving average of $71.13 but remains below its 200-day moving average of $72.87, according to Massive/Polygon data. The 14-day relative strength index stands at 78.4, placing the fund in overbought territory and suggesting the recent rally may face near-term resistance. Average daily trading volume is approximately 7.41 million shares, indicating robust liquidity. The fund carries a beta of 0.99, reflecting near-market-level volatility.
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 and net asset value rather than traditional equity multiples. Per SID market data, BND currently offers a dividend yield of 3.83%, providing a competitive income stream relative to prevailing money market and short-term Treasury rates. The fund's total market capitalization stands at approximately $384.89 billion, making it one of the largest fixed-income ETFs in existence. BND tracks the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index, providing broad exposure to U.S. investment-grade bonds. Its current price of $71.56 sits roughly 1.8% below the 200-day moving average of $72.87, according to SID market data, suggesting the fund remains modestly discounted relative to its longer-term trading range. Investors evaluating BND should weigh the yield against duration risk inherent in an intermediate-term bond portfolio amid a shifting rate environment.
Smart Money Activity for BND
Smart money indicators for BND present a neutral overall picture, with the fund receiving a composite smart money score of 58 out of 100, per SID market data. Institutional activity is the strongest component, scoring a perfect 25 out of 25, reflecting widespread adoption by pension funds, endowments, and registered investment advisors who utilize BND as a core fixed-income allocation. Insider-equivalent activity, which in the ETF context captures sponsor and affiliated transactions, scores 12.5 out of 25, according to SEC Form 4 filings. Congressional trading interest registers at 12 out of 25, indicating moderate activity among disclosed congressional portfolios per 13F institutional filings. Dark pool activity scores a relatively low 8.7 out of 25, suggesting limited off-exchange block trading. The neutral signal aligns with BND's role as a benchmark-tracking vehicle rather than an active conviction position, with institutional demand remaining the primary driver of fund flows.
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund (BND) Earnings Outlook
As a passively managed exchange-traded fund, BND does not report quarterly earnings in the traditional corporate sense, and no recent earnings data is available per company earnings reports. Instead, fund performance is driven by the income generated from its underlying portfolio of U.S. investment-grade bonds and price fluctuations tied to interest rate movements. BND currently distributes a dividend yield of 3.83%, according to SID market data, which serves as the primary return component for income-focused investors. The fund's distribution schedule follows a monthly cadence, providing regular income. Forward income expectations are closely tied to Federal Reserve monetary policy decisions and the trajectory of the U.S. Treasury yield curve. With the fund's market capitalization at approximately $384.89 billion, any shifts in aggregate bond market yields will directly influence BND's net asset value and distribution rates going forward.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for BND
Formal Wall Street analyst coverage of BND differs from individual equity research, as ETF analysis centers on fund structure, expense ratios, and asset class outlook rather than buy/sell price targets. No traditional analyst consensus ratings are currently available for BND per SID consensus data. However, the fund's position as the largest U.S. aggregate bond ETF with approximately $384.89 billion in assets under management reflects broad endorsement from the financial advisory community. BND's 3.83% dividend yield, according to Wall Street analyst reports, positions it competitively within the intermediate-term bond category. The fund's beta of 0.99 indicates near-benchmark tracking precision. Technical indicators show the RSI at 78.4, which quantitative strategists would flag as overbought, potentially warranting caution for short-term tactical allocators. Fixed-income strategists broadly monitor BND as a bellwether for U.S. investment-grade bond market sentiment and flow dynamics across the institutional landscape.
