Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares (BND) is currently trading at $71.19. You can also track daily change, historical performance, trading volume and other key ETF details on this page.

Indian investors can buy Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares (BND) by opening a US investing account through a platform that provides access to US stocks and ETFs, completing the required verification, transferring funds under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), and placing an order in USD.

Yes, Indian residents and NRIs can invest in Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares (BND) through platforms that offer access to US-listed stocks and ETFs, subject to applicable regulations, including RBI’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) guidelines.

The expense ratio of Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares (BND) is 0.03%. It represents the annual operating cost charged by the ETF provider for managing the fund and tracking its underlying index.

Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares (BND)’s top holdings currently include Federal National Mortgage Association 2.5%, United States Treasury Notes, and United States Treasury Bonds. The ETF’s complete holdings list, allocation and sector exposure are available in the Holdings section on this page.

Many platforms offering US ETF investing allow fractional investing, enabling Indian investors to buy a portion of Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares (BND) instead of a full share. This allows investment based on a fixed dollar amount.

Gains from Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares (BND) are generally taxed in India based on the applicable holding period and tax rules. Dividends may be subject to US withholding tax and Indian taxation rules. The final tax treatment depends on individual circumstances.

Remittances under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) for overseas investments, including US ETFs like Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares (BND), may attract TCS above specified thresholds. Applicable rates and limits are determined by government regulations and may change over time.

Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares (BND)’s current assets under management (AUM) are $162.32B. AUM represents the total market value of assets managed by the ETF and indicates the size of the fund.

You can compare Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares (BND) with iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG), Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares (BIV), and Dimensional Core Fixed Income ETF (DFCF) based on metrics such as expense ratio, AUM, P/E ratio, holdings, liquidity and historical returns in the Peers & Comparison section.

Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares (BND)’s NAV represents the per-unit value of the ETF’s underlying holdings after adjusting for expenses and liabilities. It is calculated once daily after markets close and may differ from the ETF’s live market price.