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This bond ETF has the potential to become the king of fixed income ETFs. Here’s why.

In this week’s edition, I spoke with Todd Rosenbluth, head of research at VettaFi, about a potential change in the leader table for bond ETFs and other dynamics driving interest in fixed-income ETFs. With ample liquidity and tax efficiency benefits, bond ETFs are attracting capital. The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) has garnered about $80.97 billion in assets as of July 21, according to FactSet data.

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Vanguard Reports Expense Ratio Changes for Six Funds

Vanguard today reported expense ratio changes for six funds across multiple ETF and mutual fund share classes with fiscal years ending December 2021. The changes include reductions for four broadly diversified bond ETFs and represent $8.8 million in aggregate net savings for investors.1 Vanguard's investor-owned corporate structure enables the firm to return value to shareholders through lower costs and reinvestments to improve capabilities, technology, and client experience.2

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Is Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Good?

This fund's low costs and broad scope should help it outperform over the long term, says Morningstar's analyst. Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) is a well-constructed portfolio of investment-grade U.S.-dollar-denominated bonds.

What is the ticker for Vanguard Institutional Total Stock Market Index Trust?

VITNX-Vanguard Institutional Total Stock Market Index Fund Institutional Shares | Vanguard.

Does Vanguard have a bond ETF?

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF holds more than 8,300 domestic investment-grade bonds. Vanguard Total International Bond ETF holds more than 4,500 bonds from both developed and emerging non-U.S. markets.

Does fidelity have a total bond index fund?

Fidelity® Total Bond Fund (FTBFX) The fund seeks income from a broad selection of fixed income securities, with a core exposure to investment-grade bonds. This diverse allocation may help the fund add value in a variety of markets.