(BNDX) Total International Bond - NASDAQ
ETF Category: Global Bond-USD Hedged | Exchange: NASDAQ (USA) | Market Cap: 81.590m USD | Total Return: 2.3% in 12m
Avg Turnover: 222M
Warnings
No concerns identified
Tailwinds
No distinct edge detected
The Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund (BNDX) tracks the Bloomberg Global Aggregate ex-USD Float Adjusted RIC Capped Index, providing exposure to non-U.S. investment-grade, fixed-rate debt markets. The fund utilizes a currency-hedged strategy to mitigate the impact of exchange rate fluctuations between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies.
The international bond sector consists primarily of sovereign debt and high-quality corporate credit issued in developed and emerging markets outside the United States. This asset class typically serves as a diversification tool for domestic portfolios, as foreign interest rate cycles and monetary policies often diverge from those of the Federal Reserve. For deeper insights into international debt metrics, consider reviewing the latest data on ValueRay.
As a non-diversified fund under specific regulatory definitions, BNDX may hold larger positions in a smaller number of issuers compared to more broadly diversified funds. The underlying index employs a float-adjusted methodology, which excludes government-held debt to more accurately reflect the supply available to private investors.
- Global interest rate shifts impact underlying international sovereign and corporate bond valuations
- Currency hedging costs influence total returns relative to the benchmark index
- Global credit quality trends affect the risk premium of non-U.S. investment-grade debt
- Geopolitical instability drives capital flows toward or away from international fixed income markets
- Central bank monetary policy divergence creates yield spreads between U.S. and foreign bonds
As of June 20, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 48.35 with a total of 3,316,600 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.35%,
over one month by +1.60%,
over three months by +1.21% and
over the past year by +2.25%.
Total International Bond has no consensus analysts rating.