Question 1

What is BNDW?

Accepted Answer

BNDW — Vanguard Total World Bond ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. The fund is a fund of funds and employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the index, which is a custom, USD-hedged index designed to track the market capitalized weights of the global investment-grade bond market and is comprised of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index and the Bloomberg Global Aggregate ex-USD Float Adjusted RIC Capped Index.

Question 2

What is the BNDW ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

BNDW last traded at $66.76 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the BNDW MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

BNDW has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.04% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time. At 0.04%, BNDW is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are BNDW annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

BNDW historical returns: YTD: -1.38%, 1-year: -0.98%, 3-year annualised: +4.63%, 5-year annualised: -0.03%, 10-year annualised: +0.00%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is -0.11, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does BNDW pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, BNDW distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 4.56%. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does BNDW invest in?

Accepted Answer

BNDW's top holdings include Vanguard Bond Index Funds - Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND, 51.2%), Vanguard Charlotte Funds - Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX, 47.2%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does BNDW invest in?

Accepted Answer

BNDW's largest sector exposures are Energy (0.0%), Utilities (0.0%), Healthcare (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is BNDW? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

BNDW has approximately $1.93B in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was BNDW launched?

Accepted Answer

BNDW was launched on September 4, 2018, giving it a 8-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy BNDW in Canada?

Accepted Answer

BNDW trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker BNDW. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is BNDW?

Accepted Answer

BNDW has a 1-year volatility of 3.71% and a beta of 0.81 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of -0.11 indicates below-average risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-29	$66.68	$66.86	$66.68	$66.76	$66.76	183,226
2026-10-28	$66.68	$66.69	$66.55	$66.61	$66.61	70,473
2026-10-27	$66.67	$66.72	$66.63	$66.71	$66.71	138,025
2026-10-26	$66.70	$66.76	$66.62	$66.66	$66.66	150,523
2026-10-23	$66.63	$66.70	$66.59	$66.62	$66.62	267,800
2026-10-22	$66.48	$66.75	$66.45	$66.68	$66.68	149,100
2026-10-21	$66.40	$66.42	$66.17	$66.29	$66.29	96,200
2026-10-20	$66.24	$66.41	$66.24	$66.31	$66.31	95,900
2026-10-19	$66.27	$66.36	$66.17	$66.19	$66.19	94,201
2026-10-16	$66.27	$66.48	$66.25	$66.37	$66.37	91,100

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Vanguard Total World Bond ETF (BNDW : NASDAQ)

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