Question 1

What is BNDX?

Accepted Answer

BNDX — Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund ETF Shares — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate ex-USD Float Adjusted RIC Capped Index (USD Hedged). This index provides a broad-based measure of the global, investment-grade, fixed-rate bond markets. It is non-diversified.

Question 2

What is the BNDX ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

BNDX last traded at $47.47 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the BNDX MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

BNDX has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.06% 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 0.06%, BNDX is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are BNDX annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

BNDX historical returns: YTD: -1.02%, 1-year: +0.09%, 3-year annualised: +4.00%, 5-year annualised: +0.27%, 10-year annualised: +1.78%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is -0.02, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does BNDX pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, BNDX distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 4.54%. 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 BNDX invest in?

Accepted Answer

BNDX's top holdings include International Business Machines (IBM, 0.0%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does BNDX invest in?

Accepted Answer

BNDX'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 BNDX? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

BNDX has approximately $85.33B 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 BNDX launched?

Accepted Answer

BNDX was launched on May 31, 2013, giving it a 13-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 BNDX in Canada?

Accepted Answer

BNDX trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker BNDX. 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 BNDX?

Accepted Answer

BNDX has a 1-year volatility of 3.91% and a beta of 0.63 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of -0.02 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
2026-11-10	$47.49	$47.53	$47.41	$47.47	$47.47	4,414,481
2026-11-09	$47.73	$47.75	$47.58	$47.64	$47.64	6,546,404
2026-11-06	$47.56	$47.67	$47.56	$47.59	$47.59	9,643,800
2026-11-05	$47.43	$47.57	$47.43	$47.56	$47.56	4,337,287
2026-11-04	$47.41	$47.53	$47.36	$47.49	$47.49	6,712,600
2026-11-03	$47.37	$47.37	$47.26	$47.29	$47.29	4,014,900
2026-11-02	$47.31	$47.39	$47.31	$47.35	$47.35	4,220,800
2026-10-30	$47.33	$47.41	$47.31	$47.39	$47.27	5,029,400
2026-10-29	$47.31	$47.39	$47.27	$47.31	$47.31	3,957,807
2026-10-28	$47.24	$47.29	$47.20	$47.28	$47.28	3,487,606

Sector	Weight
Energy	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund ETF Shares (BNDX : NASDAQ)

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