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 $47.09 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: -1.81%, 1-year: -1.14%, 3-year annualised: +4.16%, 5-year annualised: +0.21%, 10-year annualised: +1.40%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is -0.15, 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 4.52%, paid na. 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 $84.23B 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 3.85% and a beta of 0.62 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of -0.15 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
2026-10-21	$47.15	$47.16	$47.00	$47.09	$47.09	5,202,199
2026-10-20	$47.03	$47.20	$47.03	$47.11	$47.11	4,119,469
2026-10-19	$47.08	$47.11	$47.00	$47.03	$47.03	4,107,226
2026-10-16	$47.12	$47.21	$47.06	$47.13	$47.13	4,224,500
2026-10-15	$47.31	$47.34	$47.17	$47.21	$47.21	6,349,398
2026-10-14	$46.91	$47.09	$46.90	$47.05	$47.05	7,175,631
2026-10-13	$47.05	$47.07	$46.99	$47.01	$47.01	8,301,429
2026-10-12	$46.94	$46.98	$46.92	$46.97	$46.97	3,527,717
2026-10-09	$47.05	$47.06	$46.90	$46.98	$46.98	4,188,100
2026-10-08	$46.85	$46.95	$46.78	$46.93	$46.93	4,364,913

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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