Vanguard Total World Bond (BNDW) ETF Holdings & Analysis

What BNDW does

The fund is designed to mirror the performance of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Float Adjusted Composite Index. It offers extensive, diversified exposure to high-quality bonds from around the world. Employing a distinctive "ETF of ETFs" structure, its portfolio is characterized by an intermediate duration, encompassing a range of short-, intermediate-, and long-term maturities. Investors can anticipate a consistent income stream from its holdings, which boast strong credit quality. It's important to note that for 75% of its total assets, the fund typically has restrictions: it cannot acquire more than 10% of any issuer's voting securities, nor can more than 5% of its total assets be allocated to a single issuer. These limitations are waived if essential for tracking the benchmark index, or for investments in U.S. government or agency obligations.

Fund profile

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PortView Portfolio Insights

PortView analyzes how BNDW fits your actual portfolio — position weight, ETF overlap with your other funds, sector and geographic exposure, concentration, and how this fund contributes to your portfolio risk and return. Connect a portfolio to see your personalized figures; PortView never shows another user's private holdings.

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Frequently asked questions

What does BNDW track?

BNDW is the Vanguard Total World Bond ETF, a Other ETF.

What is the expense ratio of BNDW?

Expense ratio data for BNDW is shown on the page when available from our data provider.

What are the largest holdings in BNDW?

Top holdings include BND, BNDX, MKTLIQ 12/31/2049, US Dollar.

How can PortView analyze BNDW overlap with other ETFs?

PortView computes the holdings overlap between BNDW and the other ETFs and stocks you own, plus your combined sector and geographic exposure, so you can see true diversification.