BND Is a Great Choice for Most, but I Like BLV ETF Better
The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NASDAQ: BND) is the biggest exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on the bond market, with over $129.5 billion of assets under management. As the name suggests, BND provides investors with broad exposure to the bond market. It holds taxable investment-grade U.S. dollar-denominated bonds, excluding inflation-protected bonds, with a range of maturities. For many investors, it's the only bond ETF they'll need. While I like BND and hold some in my portfolio, I like the Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF (NYSEMKT: BLV) even better. Here's why.Image source: Getty Images.Continue reading
The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NASDAQ: BND) is the biggest exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on the bond market, with over $129.5 billion of assets under management. As the name suggests, BND provides investors with broad exposure to the bond market. It holds taxable investment-grade U.S. dollar-denominated bonds, excluding inflation-protected bonds, with a range of maturities. For many investors, it's the only bond ETF they'll need.
While I like BND and hold some in my portfolio, I like the Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF (NYSEMKT: BLV) even better. Here's why.
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