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BND vs TLT

Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF SharesiShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
MetricBNDTLT
Price$70.82$80.05
Day Change %0.01%0.1%
Expense Ratio0.03%✓0.15%
AUM$389.05B✓$46.23B
Dividend Yield4.17%5%✓
52-Week High$75.23$92.19
52-Week Low$69.65$76.43
50-Day Avg$71.36$80.73
200-Day Avg$73.02$84.95
Inception YearN/AN/A
Asset ClassFixed IncomeFixed Income
ExchangeXNASXNAS

Top Holdings

BND

No holdings data available.

TLT

No holdings data available.

Sector Allocation

BND

No sector data available.

TLT

No sector data available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, BND or TLT?

BND is cheaper: it charges 0.03% per year in expenses, versus 0.15% for TLT. The expense ratio is the annual fee a fund deducts from its assets.

Which pays a higher dividend, BND or TLT?

TLT currently pays the higher dividend yield: 5%, versus 4.17% for BND. Yields move with prices and payouts.

Which fund is bigger, BND or TLT?

BND is the bigger fund, with $389.05B in assets under management (the total money invested in the fund), versus $46.23B for TLT. Larger funds usually trade with tighter spreads.

Should I buy BND or TLT?

There is no single right answer for every investor. Compare the expense ratios, dividend yields, and what each fund actually holds (see the tables above). When two funds track very similar markets, the cheaper one usually wins over long holding periods. This page is information, not investment advice.

Data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep and may be delayed or incomplete. Holdings and sector weights are not available for every fund. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always verify data with the fund provider before making investment decisions.