BND - Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares

NasdaqGM - NasdaqGM Real Time Price. Currency in USD
80.83
-0.02 (-0.02%)
At close: 4:00PM EDT
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Previous Close80.85
Open80.85
Bid80.12 x 21500
Ask0.00 x 1200
Day's Range80.77 - 80.88
52 Week Range77.46 - 81.31
Volume1,238,116
Avg. Volume2,498,546
Net Assets215.93B
NAV80.80
PE Ratio (TTM)N/A
Yield2.77%
YTD Return2.54%
Beta (3Y Monthly)1.03
Expense Ratio (net)0.05%
Inception Date2007-04-03
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In just six weeks on the market, BBUS has amassed $31.66 million in assets, marking one of the more impressive starts among 2019's crop of new ETFs.With a larger roster than the S&P 500, BBUS could prove to be one of the best ETFs to replace S&P 500 tracking funds and, at least for the time being, the new JPMorgan ETF is cheap than any of the S&P 500 index funds available to retail investors. Still, long-term investors should expect BBUS to perform mostly inline with other broad market funds over time. The advantage will come from this fund's lower fee. WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Dividend Fund (DON)Source: Shutterstock Expense ratio: 0.38%Yes, there are definitely mid-cap funds with lower fees than the 0.38% charged by the WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Dividend Fund (NYSEARCA:DON), but few mid-cap funds can match DON's status as one of the best ETFs for this market segment.Many investors that are building set-it-and-forget-it portfolio focus too heavily on domestic large caps, usually at the expense of mid-cap stocks. 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Before embracing low volatility ETFs, investors should note that the primary objective of these funds is to provide less downside capture when stocks decline, not capture all of the market's upside when stocks rally."Minimum Volatility strategies aim to create a holistic portfolio with lower risk than the market," said BlackRock in a recent note. "The factor has historically delivered lower downside capture, but lower upside potential as well, making it more appropriate for investors seeking to reduce risk while still maintaining potential for returns similar to the broader market."From January 2015 through February 2019, minimum volatility's upside capture was just over 82%, but its downside capture for less than 59%, according to BlackRock data.The $25 billion USMV holds 213 stocks, a combined 30.76% of which hail from the technology and healthcare sectors. Schwab US Small-Cap ETF (SCHA)Source: Shutterstock Expense ratio: 0.04%While small-cap stocks are more volatile than large-cap competitors, small caps are integral ingredients in long-term portfolios. Consider this: since the start of the current bull market in March 2009, the S&P SmallCap 600 Index is up nearly 471% compared to 400% for the large-cap S&P 500.For cost-conscious investors, the Schwab US Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHA) is one of the best ETFs to consider in the small-cap space. The $7.9 billion SCHA tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Total Stock Market Index and holds nearly 1,740 stocks, making it one of the best ETFs among small-cap funds in terms of roster size and diversity. * 5 Mining ETFs to Dig Into SCHA has another perk that makes it one of the best ETFs for frugal investors: Schwab clients can trade the fund commission-free. This small-cap ETF allocates over half its combined weight to the financial services, technology and industrial sectors. Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND)Source: Shutterstock Expense ratio: 0.05%Portfolio construction for the long term needs to include diversification, meaning bond funds are among the best ETFs investors to consider. The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NASDAQ:BND) is one of the best ETFs for investors for size and cost synergies in a bond fund because BND is one of the largest and cheapest bond ETFs in the U.S.BND is an aggregate bond fund, meaning it is one of the best ETFs for investors looking for exposure to a deep bench of fixed income assets. The fund holds 8,463 bonds with an average duration of six years and an average effective maturity of 8.20 years. The bulk of BND's holdings are U.S. government and agency debt, meaning credit risk is not an issue with this bond fund.With a yield of 2.77% and minimal credit risk, BND can be one of the best ETFs for conservative investors looking for reliable income.Todd Shriber does not own any of the aforementioned securities.Compare Brokers The post 5 Best ETFs to Set and Forget appeared first on InvestorPlace.

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