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BND

Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares

BND

ETF · ETF · monthly payer

Forward Yield

4.15%

Annual Dividend

$2.93

Payout Ratio

5-Yr Growth

7.7%

Ex-Date

Frequency

Monthly

Summary

As of September 2026, Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares (BND) yields 4.15% ($2.93 per share annually). 4 years of dividend growth.

Is BND a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares (BND) pays a monthly dividend yielding 4.15% ($2.93/yr), with 4 years of growth. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

  • Strong 7.7% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
4.15%
Payout Ratio
Annual Dividend
$2.93
5-Yr Avg Growth
7.7%
Ex-Dividend Date
Years of Growth
4
Frequency
monthly
Beta
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
5-Yr Total Return
52-Week Range
Dividend Safety
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