Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF vs iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF — how do they compare? Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF trades at $72.31, while iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF trades at $81.96. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BND | SHY | |
|---|---|---|
52-Week High | $75.17 | $83.18 |
52-Week Low | $72.15 | $81.77 |
Sector | — | Fixed Income |
Trailing returns across standard periods
This index measures the performance of a wide spectrum of public, investment-grade, taxable, fixed income securities in the US, including government, corporate, and international dollar-denominated bonds, as well as mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities-all with maturities of more than 1 year. All of the fund's investments will be selected through the sampling process, and at least 80% of its assets will be invested in bonds held in the index.
Read more on BND →SHY provides exposure to U.S. Treasury bonds with remaining maturities between one and three years. It is a low-risk, highly liquid ETF designed for capital preservation and short-term income, featuring 2026 top holdings across various Treasury Notes.
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