Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF vs BlackRock TCP Capital Corp — how do they compare? Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF trades at $72.26, while BlackRock TCP Capital Corp trades at $3.93 (market cap $327.64M). The key difference: BlackRock TCP Capital Corp pays a 19.46% dividend while Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF pays none, and BlackRock TCP Capital Corp is trading nearer its 52-week high, Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BND | TCPC | |
|---|---|---|
52-Week High | $75.17 | $7.26 |
52-Week Low | $72.15 | $3.13 |
Market Cap | — | $327.64M |
Sector | — | Financials |
Dividend Yield | — | 19.46% |
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 →BlackRock TCP Capital Corp is a finance company specializing in middle-market lending. It aims for high returns through income and capital appreciation while prioritizing principal protection. The company invests in debt securities and earns revenue from interest payments, fees, and some equity appreciation.
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