Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF vs Western Alliance Bancorporation — how do they compare? Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF trades at $72.71, while Western Alliance Bancorporation trades at $80.41 (market cap $8.79B). The key difference: Western Alliance Bancorporation pays a 2.09% dividend while Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF pays none, and Western Alliance Bancorporation 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 | WAL | |
|---|---|---|
52-Week High | $75.17 | $96.08 |
52-Week Low | $72.45 | $66.70 |
Market Cap | — | $8.79B |
Sector | — | Financials |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.09% |
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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 →Western Alliance Bancorporation is a top-performing bank holding company that operates a dual business model: high-touch regional banking and specialized national business lines. It serves niche industries—including technology, life sciences, and homeowners associations—providing sophisticated commercial lending and treasury solutions that bridge the gap between regional service and national scale.
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