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Short-term bond funds offer similar income to long-term but with much less price risk.

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15 Aug 2026
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Vanguard's short-term bond ETF (BSV) and total bond market ETF (BND) charge the same fee and provide comparable income, but BSV limits holdings to bonds maturing within five years, reducing price volatility. BND includes longer maturities up to 30 years, making its price more sensitive to interest rate changes. Over recent years, BSV has outperformed BND by avoiding the price drops caused by rising rates, while BND benefits only if long-term rates fall significantly. Investors needing stable income with lower risk should prefer BSV, while those betting on falling rates or wanting duration exposure might choose BND. Many investors unknowingly hold BND despite its higher interest rate risk.

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