Looking For More Bond Exposure? These ETFs May Be Solid Options

Key Highlights

• These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Both the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NASDAQ:BND) and Fidelity Total Bond ETF (NYSEMKT:FBND) aim to provide core fixed-income exposure for investors seeking regular income and a buffer against stock market volatility.
• This comparison explores the opportunities and risks associated with these bond ETFs.
• Snapshot (cost & size) Metric BND FBND Issuer Vanguard Fidelity Expense ratio 0.03% 0.36% 1-yr return (as of Jan.
• 24, 2026) 4.3% 2.6% Dividend yield 3.85% 4.7% Beta 0.27 0.29 AUM $149 billion $24 billion Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns.
• The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months.