If You Invest $10,000 in This Bond ETF Today, Here's What History Says It Could Deliver in 20 Years

Key Points The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF has historically returned around 3% annually since its inception in 2007. The past two decades have been a more challenging period for bonds. Bonds play an important role in stabilizing a portfolio and providing income. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF › The Vanguard Bond Market ETF (NASDAQ:BND) is the largest bond ETF with nearly $162.3 billion in assets. If you invested $10,000 into BND today, it could grow into over $18,000 in 20 years, given its historical 3% annualized return since inception (assuming you reinvest your interest payments). That's likely a lot less than you'd earn if you invested the same amount in an S&P 500 index fund.