What does Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares do?

Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares (VBTLX) operates in the Asset Management - Bonds industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

What is VBTLX's market cap?

Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares (VBTLX) has a market capitalization of approximately $398.28 billion, as of July 24, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

Does VBTLX pay a dividend?

Yes — Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares (VBTLX) pays a dividend monthly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 4.05%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

VBTLX

Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares

NASDAQ·Asset Management, Bonds · Financial Services

$9.51$0.01+0.11%

Market cap$398.28B·Market closed·Jul 24 8:00 PM UTC

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$9.51+$0.01 (+0.11%)today

−16.51%CAGR −3.55%

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Nov 12, 2001Jul 25, 2021 → Jul 25, 2026· 5.0 yrsJul 25, 2026

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Dividend Yield (FWD)4.09%

Annual Dividend (FWD)$0.39

Dividend Growth (5Y)+13.8%

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Most Recent Dividend$0.032

Ex-Dividend DateJun 30

Payment DateJul 1

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About Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares

This fund aims to offer broad and diversified exposure to high-quality U.S. debt instruments. To achieve this, it strategically invests in a wide range of U.S. Treasury securities and mortgage-backed securities, spanning all durations from short-term to long-term issues. As is typical with fixed-income investments, a key risk involves interest rate fluctuations; an increase in rates can cause the market value of the fund's underlying bonds to fall, thereby reducing its net asset value. Due to its extensive coverage across various segments and maturity horizons of the bond market, investors may consider incorporating this fund as a core part of their fixed-income portfolio.

Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Asset Management - Bonds
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: investor.vanguard.com/investment-products/mutual-funds/profile/vbtlx

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VBMFX

Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund

Cap

$396.6B

VBMPX

Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares

Cap

$398.3B

BND

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF

Cap

$397.4B

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Frequently Asked Questions About VBTLX

What does Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares do?: Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares (VBTLX) operates in the Asset Management - Bonds industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.
What is VBTLX's market cap?: Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares (VBTLX) has a market capitalization of approximately $398.28 billion, as of July 24, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.
Does VBTLX pay a dividend?: Yes — Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares (VBTLX) pays a dividend monthly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 4.05%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.