Vanguard Total International Bond (BNDX): Historical Returns

Data Source: from January 1985 to February 2024 (~39 years)
Consolidated Returns as of 29 February 2024
Live Update: Mar 18 2024
Category: Fixed Income
Vanguard Total International Bond (BNDX) ETF
ETF • LIVE PERFORMANCE (USD currency)
0.00%
1 Day
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0.32%
Current Month
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In the last 30 Years, the Vanguard Total International Bond (BNDX) ETF obtained a 4.76% compound annual return, with a 4.56% standard deviation.

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The ETF is related to the following investment themes:

  • Asset Class: Bond
  • Region: Developed Markets
  • Country: Broad Developed Markets
  • Bond - Duration: All-Term

The Vanguard Total International Bond (BNDX) ETF is part of the following Lazy Portfolios:

Portfolio Name Author BNDX Weight Currency
Total Bond Developed World ex-US 100.00% USD
Developed World ex-US 20/80 80.00% USD
Developed World ex-US 40/60 60.00% USD
Developed World ex-US 40/60 Momentum 60.00% USD
Developed World ex-US 60/40 40.00% USD
Developed World ex-US 60/40 Momentum 40.00% USD
All Country World Bonds 35.00% USD
Ulcer Free Strategy Aim Ways 34.00% USD
Gold Pivot Ptf Aim Ways 31.00% USD
All Country World 20/80 28.00% USD
Aim comfortable trip Aim Ways 28.00% USD
Four Square Scott Burns 25.00% USD
LifeStrategy Income Fund Vanguard 24.00% USD
All Country World 40/60 21.00% USD
Rob Arnott Portfolio Rob Arnott 20.00% USD
Developed World ex-US 80/20 20.00% USD
Five Fold Scott Burns 20.00% USD
Dedalo Four Dedalo Invest 20.00% USD
Robo Advisor 50 Betterment 18.40% USD
LifeStrategy Conservative Growth Vanguard 18.00% USD
Six Ways from Sunday Scott Burns 16.66% USD
Global Market Portfolio Credit Suisse 16.00% USD
GAA Global Asset Allocation Mebane Faber 14.40% USD
Seven Value Scott Burns 14.25% USD
All Country World 60/40 14.00% USD
Edge Select Conservative Merrill Lynch 12.00% USD
LifeStrategy Moderate Growth Vanguard 12.00% USD
Simple and Cheap Time Inc 10.00% USD
Tilt Toward Value Time Inc 10.00% USD
Robo Advisor 20 Betterment 9.80% USD
Edge Select Moderately Conservative Merrill Lynch 9.00% USD
Robo Advisor 80 Betterment 7.20% USD
All Country World 80/20 7.00% USD
Dedalo Eleven Dedalo Invest 7.00% USD
Five Asset Roger Gibson 6.00% USD
LifeStrategy Growth Fund Vanguard 6.00% USD
Conservative Income Charles Schwab 5.00% USD
Robo Advisor 10 Betterment 4.90% USD
Robo Advisor 90 Betterment 2.90% USD
Edge Select Moderate Merrill Lynch 2.00% USD
Edge Select Moderately Aggressive Merrill Lynch 1.00% USD
Edge Select Aggressive Merrill Lynch 1.00% USD

Investment Returns as of Feb 29, 2024

The Vanguard Total International Bond (BNDX) ETF guaranteed the following returns.

Returns are calculated in USD, assuming:
  • no fees or capital gain taxes.
  • the reinvestment of dividends.
  • the actual US Inflation rates.
VANGUARD TOTAL INTERNATIONAL BOND (BNDX) ETF
Consolidated returns as of 29 February 2024
Live Update: Mar 18 2024
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  Chg (%) Return (%) Return (%) as of Feb 29, 2024
  1 Day Time ET(*) Mar 2024 1M 6M 1Y 5Y 10Y 30Y MAX
(~39Y)
Vanguard Total International Bond (BNDX) ETF n.a. 0.32 -0.54 3.57 6.68 0.45 2.10 4.76 6.58
US Inflation Adjusted return -0.98 1.94 3.41 -3.59 -0.70 2.17 3.68
Returns over 1 year are annualized | Available data source: since Jan 1985
(*) Eastern Time (ET - America/New York)
US Inflation is updated to Feb 2024. Current inflation (annualized) is 1Y: 3.17% , 5Y: 4.19% , 10Y: 2.82% , 30Y: 2.54%

In 2023, the Vanguard Total International Bond (BNDX) ETF granted a 4.66% dividend yield. If you are interested in getting periodic income, please refer to the Vanguard Total International Bond (BNDX) ETF: Dividend Yield page.

Capital Growth as of Feb 29, 2024

An investment of 1$, since March 1994, now would be worth 4.04$, with a total return of 303.65% (4.76% annualized).

The Inflation Adjusted Capital now would be 1.90$, with a net total return of 90.37% (2.17% annualized).
An investment of 1$, since January 1985, now would be worth 12.13$, with a total return of 1113.10% (6.58% annualized).

The Inflation Adjusted Capital now would be 4.11$, with a net total return of 311.45% (3.68% annualized).

Investment Metrics as of Feb 29, 2024

Metrics of Vanguard Total International Bond (BNDX) ETF, updated as of 29 February 2024.

Metrics are calculated based on monthly returns, assuming:
  • no fees or capital gain taxes.
  • the reinvestment of dividends.
  • the actual US Inflation rates.
VANGUARD TOTAL INTERNATIONAL BOND (BNDX) ETF
Advanced Metrics
Data Source: 1 January 1985 - 29 February 2024 (~39 years)
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Metrics as of Feb 29, 2024
1M 3M 6M 1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y 20Y 30Y MAX
(~39Y)
Investment Return (%) -0.54 2.06 3.57 6.68 -2.10 0.45 2.10 3.88 4.76 6.58
Infl. Adjusted Return (%) details -0.98 1.07 1.94 3.41 -7.35 -3.59 -0.70 1.27 2.17 3.68
US Inflation (%) 0.44 0.98 1.59 3.17 5.68 4.19 2.82 2.59 2.54 2.80
Returns / Inflation rates over 1 year are annualized.
DRAWDOWN
Inflation Adjusted:
Inflation Adjusted:
1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y 20Y 30Y MAX
Deepest Drawdown Depth (%) -1.89 -14.32 -14.88 -14.88 -14.88 -14.88 -14.88
Start to Recovery (# months) details 3 31* 38* 38* 38* 38* 38*
Start (yyyy mm) 2023 09 2021 08 2021 01 2021 01 2021 01 2021 01 2021 01
Start to Bottom (# months) 2 14 21 21 21 21 21
Bottom (yyyy mm) 2023 10 2022 09 2022 09 2022 09 2022 09 2022 09 2022 09
Bottom to End (# months) 1 17 17 17 17 17 17
End (yyyy mm) 2023 11 - - - - - -
Longest Drawdown Depth (%)
same as
deepest

same as
deepest

same as
deepest

same as
deepest

same as
deepest

same as
deepest

same as
deepest
Start to Recovery (# months) details
Start (yyyy mm) 2023 09 2021 08 2021 01 2021 01 2021 01 2021 01 2021 01
Start to Bottom (# months) 2 14 21 21 21 21 21
Bottom (yyyy mm) 2023 10 2022 09 2022 09 2022 09 2022 09 2022 09 2022 09
Bottom to End (# months) 1 17 17 17 17 17 17
End (yyyy mm) 2023 11 - - - - - -
Longest negative period (# months) details 7 36* 57* 77 77 77 77
Period Start (yyyy mm) 2023 04 2021 03 2019 06 2016 08 2016 08 2016 08 2016 08
Period End (yyyy mm) 2023 10 2024 02 2024 02 2022 12 2022 12 2022 12 2022 12
Annualized Return (%) -2.49 -2.10 -0.19 -0.11 -0.11 -0.11 -0.11
Drawdowns / Negative periods marked with * are in progress
Deepest Drawdown Depth (%) -3.31 -23.81 -26.14 -26.14 -26.14 -26.14 -26.14
Start to Recovery (# months) details 9 36* 43* 43* 43* 43* 43*
Start (yyyy mm) 2023 04 2021 03 2020 08 2020 08 2020 08 2020 08 2020 08
Start to Bottom (# months) 7 32 39 39 39 39 39
Bottom (yyyy mm) 2023 10 2023 10 2023 10 2023 10 2023 10 2023 10 2023 10
Bottom to End (# months) 2 4 4 4 4 4 4
End (yyyy mm) 2023 12 - - - - - -
Longest Drawdown Depth (%)
same as
deepest

same as
deepest

same as
deepest

same as
deepest

same as
deepest

same as
deepest

same as
deepest
Start to Recovery (# months) details
Start (yyyy mm) 2023 04 2021 03 2020 08 2020 08 2020 08 2020 08 2020 08
Start to Bottom (# months) 7 32 39 39 39 39 39
Bottom (yyyy mm) 2023 10 2023 10 2023 10 2023 10 2023 10 2023 10 2023 10
Bottom to End (# months) 2 4 4 4 4 4 4
End (yyyy mm) 2023 12 - - - - - -
Longest negative period (# months) details 8 36* 60* 120* 158 158 158
Period Start (yyyy mm) 2023 03 2021 03 2019 03 2014 03 2010 09 2010 09 2010 09
Period End (yyyy mm) 2023 10 2024 02 2024 02 2024 02 2023 10 2023 10 2023 10
Annualized Return (%) -1.38 -7.35 -3.59 -0.70 -0.19 -0.19 -0.19
Drawdowns / Negative periods marked with * are in progress
RISK INDICATORS
1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y 20Y 30Y MAX
Standard Deviation (%) 5.37 6.09 5.45 4.26 4.13 4.56 5.09
Sharpe Ratio 0.28 -0.73 -0.25 0.22 0.62 0.55 0.51
Sortino Ratio 0.48 -1.10 -0.36 0.30 0.83 0.77 0.73
Ulcer Index 0.80 8.93 7.38 5.29 4.04 3.63 3.37
Ratio: Return / Standard Deviation 1.24 -0.34 0.08 0.49 0.94 1.04 1.29
Ratio: Return / Deepest Drawdown 3.53 -0.15 0.03 0.14 0.26 0.32 0.44
% Positive Months details 58% 38% 50% 60% 66% 66% 68%
Positive Months 7 14 30 72 159 240 322
Negative Months 5 22 30 48 81 120 148
LONG TERM RETURNS
Inflation Adjusted:
Inflation Adjusted:
1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y 20Y 30Y MAX
Best 10 Years Return (%) - Annualized 2.10 6.31 7.54 11.30
Worst 10 Years Return (%) - Annualized 1.47 1.47 1.47
Best 10 Years Return (%) - Annualized -0.70 4.61 4.97 7.47
Worst 10 Years Return (%) - Annualized -1.10 -1.10 -1.10
ROLLING PERIODS
Inflation Adjusted:
Inflation Adjusted:
1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y 20Y 30Y MAX
Over the latest 30Y
Best Rolling Return (%) - Annualized 21.23 11.43 9.58 7.54 6.79 4.76
Worst Rolling Return (%) - Annualized -13.01 -4.35 -0.21 1.47 3.70
% Positive Periods 85% 92% 98% 100% 100% 100%
SWR - Safe Withdrawal Rate (%) - 100% Success - Annualized 89.24 27.72 18.97 10.47 6.26 5.20
PWR - Perpetual Withdrawal Rate (%) - 100% Success - Annualized - - - - 1.27 2.47
WR calculated based on initial capital | Monthly withdrawals adjusted for inflation | Credits: BestRetirementPortfolio.com
Best Rolling Return (%) - Annualized 19.57 9.81 7.33 4.97 4.44 2.17
Worst Rolling Return (%) - Annualized -19.60 -9.52 -3.90 -1.10 1.11
% Positive Periods 69% 88% 90% 91% 100% 100%
SWR - Safe Withdrawal Rate (%) - 100% Success - Annualized 89.24 27.72 18.97 10.47 6.26 5.20
PWR - Perpetual Withdrawal Rate (%) - 100% Success - Annualized - - - - 1.27 2.47
WR calculated based on initial capital | Monthly withdrawals adjusted for inflation | Credits: BestRetirementPortfolio.com
Over all the available data source (Jan 1985 - Feb 2024)
Best Rolling Return (%) - Annualized 31.75 17.37 13.50 11.30 9.35 8.24
Worst Rolling Return (%) - Annualized -13.01 -4.35 -0.21 1.47 3.70 4.58
% Positive Periods 87% 94% 98% 100% 100% 100%
SWR - Safe Withdrawal Rate (%) - 100% Success - Annualized 89.24 27.72 18.97 10.47 6.26 5.02
PWR - Perpetual Withdrawal Rate (%) - 100% Success - Annualized - - - - 1.27 2.30
WR calculated based on initial capital | Monthly withdrawals adjusted for inflation | Credits: BestRetirementPortfolio.com
Best Rolling Return (%) - Annualized 29.20 14.00 9.22 7.47 6.15 5.41
Worst Rolling Return (%) - Annualized -19.60 -9.52 -3.90 -1.10 1.11 2.00
% Positive Periods 72% 91% 92% 94% 100% 100%
SWR - Safe Withdrawal Rate (%) - 100% Success - Annualized 89.24 27.72 18.97 10.47 6.26 5.02
PWR - Perpetual Withdrawal Rate (%) - 100% Success - Annualized - - - - 1.27 2.30
WR calculated based on initial capital | Monthly withdrawals adjusted for inflation | Credits: BestRetirementPortfolio.com
Terms and Definitions
  • Annualized Portfolio Return: it's the annualized geometric mean return of the portfolio.
  • Deepest/Longest Drawdown: a drawdown refers to the decline in value from a relative peak value to a relative trough. The deepest (or maximum) drawdown is the maximum observed loss from a peak to a trough of a portfolio before a new peak is attained. The longest drawdown is the period observed from a peak to the subsequent peak with the greatest duration.
  • Longest negative period: it's the maximum period for which an overall negative return has been observed.
  • Standard Deviation: it's a measure of the dispersion of returns around the mean.
  • Sharpe Ratio: it's a measure of risk-adjusted performance of the portfolio. It's calculated by dividing the excess return of the portfolio over the risk-free rate by the portfolio standard deviation. The risk-free rate here considered is the 1-3 Mth T-Bill return.
  • Sortino Ratio: another measure of risk-adjusted performance of the portfolio. It's a modification of the Sharpe Ratio (same formula but the denominator is the portfolio downside standard deviation).
  • Ulcer Index: it's a measure of downside risk that quantifies the depth and duration of drawdowns in an investment portfolio.
  • Best/Worst 10Y returns: the best and the worst 10-year return over a time frame.
  • Rolling Returns: N-year returns over a time frame, calculated over all the available data source (best, worst, % of positive returns). Each rolling period, longer than the longest negative period, yielded a non-negative minimum return.
  • Safe Withdrawal Rate (SWR): it's the percentage of the initial portfolio balance that can be withdrawn at the beginning of each month with inflation adjustment, without the portfolio running out of money in any case (money amount withdrawal).
    For instance: Your initial invested capital is 100.000$; withdrawal rate (annualized) is 4%. This means that, in the first month, you will withdraw 100.000 * 4% * 1/12 = 333.33$. The second month, you’ll withdraw 333.33$ plus the inflation monthly rate. You’ll continue adjusting your withdraw monthly for inflation.
  • Perpetual Withdrawal Rate (PWR): it's the percentage of the initial portfolio balance that can be withdrawn at the beginning of each month with inflation adjustment, preserving the original invested capital, adjusted for inflation too.

Correlations as of Feb 29, 2024

Correlation measures to what degree the returns of the two assets move in relation to each other.

Correlation coefficient is a numerical value between -1 and +1. If one variable goes up by a certain amount, the correlation coefficient indicates which way the other variable moves and by how much.
Asset correlations are calculated based on monthly returns.

Monthly correlations of Vanguard Total International Bond (BNDX) ETF vs the main Asset Classes, over different timeframes. Columns are sortable (click on table header to sort).

VANGUARD TOTAL INTERNATIONAL BOND (BNDX) ETF
Monthly correlations as of 29 February 2024
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Correlation vs BNDX
Asset Class 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years 30 Years Since
Jan 1992
VTI
US Total Stock Market
0.63
0.56
0.42
0.16
0.16
SPY
US Large Cap
0.64
0.56
0.43
0.16
0.16
IJR
US Small Cap
0.52
0.44
0.32
0.13
0.13
VNQ
US REITs
0.72
0.63
0.59
0.30
0.29
QQQ
US Technology
0.70
0.62
0.47
0.11
0.11
PFF
Preferred Stocks
0.39
0.63
0.59
0.37
0.36
EFA
EAFE Stocks
0.68
0.54
0.40
0.19
0.18
VT
World All Countries
0.65
0.56
0.42
0.17
0.18
EEM
Emerging Markets
0.54
0.46
0.35
0.14
0.16
VGK
Europe
0.68
0.52
0.39
0.17
0.18
VPL
Pacific
0.68
0.53
0.39
0.20
0.19
FLLA
Latin America
0.58
0.35
0.25
0.09
0.10
BND
US Total Bond Market
0.96
0.90
0.88
0.68
0.68
TLT
Long Term Treasuries
0.95
0.72
0.74
0.52
0.53
BIL
US Cash
0.19
0.13
0.05
0.06
0.07
TIP
TIPS
0.91
0.85
0.79
0.61
0.63
LQD
Invest. Grade Bonds
0.94
0.89
0.86
0.69
0.69
HYG
High Yield Bonds
0.86
0.72
0.60
0.39
0.39
CWB
US Convertible Bonds
0.63
0.48
0.37
0.21
0.21
EMB
Emerg. Market Bonds
0.83
0.73
0.68
0.36
0.38
GLD
Gold
0.51
0.40
0.36
0.24
0.23
DBC
Commodities
-0.34
-0.10
-0.16
0.08
0.07

If you want to learn more about historical correlations, you can find out here how the main asset class are correlated to each other.

Drawdowns

A drawdown refers to the decline in value from a relative peak value to a relative trough. A maximum drawdown is the maximum observed loss from a peak to a trough of a portfolio before a new peak is attained.

VANGUARD TOTAL INTERNATIONAL BOND (BNDX) ETF
Drawdown periods
Drawdown periods - Inflation Adjusted
Data Source: 1 March 1994 - 29 February 2024 (30 Years)
Data Source: 1 January 1985 - 29 February 2024 (~39 years)
Inflation Adjusted:
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Drawdown period
Recovery period
Total
Drawdown Start Bottom #Months End #Months #Months Ulcer Index
-14.88% Jan 2021 Sep 2022 21 in progress 17 38 9.21
-10.03% Mar 2008 Nov 2008 9 Jul 2009 8 17 4.88
-8.31% Dec 1996 Apr 1997 5 Sep 1998 17 22 4.42
-6.19% Mar 1994 Aug 1994 6 May 1995 9 15 4.21
-4.24% May 2013 Aug 2013 4 May 2014 9 13 2.62
-3.17% May 1999 Aug 1999 4 Mar 2000 7 11 2.19
-3.03% Oct 2016 Jan 2017 4 Nov 2017 10 14 1.63
-2.91% Mar 2020 Mar 2020 1 Jul 2020 4 5 1.29
-2.88% Apr 2015 Jun 2015 3 Jan 2016 7 10 1.48
-2.34% Jun 2003 Aug 2003 3 Jan 2004 5 8 1.35
-2.26% Nov 1998 Nov 1998 1 Dec 1998 1 2 1.30
-1.97% Nov 2010 Dec 2010 2 May 2011 5 7 1.12
-1.82% Jan 1996 Jan 1996 1 Jul 1996 6 7 1.40
-1.68% Sep 2019 Dec 2019 4 Jan 2020 1 5 0.98
-1.62% Mar 2007 Jun 2007 4 Aug 2007 2 6 0.76
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Drawdown period
Recovery period
Total
Drawdown Start Bottom #Months End #Months #Months Ulcer Index
-26.14% Aug 2020 Oct 2023 39 in progress 4 43 17.49
-11.53% Mar 2008 Oct 2008 8 Jul 2009 9 17 5.69
-9.00% Dec 1996 Apr 1997 5 Sep 1998 17 22 5.68
-7.67% Mar 1994 Sep 1994 7 Aug 1995 11 18 5.27
-4.98% Feb 1999 Jan 2000 12 Nov 2000 10 22 3.09
-4.93% May 2013 Aug 2013 4 Aug 2014 12 16 3.07
-4.35% Aug 2016 Jan 2017 6 Mar 2019 26 32 2.85
-3.99% Dec 2006 Jun 2007 7 Jan 2008 7 14 1.97
-3.77% Feb 2015 Jun 2015 5 Feb 2016 8 13 2.00
-3.38% Jul 2005 Jun 2006 12 Nov 2006 5 17 2.13
-3.24% Sep 2010 Mar 2011 7 Oct 2011 7 14 1.99
-3.18% Jun 2003 Aug 2003 3 Nov 2004 15 18 1.74
-3.14% Jan 1996 May 1996 5 Oct 1996 5 10 2.06
-2.89% Sep 2019 Mar 2020 7 May 2020 2 9 1.52
-2.38% Nov 1998 Nov 1998 1 Dec 1998 1 2 1.37
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Drawdown period
Recovery period
Total
Drawdown Start Bottom #Months End #Months #Months Ulcer Index
-14.88% Jan 2021 Sep 2022 21 in progress 17 38 9.21
-10.03% Mar 2008 Nov 2008 9 Jul 2009 8 17 4.88
-8.68% Feb 1994 Aug 1994 7 Jul 1995 11 18 5.98
-8.31% Dec 1996 Apr 1997 5 Sep 1998 17 22 4.42
-4.82% Apr 1987 Sep 1987 6 Dec 1987 3 9 2.61
-4.24% May 2013 Aug 2013 4 May 2014 9 13 2.62
-3.70% Feb 1985 Feb 1985 1 Apr 1985 2 3 1.85
-3.57% Dec 1989 Apr 1990 5 Jun 1990 2 7 1.85
-3.35% May 1986 May 1986 1 Jul 1986 2 3 1.72
-3.17% May 1999 Aug 1999 4 Mar 2000 7 11 2.19
-3.03% Oct 2016 Jan 2017 4 Nov 2017 10 14 1.63
-2.91% Mar 2020 Mar 2020 1 Jul 2020 4 5 1.29
-2.88% Apr 2015 Jun 2015 3 Jan 2016 7 10 1.48
-2.76% Aug 1990 Aug 1990 1 Nov 1990 3 4 1.80
-2.34% Jun 2003 Aug 2003 3 Jan 2004 5 8 1.35
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Drawdown period
Recovery period
Total
Drawdown Start Bottom #Months End #Months #Months Ulcer Index
-26.14% Aug 2020 Oct 2023 39 in progress 4 43 17.49
-11.53% Mar 2008 Oct 2008 8 Jul 2009 9 17 5.69
-10.36% Feb 1994 Sep 1994 8 Sep 1995 12 20 7.35
-9.00% Dec 1996 Apr 1997 5 Sep 1998 17 22 5.68
-6.91% Mar 1987 Sep 1987 7 Jan 1988 4 11 3.67
-5.94% Aug 1989 Apr 1990 9 Dec 1990 8 17 3.00
-4.98% Feb 1999 Jan 2000 12 Nov 2000 10 22 3.09
-4.93% May 2013 Aug 2013 4 Aug 2014 12 16 3.07
-4.35% Aug 2016 Jan 2017 6 Mar 2019 26 32 2.85
-4.24% Feb 1985 Feb 1985 1 May 1985 3 4 2.00
-3.99% Dec 2006 Jun 2007 7 Jan 2008 7 14 1.97
-3.77% Feb 2015 Jun 2015 5 Feb 2016 8 13 2.00
-3.62% May 1986 May 1986 1 Jul 1986 2 3 1.94
-3.38% Jul 2005 Jun 2006 12 Nov 2006 5 17 2.13
-3.24% Sep 2010 Mar 2011 7 Oct 2011 7 14 1.99

Rolling Returns

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A rolling return is a measure of investment performance that calculates the return of an investment over a set period of time, with the starting date rolling forward. This approach can provide a more accurate representation of the investment's historical performance and helps investors to evaluate the investment's consistency over time.

VANGUARD TOTAL INTERNATIONAL BOND (BNDX) ETF
Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Returns - Inflation Adjusted
Data Source: 1 March 1994 - 29 February 2024 (30 Years)
Data Source: 1 January 1985 - 29 February 2024 (~39 years)
Inflation Adjusted:
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Rolling
Period
Worst Period
15th Percentile
50th Percentile
85th Percentile
Best Period
Latest Negative
Periods
Ann.
Return
From
To
Growth
of 1$
Ann.
Return
Growth
of 1$
Ann.
Return
Growth
of 1$
Ann.
Return
Growth
of 1$
Ann.
Return
From
To
Growth
of 1$
1Y -13.01 10/2021
09/2022
0.86$ 0.15 1.00$ 4.82 1.04$ 10.93 1.10$ 21.23 01/1995
12/1995
1.21$ 6.68 14.33%
2Y -7.67 01/2021
12/2022
0.85$ 1.63 1.03$ 5.27 1.10$ 9.07 1.18$ 15.19 11/2008
10/2010
1.32$ -1.84 8.61%
3Y -4.35 11/2020
10/2023
0.87$ 3.10 1.09$ 5.25 1.16$ 8.06 1.26$ 11.43 11/2008
10/2011
1.38$ -2.10 7.08%
5Y -0.21 01/2018
12/2022
0.98$ 3.21 1.17$ 5.69 1.31$ 7.59 1.44$ 9.58 04/1998
03/2003
1.58$ 0.45 1.66%
7Y 0.18 10/2016
09/2023
1.01$ 3.90 1.30$ 6.04 1.50$ 7.14 1.62$ 8.32 11/1994
10/2001
1.74$ 1.25 0.00%
10Y 1.47 01/2013
12/2022
1.15$ 4.50 1.55$ 5.91 1.77$ 6.64 1.90$ 7.54 02/1995
01/2005
2.06$ 2.10 0.00%
15Y 3.31 03/2008
02/2023
1.62$ 4.79 2.01$ 5.62 2.26$ 6.65 2.62$ 7.22 04/1998
03/2013
2.84$ 4.16 0.00%
20Y 3.70 03/2003
02/2023
2.06$ 4.04 2.20$ 5.81 3.09$ 6.18 3.31$ 6.79 02/1995
01/2015
3.71$ 3.88 0.00%
30Y 4.76 03/1994
02/2024
4.03$ 4.76 4.03$ 4.76 4.03$ 4.76 4.03$ 4.76 03/1994
02/2024
4.03$ 4.76 0.00%
Annualized rolling and percentiles/median returns over full calendar month periods
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Rolling
Period
Worst Period
15th Percentile
50th Percentile
85th Percentile
Best Period
Latest Negative
Periods
Ann.
Return
From
To
Growth
of 1$
Ann.
Return
Growth
of 1$
Ann.
Return
Growth
of 1$
Ann.
Return
Growth
of 1$
Ann.
Return
From
To
Growth
of 1$
1Y -19.60 10/2021
09/2022
0.80$ -2.55 0.97$ 2.47 1.02$ 8.50 1.08$ 19.57 11/2008
10/2009
1.19$ 3.41 30.66%
2Y -13.54 01/2021
12/2022
0.74$ -0.64 0.98$ 3.09 1.06$ 6.59 1.13$ 14.65 11/2008
10/2010
1.31$ -6.11 18.99%
3Y -9.52 11/2020
10/2023
0.74$ 0.75 1.02$ 3.20 1.09$ 5.92 1.18$ 9.81 11/2008
10/2011
1.32$ -7.35 11.08%
5Y -3.90 11/2018
10/2023
0.81$ 0.91 1.04$ 3.48 1.18$ 5.18 1.28$ 7.33 11/2008
10/2013
1.42$ -3.59 9.63%
7Y -3.23 10/2016
09/2023
0.79$ 1.84 1.13$ 3.42 1.26$ 4.96 1.40$ 6.37 11/2008
10/2015
1.54$ -2.20 9.39%
10Y -1.10 01/2013
12/2022
0.89$ 2.32 1.25$ 3.62 1.42$ 4.16 1.50$ 4.97 02/1995
01/2005
1.62$ -0.70 8.71%
15Y 0.93 03/2008
02/2023
1.14$ 2.57 1.46$ 3.43 1.65$ 4.15 1.83$ 4.67 04/1998
03/2013
1.98$ 1.56 0.00%
20Y 1.11 10/2003
09/2023
1.24$ 1.48 1.34$ 3.63 2.04$ 3.92 2.15$ 4.44 02/1995
01/2015
2.38$ 1.27 0.00%
30Y 2.17 03/1994
02/2024
1.90$ 2.17 1.90$ 2.17 1.90$ 2.17 1.90$ 2.17 03/1994
02/2024
1.90$ 2.17 0.00%
Annualized rolling and percentiles/median returns over full calendar month periods
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Rolling
Period
Worst Period
15th Percentile
50th Percentile
85th Percentile
Best Period
Latest Negative
Periods
Ann.
Return
From
To
Growth
of 1$
Ann.
Return
Growth
of 1$
Ann.
Return
Growth
of 1$
Ann.
Return
Growth
of 1$
Ann.
Return
From
To
Growth
of 1$
1Y -13.01 10/2021
09/2022
0.86$ 0.48 1.00$ 6.05 1.06$ 13.96 1.13$ 31.75 03/1985
02/1986
1.31$ 6.68 12.64%
2Y -7.67 01/2021
12/2022
0.85$ 2.29 1.04$ 6.01 1.12$ 10.49 1.22$ 22.63 03/1985
02/1987
1.50$ -1.84 6.49%
3Y -4.35 11/2020
10/2023
0.87$ 3.37 1.10$ 6.19 1.19$ 9.87 1.32$ 17.37 11/1990
10/1993
1.61$ -2.10 5.29%
5Y -0.21 01/2018
12/2022
0.98$ 3.75 1.20$ 6.38 1.36$ 9.81 1.59$ 13.50 01/1989
12/1993
1.88$ 0.45 1.22%
7Y 0.18 10/2016
09/2023
1.01$ 4.22 1.33$ 6.40 1.54$ 9.77 1.91$ 13.10 01/1985
12/1991
2.36$ 1.25 0.00%
10Y 1.47 01/2013
12/2022
1.15$ 4.95 1.62$ 6.23 1.82$ 8.63 2.28$ 11.30 03/1985
02/1995
2.91$ 2.10 0.00%
15Y 3.31 03/2008
02/2023
1.62$ 5.05 2.09$ 6.35 2.51$ 8.49 3.39$ 9.89 03/1985
02/2000
4.11$ 4.16 0.00%
20Y 3.70 03/2003
02/2023
2.06$ 5.28 2.80$ 6.31 3.40$ 7.72 4.42$ 9.35 03/1985
02/2005
5.97$ 3.88 0.00%
30Y 4.58 11/1993
10/2023
3.83$ 5.17 4.54$ 6.78 7.14$ 7.31 8.29$ 8.24 03/1985
02/2015
10.76$ 4.76 0.00%
Annualized rolling and percentiles/median returns over full calendar month periods
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Rolling
Period
Worst Period
15th Percentile
50th Percentile
85th Percentile
Best Period
Latest Negative
Periods
Ann.
Return
From
To
Growth
of 1$
Ann.
Return
Growth
of 1$
Ann.
Return
Growth
of 1$
Ann.
Return
Growth
of 1$
Ann.
Return
From
To
Growth
of 1$
1Y -19.60 10/2021
09/2022
0.80$ -2.25 0.97$ 3.24 1.03$ 11.04 1.11$ 29.20 05/1985
04/1986
1.29$ 3.41 27.02%
2Y -13.54 01/2021
12/2022
0.74$ 0.10 1.00$ 3.55 1.07$ 7.86 1.16$ 19.57 03/1985
02/1987
1.42$ -6.11 14.32%
3Y -9.52 11/2020
10/2023
0.74$ 1.07 1.03$ 3.84 1.11$ 6.95 1.22$ 14.00 11/1990
10/1993
1.48$ -7.35 8.28%
5Y -3.90 11/2018
10/2023
0.81$ 1.69 1.08$ 4.06 1.21$ 6.55 1.37$ 9.22 01/1989
12/1993
1.55$ -3.59 7.06%
7Y -3.23 10/2016
09/2023
0.79$ 2.44 1.18$ 3.98 1.31$ 6.18 1.52$ 8.82 01/1985
12/1991
1.80$ -2.20 6.72%
10Y -1.10 01/2013
12/2022
0.89$ 3.04 1.34$ 3.89 1.46$ 5.53 1.71$ 7.47 03/1985
02/1995
2.05$ -0.70 5.98%
15Y 0.93 03/2008
02/2023
1.14$ 2.90 1.53$ 3.88 1.76$ 5.37 2.19$ 6.50 03/1985
02/2000
2.57$ 1.56 0.00%
20Y 1.11 10/2003
09/2023
1.24$ 3.13 1.85$ 3.95 2.17$ 4.63 2.47$ 6.15 03/1985
02/2005
3.30$ 1.27 0.00%
30Y 2.00 11/1993
10/2023
1.81$ 2.60 2.16$ 4.20 3.43$ 4.54 3.78$ 5.41 03/1985
02/2015
4.86$ 2.17 0.00%
Annualized rolling and percentiles/median returns over full calendar month periods

If you need a deeper detail about rolling returns, please refer to the Vanguard Total International Bond (BNDX) ETF: Rolling Returns page.

Seasonality

In which months is it better to invest in Vanguard Total International Bond (BNDX) ETF?

Both the Average Return and the Gain Frequency (Win %) are useful to get an idea of what happened in the past.
For further information about the seasonality, check the Asset Class Seasonality page.
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Monthly Average Return (%) and Gain Frequency
Return (%) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average
Gain Frequency
0.33
40%
-0.86
20%
-0.17
40%
-0.18
60%
0.23
60%
0.15
80%
1.36
80%
-0.49
40%
-1.05
20%
-0.04
40%
1.37
80%
-0.04
40%
Best 2.4
2023
0.7
2020
2.6
2023
1.9
2020
1.3
2019
1.6
2019
3.2
2022
2.1
2019
0.9
2020
0.5
2022
3.4
2023
3.2
2023
Worst -1.4
2022
-1.7
2021
-2.9
2020
-3.0
2022
-0.7
2022
-1.7
2022
-0.1
2023
-3.6
2022
-2.9
2022
-0.5
2019
-0.5
2019
-2.7
2022
Monthly Seasonality over the period Feb 1985 - Feb 2024
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Monthly Average Return (%) and Gain Frequency
Return (%) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average
Gain Frequency
0.42
50%
-0.19
50%
0.18
60%
-0.12
50%
0.26
60%
0.20
70%
0.97
90%
-0.07
60%
-0.52
30%
0.04
60%
0.74
80%
0.25
60%
Best 2.4
2023
1.3
2016
2.6
2023
1.9
2020
1.3
2019
1.9
2016
3.2
2022
2.1
2019
0.9
2020
0.6
2017
3.4
2023
3.2
2023
Worst -1.4
2022
-1.7
2021
-2.9
2020
-3.0
2022
-0.7
2022
-1.7
2022
-0.1
2023
-3.6
2022
-2.9
2022
-1.3
2016
-1.2
2016
-2.7
2022
Monthly Seasonality over the period Feb 1985 - Feb 2024
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Monthly Average Return (%) and Gain Frequency
Return (%) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average
Gain Frequency
0.55
68%
0.30
68%
0.26
64%
0.20
63%
0.51
67%
0.47
62%
0.93
77%
0.62
72%
0.40
67%
0.69
77%
0.55
72%
1.05
67%
Best 3.4
1988
4.6
1986
3.7
1985
2.5
1995
4.6
1985
2.7
1986
3.2
2022
3.8
1985
6.4
1998
4.1
1998
3.9
1995
5.3
1992
Worst -4.3
1997
-3.7
1985
-2.9
2020
-3.1
1987
-3.4
1986
-2.0
2013
-2.5
1997
-3.6
2022
-4.6
2008
-3.1
2008
-2.5
1997
-2.7
2022
Monthly Seasonality over the period Feb 1985 - Feb 2024

Monthly Returns

This section provides a visual/tabular representation of the performance variability in the Vanguard Total International Bond (BNDX) ETF over time. It illustrates the distribution of monthly returns, showcasing the range and frequency of positive and negative returns.

VANGUARD TOTAL INTERNATIONAL BOND (BNDX) ETF
Monthly Returns Distribution
Data Source: 1 March 1994 - 29 February 2024 (30 Years)
Data Source: 1 January 1985 - 29 February 2024 (~39 years)
240 Positive Months (67%) - 120 Negative Months (33%)
322 Positive Months (69%) - 148 Negative Months (31%)
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Investment Returns, up to December 2013, have been derived using the historical series of equivalent ETFs / Assets.
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