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Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) costs less and holds more securities than Fidelity Investment Grade Bond ETF (FIGB), making it the stronger choice for investors prioritizing low fees and broad exposure.
The two funds both provide core fixed income exposure, but they differ significantly in scale, cost, and portfolio breadth. The most distinct difference is the expense ratio.
Vanguard charges 0.03% annually, while Fidelity charges 0.36%. This 0.33 percentage point gap means an investor in BND pays roughly one-tenth of what a FIGB investor pays in annual fees.
For long-term holders, this cost savings can outweigh small differences in yield or performance. Yield figures are nearly identical.
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