Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (NASDAQ: BNDX) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NASDAQ, trading at $47.64 (about ₹4,481 a unit) as of 9 Nov 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.07% and holds 6,837 securities. Indian residents can buy BNDX through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$47.60
Today's high
$47.75
52 week low
$46.63
52 week high
$49.73
BNDX opened at $47.74, closed previously at $47.59, and has traded between $46.63 and $49.73 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Vanguard Charlotte Funds - Vanguard Total International Bond ETF is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by The Vanguard Group, Inc. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of global ex-US region. It primarily invests in investment-grade, fixed-rate debt markets, which includes government, government agency, corporate, and securitized non-U.S. investment-grade fixed income investments with maturities of more than one year. The fund seeks to track the performance of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate ex-USD Float Adjusted RIC Capped Index (USD Hedged), by using representative sampling methodology. Vanguard Charlotte Funds - Vanguard Total International Bond ETF was formed on May 31, 2013 and is domiciled in the United States.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.07%
Assets (AUM)
$82.9B
Holdings
6,837
NAV
$47.53
Avg. volume
4.52M
1-year price change
-3.99%
5-year price change
-16.42%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
BNDX holds 6,837 securities in total. These 10 are 90.8% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy BNDX from India
Indian residents can buy BNDX units through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers. Read the full guide: how to invest in BNDX from India
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search BNDX and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, BNDX, on NASDAQ, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your BNDX position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying BNDX from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- Taxable in IndiaGains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
FAQs
What is the BNDX price today?
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX) last traded at $47.64 on NASDAQ, as of 9 Nov 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹4,481 a unit at the 8 Nov 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does BNDX trade, in Indian time?
NASDAQ trades 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST when the US is on daylight time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is BNDX, and what does it cost to hold?
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF manages about $82.9B. Its expense ratio is 0.07% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2013.
What are BNDX's largest holdings?
The top three are USD/EUR FWD 20261103 (54.3%), USD/JPY FWD 20261104 (10.7%) and USD/GBP FWD 20261103 (8.4%). BNDX's 10 largest positions make up 90.8% of the fund.
Does BNDX pay dividends?
Yes. BNDX is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate.
How are gains on BNDX taxed in India?
Gains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
Can I buy fractional units of BNDX?
Yes. You can buy BNDX by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has BNDX performed?
BNDX's price is down 4.0% over the past year and down 16.4% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.