BND vs VUG: Which is better?

Quick Takeaway: BND has a lower expense ratio (0.03%) than VUG (0.04%), making it more cost-effective for long-term buy-and-hold investors.

Comparison Matrix

Metric BND (Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF) VUG (Vanguard Growth ETF)
Asset Class US Total Bond Market US Large Cap Growth
Expense Ratio 0.03% 0.04%
Dividend Yield 4.15% 0.52%
AUM $110B $115B
Benchmark Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index

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