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The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) has outperformed the iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEI) over 1-year, 3-year, and 10-year timeframes. — Superior long-term performance of a broad bond index over a narrow treasury index suggests a slight preference for diversified credit over pure government debt.
+0.20BND offers broader diversification with 11,455 holdings across the taxable bond universe, whereas IEI is concentrated in 83 U.S. Treasury positions. — Highlights a trade-off between systemic government stability and diversified corporate/mortgage credit risk.
+0.10BND maintains a lower expense ratio compared to IEI, making it a more cost-effective option for investors. — Lower fees marginally improve net returns but do not drive significant market price movement.
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The fund is praised for lower costs, high diversification, and superior performance across multiple time frames.
The fund is noted for its stability and lower maximum drawdown, though it lags behind BND in overall performance.
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