About Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX) — Dividend Analysis 2026
Seeks to track the performance of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate ex-USD Float Adjusted RIC Capped Index (Hedged).Employs hedging strategies that seek to mitigate uncertainty in exchange rates.Passively managed, using index sampling.Fund remains fully invested.Broad exposure across major bond markets outside of the United States.Low expenses minimize net tracking error.With respect to 75% of its total assets, the fund may not: (1) purchase more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of any one issuer or (2) purchase securities of any issuer if, as a result, more than 5% of the fund’s total assets would be invested in that issuer’s securities; except as may be necessary to approximate the composition of its target index. This limitation does not apply to obligations of the U.S. government or its agencies or instrumentalities.
Is BNDX a good dividend investment in 2026?
BNDX offers a 4.47% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: N/A. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
BNDX DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your BNDX portfolio grows to $15.5K vs $14.5K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
BNDX dividend growth history & forecast
BNDX has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 4.47%.
ETFs do not file income statements or cash flow statements. Their dividend safety depends on the underlying index quality, fund methodology, and holdings composition. Use the Holdings page to analyze individual stocks in this fund.
🌍 BNDX Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold BNDX.
Gross yield
4.47%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
3.80%
Real yield (−CPI)
1.00%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
4.47%
1.67%
$447 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
3.80%
1.00%
$380 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
3.58%
0.78%
$358 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
4.47%
1.67%
$447 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
4.08%
1.28%
$408 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
4.47%
1.67%
$447 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
3.35%
0.55%
$335 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
3.80%
1.00%
$380 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
3.13%
0.33%
$313 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
3.29%
0.49%
$329 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
3.13%
0.33%
$313 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 BNDX Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
27yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your BNDX investment of $47.79/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$4.5K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$2.1K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in BNDX for:
Shares needed
13,208
Capital required
$631,210
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.14/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 BNDX Dividend Payment Schedule
BNDX pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Apr
May
Jun
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Jul
Aug
Sep
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Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$4.54 / payment
$18.17 / year after tax
100 shares
$45.43 / payment
$181.72 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$454.30 / payment
$1817.21 / year after tax
📊 BNDX vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How BNDX compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▲+1.57% vs sectorBetter
BNDX
4.47%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
BNDX
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
BNDX
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for BNDX sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ BNDX Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the BNDX dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →