The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF (VGIT) and Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) are popular bond ETFs from Vanguard with different approaches to the grade of bonds. Both have a 0.03% expense ratio, but BND has a higher yield while VGIT has a slightly higher one-year return. BND tracks the U.S. investment-grade bond market with 15,000 securities, while VGIT focuses on intermediate-term U.S. Treasury securities with AAA-rated bonds. Investors should consider their bond exposure and risk tolerance when choosing between the two. The Motley Fool Stock Advisor team does not currently recommend buying stock in Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF.

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