BNDX vs CGIB
Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund ETF Shares compared with Capital Group International Bond ETF (USD-Hedged) on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
TTM yield · Monthly
CGIB
Capital Group International Bond ETF (USD-Hedged)
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- BNDX yields more today: 2.86% vs 1.19% (forward).
- Both pay every month.
- Over the last year CGIB delivered the higher total return: +1.4% vs -1.4% (price change plus payouts).
- BNDX is cheaper to own: 0.07% vs 0.45% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | BNDX | CGIB |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $47.39 | $25.25 |
| TTM yield | 2.57% | 1.09% |
| Forward yield | 2.86% | 1.19% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.353 | $0.30 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Oct 1, 2026 (est.) | Oct 1, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.07% | 0.45% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | — | — |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 95/100 | 99/100 |
| 1-year total return | -1.4% | +1.4% |
| 1-year price return | -3.9% | +0.3% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 123.3B | 346.1M |
| Years paying | 13.2 | 2.1 |
| Sector / category | Global Bond-USD Hedged | Global Bond-USD Hedged |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| BNDX | CGIB | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 211.0 | 396.0 |
| Income per year | $286 | $119 |
| Income per month (avg) | $24 | $10 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model BNDX · Model CGIB
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNDX Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 3, 2026 | $0.1128 | Est. |
| BNDX Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 2, 2026 | $0.1128 | Est. |
| BNDX Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 2, 2026 | $0.1128 | Est. |
| CGIB Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.025 | Est. |
| CGIB Nov 1, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | $0.025 | Est. |
| CGIB Dec 2, 2026 | Dec 16, 2026 | $0.025 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
BNDXCGIB
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, BNDX or CGIB?
BNDX currently has the higher trailing yield: BNDX yields 2.57% and CGIB yields 1.09%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do BNDX and CGIB pay?
BNDX pays every month and CGIB pays every month. BNDX's next ex-date is Oct 1, 2026 and CGIB's is Oct 1, 2026.
Is BNDX or CGIB better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. BNDX and CGIB differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.