bond funds -- how to interpret yield and appreciation?

[StacheOfInnerPeace]

This is probably a pretty simple topic for folks here, but I am still uncertain:

How does one interpret the reported growth in a bond fund?

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=vwitx

Is the yield 2.82% calculated into the growth graph?

Thanks,
SoIP

[Vagabond76]

The yield is not factored into the price. You can take the interest payments in cash or reinvested in new shares. The "growth of $10,000" charts will show the return with interest payments reinvested.

[Heckler]

These articles helped me understand bond funds and that you must plan to hold them for at least their duration. 

http://canadiancouchpotato.com/2015/05/18/how-changing-interest-rates-affect-fixed-income/

http://canadiancouchpotato.com/2013/08/07/is-your-bond-fund-really-losing-money/

http://canadiancouchpotato.com/2013/09/23/how-not-to-prepare-for-a-bear-market-in-bonds/