Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares (VBIRX)
Fund Info
| ISIN | US9219377028 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 921937702 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Nov 12, 2001 |
| Category | Total Bond Market |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
VBIRX has an expense ratio of 0.07%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares had a return of 3.12% year-to-date (YTD) and 5.50% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares had an annualized return of 1.47%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 3.12% | 25.48% |
| 1 month | -0.78% | 2.14% |
| 6 months | 2.76% | 12.76% |
| 1 year | 5.50% | 33.14% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 1.15% | 13.96% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 1.47% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VBIRX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.36% | -0.65% | 0.47% | -0.83% | 0.99% | 0.68% | 1.50% | 0.98% | 0.97% | -1.06% | 3.12% | ||
| 2023 | 1.28% | -1.25% | 1.91% | 0.48% | -0.51% | -0.61% | 0.31% | 0.22% | -0.38% | 0.04% | 1.77% | 1.55% | 4.87% |
| 2022 | -1.05% | -0.59% | -1.92% | -0.98% | 0.70% | -0.87% | 1.01% | -1.35% | -1.77% | -0.26% | 1.37% | -0.04% | -5.65% |
| 2021 | 0.03% | -0.36% | -0.26% | 0.29% | 0.20% | -0.19% | 0.37% | -0.09% | -0.29% | -0.47% | -0.10% | -0.38% | -1.26% |
| 2020 | 0.95% | 1.01% | 0.26% | 0.82% | 0.54% | 0.42% | 0.33% | -0.05% | 0.04% | -0.05% | 0.21% | 0.12% | 4.69% |
| 2019 | 0.49% | 0.17% | 0.97% | 0.19% | 0.96% | 0.67% | -0.00% | 1.05% | -0.10% | 0.28% | -0.01% | 0.09% | 4.85% |
| 2018 | -0.52% | -0.24% | 0.26% | -0.33% | 0.46% | 0.07% | -0.02% | 0.47% | -0.21% | 0.09% | 0.28% | 1.08% | 1.38% |
| 2017 | 0.23% | 0.22% | -0.09% | 0.42% | 0.23% | -0.06% | 0.33% | 0.33% | -0.24% | -0.05% | -0.34% | 0.05% | 1.05% |
| 2016 | 0.88% | 0.21% | 0.50% | 0.11% | -0.16% | 0.98% | 0.12% | -0.25% | 0.22% | -0.26% | -0.92% | 0.04% | 1.47% |
| 2015 | 1.06% | -0.47% | 0.40% | 0.01% | 0.11% | -0.18% | 0.21% | -0.08% | 0.50% | -0.17% | -0.18% | -0.36% | 0.84% |
| 2014 | 0.48% | 0.18% | -0.29% | 0.29% | 0.39% | -0.09% | -0.18% | 0.30% | -0.18% | 0.49% | 0.20% | -0.46% | 1.11% |
| 2013 | -0.08% | 0.20% | 0.02% | 0.29% | -0.46% | -0.57% | 0.29% | -0.29% | 0.57% | 0.38% | 0.09% | -0.57% | -0.12% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VBIRX is 52, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares (VBIRX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares provided a 3.24% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.33 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.33 | $0.24 | $0.14 | $0.12 | $0.19 | $0.24 | $0.21 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.14 | $0.13 | $0.13 |
Dividend yield | 3.24% | 2.41% | 1.44% | 1.17% | 1.78% | 2.23% | 2.04% | 1.53% | 1.48% | 1.32% | 1.20% | 1.21% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.28 | |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.24 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.14 |
| 2021 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.12 |
| 2020 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.19 |
| 2019 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.24 |
| 2018 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.21 |
| 2017 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.16 |
| 2016 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.15 |
| 2015 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.14 |
| 2014 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.13 |
| 2013 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.13 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares was 8.91%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 446 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares drawdown is 1.46%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -8.91% | Aug 4, 2021 | 307 | Oct 20, 2022 | 446 | Aug 1, 2024 | 753 |
| -3.08% | Nov 13, 2001 | 90 | Mar 25, 2002 | 234 | Feb 28, 2003 | 324 |
| -2.75% | Mar 17, 2004 | 61 | Jun 14, 2004 | 85 | Oct 13, 2004 | 146 |
| -2.44% | Sep 16, 2008 | 20 | Oct 13, 2008 | 33 | Nov 28, 2008 | 53 |
| -2.3% | Mar 4, 2008 | 72 | Jun 13, 2008 | 55 | Sep 3, 2008 | 127 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares volatility is 0.61%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.