Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund Institutional Plus (VBIUX) Alternatives
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund Institutional Plus (VBIUX) belongs to the Total Bond Market category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VBIUX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to VBIUX
VBIUX charges 0.04% annually. Among mutual funds in the Total Bond Market category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VBIUX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Bond Market II Index Fund | 0.02% | — | VBIUX vs VTBNX | |
| Fidelity U.S. Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | VBIUX vs FXNAX | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutiona... | 0.03% | Feb 5, 2010 | VBIUX vs VBMPX | |
| Fidelity Short-Term Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Oct 18, 2017 | VBIUX vs FNSOX | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutiona... | 0.04% | Sep 18, 1995 | VBIUX vs VBTIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VBIUX
Among mutual funds in the Total Bond Market category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 100 | Feb 24, 2015 | VBIUX vs VUSFX | |
| JPMorgan Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Class... | 100 | Oct 10, 2008 | VBIUX vs JSOSX | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Share... | 100 | Feb 24, 2015 | VBIUX vs VUBFX | |
| Fidelity Conservative Income Bond Institutional Cl... | 100 | Mar 3, 2011 | VBIUX vs FCNVX | |
| Fidelity Flex Conservative Income Bond Fund | 100 | May 31, 2018 | VBIUX vs FJTDX |
Top Performing VBIUX Alternatives (YTD)
VBIUX alternatives from the Total Bond Market category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 0.61% | Feb 24, 2015 | VBIUX vs VUSFX | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Share... | 0.59% | Feb 24, 2015 | VBIUX vs VUBFX | |
| Fidelity Flex Conservative Income Bond Fund | 0.55% | May 31, 2018 | VBIUX vs FJTDX | |
| Fidelity Conservative Income Bond Institutional Cl... | 0.52% | Mar 3, 2011 | VBIUX vs FCNVX | |
| JPMorgan Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Class... | 0.41% | Oct 10, 2008 | VBIUX vs JSOSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VBIUX
VBIUX alternatives from the Total Bond Market category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 0.67% | Feb 24, 2015 | VBIUX vs VUSFX | |
| JPMorgan Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Class... | 0.68% | Oct 10, 2008 | VBIUX vs JSOSX | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Share... | 0.84% | Feb 24, 2015 | VBIUX vs VUBFX | |
| Fidelity Conservative Income Bond Institutional Cl... | 1.28% | Mar 3, 2011 | VBIUX vs FCNVX | |
| Fidelity Flex Conservative Income Bond Fund | 1.35% | May 31, 2018 | VBIUX vs FJTDX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VBIUX
VBIUX alternatives from the Total Bond Market category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Conservative Income Bond Institutional Cl... | -0.20% | Mar 3, 2011 | VBIUX vs FCNVX | |
| JPMorgan Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Class... | -0.26% | Oct 10, 2008 | VBIUX vs JSOSX | |
| Fidelity Flex Conservative Income Bond Fund | -0.30% | May 31, 2018 | VBIUX vs FJTDX | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Share... | -0.30% | Feb 24, 2015 | VBIUX vs VUBFX | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Admiral Shares | -0.35% | Feb 24, 2015 | VBIUX vs VUSFX |
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Often Compared With VBIUX
What investors most often compare with VBIUX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO Income Fund Institutional Class | Total Bond Market | 81 | -1.36% | Mar 30, 2007 | VBIUX vs PIMIX | |
| Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Pl... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 46 | -7.06% | Jul 7, 1997 | VBIUX vs VIIIX | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 74 | -0.45% | Nov 19, 2009 | VBIUX vs VCIT | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VBIUX vs BND |
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