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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VBIUX
VBIUX charges 0.04% annually. There are 5 mutual funds in the Total Bond Market category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Bond Market II Index Fund | 0.02% | — | — | VBIUX vs VTBNX | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutiona... | 0.03% | 394.40B | Sep 1995 | VBIUX vs VBTIX | |
| Fidelity U.S. Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | Mar 1990 | VBIUX vs FXNAX | |
| Fidelity Short-Term Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | Oct 2017 | VBIUX vs FNSOX | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutiona... | 0.03% | 394.40B | Feb 2010 | VBIUX vs VBMPX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VBIUX
VBIUX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 14. There are 87 mutual funds in the Total Bond Market category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 100.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 100 | — | Feb 2015 | VBIUX vs VUSFX | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Share... | 99 | 15.70B | Feb 2015 | VBIUX vs VUBFX | |
| JPMorgan Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Class... | 99 | — | Oct 2008 | VBIUX vs JSOSX | |
| Fidelity Flex Conservative Income Bond Fund | 99 | — | May 2018 | VBIUX vs FJTDX | |
| Fidelity Conservative Income Bond Institutional Cl... | 99 | — | Mar 2011 | VBIUX vs FCNVX |
Top Performing VBIUX Alternatives (YTD)
VBIUX is at -0.42% YTD. There are 95 mutual funds in the Total Bond Market category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 2.98%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund Class Z | 2.98% | — | Oct 2018 | VBIUX vs FIWDX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund Class I | 2.94% | — | Jul 1995 | VBIUX vs FSRIX | |
| Fidelity Strategic Income Fund | 2.87% | — | Oct 1994 | VBIUX vs FADMX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund Class A | 2.85% | — | Sep 1996 | VBIUX vs FSTAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund Class M | 2.85% | — | Oct 1994 | VBIUX vs FSIAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VBIUX
VBIUX has 4.11% 1-year volatility. There are 81 mutual funds in the Total Bond Market category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 0.60% | — | Feb 2015 | VBIUX vs VUSFX | |
| JPMorgan Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Class... | 0.68% | — | Oct 2008 | VBIUX vs JSOSX | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Share... | 0.78% | 15.70B | Feb 2015 | VBIUX vs VUBFX | |
| Fidelity Conservative Income Bond Institutional Cl... | 1.18% | — | Mar 2011 | VBIUX vs FCNVX | |
| Fidelity Flex Conservative Income Bond Fund | 1.27% | — | May 2018 | VBIUX vs FJTDX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VBIUX
VBIUX has a 1-year max drawdown of -3.33%. There are 83 mutual funds in the Total Bond Market category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Conservative Income Bond Institutional Cl... | -0.10% | — | Mar 2011 | VBIUX vs FCNVX | |
| Fidelity Flex Conservative Income Bond Fund | -0.10% | — | May 2018 | VBIUX vs FJTDX | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Admiral Shares | -0.25% | — | Feb 2015 | VBIUX vs VUSFX | |
| JPMorgan Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Class... | -0.26% | — | Oct 2008 | VBIUX vs JSOSX | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Share... | -0.30% | 15.70B | Feb 2015 | VBIUX vs VUBFX |
Other Mutual Funds from Vanguard
The 10 most viewed Vanguard mutual funds shown here include VTSAX, VFIAX, VTIAX and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2T.
Often Compared With VBIUX
Investors most often compare VBIUX with PIMIX, VIIIX, VCIT. These 10 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO Income Fund Institutional Class | Multisector Bonds | 40 | 0.81% | — | Mar 2007 | VBIUX vs PIMIX | |
| Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Pl... | S&P 500, Large Cap Blend Equities | 52 | 8.21% | 355.20B | Jul 1997 | VBIUX vs VIIIX | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 38 | 0.70% | 68.70B | Nov 2009 | VBIUX vs VCIT | |
| Fidelity Advisor Mortgage Securities Fund Class Z | Total Bond Market | 36 | 0.70% | — | Oct 2018 | VBIUX vs FIKUX | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 35 | 0.94% | 394.40B | Apr 2007 | VBIUX vs BND | |
| T. Rowe Price QM U.S. Bond Index Fund | Total Bond Market | 17 | -0.01% | — | — | VBIUX vs PBDIX | |
| Vanguard GNMA Fund Investor Shares | Total Bond Market | 29 | 0.79% | 11.00B | Jun 1980 | VBIUX vs VFIIX | |
| Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities Index Fund Adm... | Total Bond Market | 37 | 0.92% | 17.10B | Dec 2009 | VBIUX vs VMBSX | |
| Fidelity Mortgage Securities Fund | Total Bond Market | 34 | 0.77% | — | Dec 1984 | VBIUX vs FMSFX | |
| Fidelity Series Investment Grade Securitized Fund | Total Bond Market | 39 | 0.82% | — | Aug 2018 | VBIUX vs FHPFX |
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