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ISIN
US9220318102
CUSIP
922031810
Issuer
Vanguard
Inception Date
Feb 12, 2001
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Bond
Assets Under Management
$39B

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Performance

VFIDX Performance Chart

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral Shares (VFIDX) is up 0.4% since the beginning of the year. VFIDX is currently trading at $9 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VFIDX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,068.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral Shares (VFIDX) has returned 0.42% so far this year and 6.15% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VFIDX has returned 2.76% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.61% annually.


Vanguard Intermediate-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral Shares

1D
0.11%
1M
1.36%
YTD
0.42%
6M
0.96%
1Y
6.15%
3Y*
6.29%
5Y*
1.33%
10Y*
2.76%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
-1.21%
1M
0.23%
YTD
8.39%
6M
10.39%
1Y
24.03%
3Y*
18.94%
5Y*
12.24%
10Y*
13.61%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

VFIDX Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 12, 2001, VFIDX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.37%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 15.6 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -6.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, VFIDX closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 18, 2009 with a return of +2.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -1.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.08%1.42%-2.03%0.66%0.43%-0.11%0.42%
20250.65%2.04%0.06%0.53%0.19%1.93%0.09%1.45%1.10%0.42%0.86%-0.03%9.67%
20240.01%-1.48%1.32%-2.31%1.96%0.86%2.64%1.54%1.63%-2.42%1.32%-1.66%3.29%
20233.91%-2.96%2.95%0.90%-1.30%-0.13%0.46%-0.60%-2.64%-1.73%5.79%4.07%8.63%
2022-2.62%-1.35%-3.04%-4.65%1.05%-2.69%3.53%-3.13%-4.88%-0.45%4.65%-0.66%-13.77%
2021-0.76%-1.64%-1.53%1.20%0.69%0.88%1.27%-0.29%-0.88%-0.59%-0.10%0.30%-1.51%

Benchmark Metrics

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral Shares has an annualized alpha of 4.87%, beta of -0.04, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 12, 2001.

  • This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (16.39%) than losses (2.06%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of -0.04 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.02 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
  • R2 of 0.02 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
4.87%
Beta
-0.04
0.02
Upside Capture
16.39%
Downside Capture
2.06%

Expense Ratio

VFIDX has an expense ratio of 0.10%, which is considered low.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

VFIDX ranks 32 for risk / return — below 32% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


VFIDX Risk / Return Rank: 3232
Overall Rank
VFIDX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3232
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VFIDX Sortino Ratio Rank: 3636
Sortino Ratio Rank
VFIDX Omega Ratio Rank: 3333
Omega Ratio Rank
VFIDX Calmar Ratio Rank: 2929
Calmar Ratio Rank
VFIDX Martin Ratio Rank: 2929
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Intermediate-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral Shares (VFIDX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.


VFIDXBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

-0.42

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

-0.34

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.28

1.35

-0.07

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

1.92

2.65

-0.73

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

6.37

11.88

-5.51

Dividends

Dividend History

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral Shares provided a 5.09% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.45 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.


3.00%3.50%4.00%4.50%5.00%5.50%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.50$0.6020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.45$0.44$0.40$0.34$0.27$0.36$0.61$0.31$0.31$0.30$0.38$0.35

Dividend yield

5.09%4.91%4.65%3.90%3.20%3.61%5.80%3.13%3.32%3.06%3.94%3.64%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Intermediate-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral Shares. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.00$0.19
2025$0.04$0.03$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.44
2024$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.40
2023$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.34
2022$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.27
2021$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.12$0.36

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.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Investment-Grade 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 Intermediate-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral Shares was 20.14%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 673 trading sessions.

The current Vanguard Intermediate-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral Shares drawdown is 1.06%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Bear market2022
-20.14%Oct 2022
1y 2mo2y 8mo
3y 11moAug 2021 - Jun 2025
Financial crisis2007–2009
-14.25%Oct 2008
9mo 12d8mo 10d
1y 5moJan 2008 - Jul 2009
COVID crash2020
-9.17%Mar 2020
15d2mo 6d
2mo 21dMar 2020 - May 2020
2013 pullback2013
-5.66%Sep 2013
4mo 5d7mo 7d
11mo 12dMay 2013 - Apr 2014
2004 pullback2004
-5.34%May 2004
1mo 26d4mo 6d
6mo 2dMar 2004 - Sep 2004

Drawdown Indicators


VFIDXBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-20.14%

-56.78%

+36.64%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-3.34%

-9.10%

+5.76%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-6.08%

-18.90%

+12.82%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-20.14%

-25.43%

+5.29%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-20.14%

-33.92%

+13.78%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-1.06%

-2.49%

+1.43%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-2.60%

-10.72%

+8.12%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

1.01%

2.03%

-1.02%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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