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ISIN
US9220318284
CUSIP
922031828
Issuer
Vanguard
Inception Date
Feb 12, 2001
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Bond

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Performance

VFIUX Performance Chart

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Fund Admiral Shares (VFIUX) is down 0.5% since the beginning of the year. VFIUX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VFIUX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,007.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Fund Admiral Shares (VFIUX) has returned -0.47% so far this year and 3.43% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VFIUX has returned 1.32% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.


Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Fund Admiral Shares

1D
0.31%
1M
0.65%
YTD
-0.47%
6M
-0.04%
1Y
3.43%
3Y*
3.64%
5Y*
0.13%
10Y*
1.32%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
-0.37%
1M
-0.01%
YTD
9.16%
6M
8.64%
1Y
25.22%
3Y*
19.78%
5Y*
11.99%
10Y*
13.88%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

VFIUX Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 12, 2001, VFIUX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.28%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 20.7 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 2008 with a return of +5.6%, while the worst month was Jul 2003 at -3.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, VFIUX closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 18, 2009 with a return of +2.6%, while the worst single day was Sep 19, 2008 at -1.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-0.06%1.80%-1.83%0.03%-0.06%-0.30%-0.47%
20250.56%2.07%0.55%1.24%-0.85%1.25%-0.46%1.55%0.33%0.53%0.92%-0.26%7.65%
20240.22%-1.50%0.58%-2.06%1.52%1.06%2.40%1.25%1.12%-2.44%0.74%-1.28%1.49%
20232.46%-2.52%2.98%0.71%-1.09%-1.21%-0.10%-0.20%-1.83%-1.25%3.18%2.90%3.85%
2022-1.59%-0.27%-3.11%-2.38%0.75%-0.82%1.93%-2.90%-3.25%-0.82%2.56%-0.77%-10.34%
2021-0.51%-1.37%-0.87%0.73%0.53%-0.08%1.14%-0.27%-0.96%-0.71%0.43%-0.34%-2.30%

Benchmark Metrics

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Fund Admiral Shares has an annualized alpha of 4.12%, beta of -0.07, and R2 of 0.08 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 12, 2001.

  • This fund captured 4.14% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -15.94%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
  • Beta of -0.07 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.08 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 0.08 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
4.12%
Beta
-0.07
0.08
Upside Capture
4.14%
Downside Capture
-15.94%

Expense Ratio

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


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

VFIUX ranks 12 for risk / return — in the bottom 12% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


VFIUX Risk / Return Rank: 1212
Overall Rank
VFIUX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1212
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VFIUX Sortino Ratio Rank: 1313
Sortino Ratio Rank
VFIUX Omega Ratio Rank: 1111
Omega Ratio Rank
VFIUX Calmar Ratio Rank: 1212
Calmar Ratio Rank
VFIUX Martin Ratio Rank: 1111
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 Treasury Fund Admiral Shares (VFIUX) 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.


VFIUXBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

-1.11

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

-1.36

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.16

1.37

-0.21

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

1.11

2.78

-1.67

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

2.96

12.44

-9.47

Dividends

Dividend History

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Fund Admiral Shares provided a 4.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.40 per share.


1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.50$0.6020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.40$0.40$0.40$0.32$0.21$0.12$0.58$0.27$0.27$0.21$0.32$0.29

Dividend yield

4.03%3.99%4.16%3.25%2.07%1.07%4.94%2.40%2.44%1.86%2.87%2.60%

Monthly Dividends

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


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.00$0.16
2025$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
2024$0.03$0.03$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.40
2023$0.02$0.02$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.03$0.32
2022$0.01$0.01$0.02$0.01$0.02$0.01$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.21
2021$0.00$0.00$0.03$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.12

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 Treasury 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 Treasury Fund Admiral Shares was 15.41%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 839 trading sessions.

The current Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Fund Admiral Shares drawdown is 2.17%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Bear market2022
-15.41%Oct 2022
2y 2mo3y 4mo
5y 6moAug 2020 - Feb 2026
Financial crisis2007–2009
-5.93%Jun 2009
5mo 21d5mo 20d
11mo 11dDec 2008 - Nov 2009
Dot-com crash2000–2002
-5.86%Dec 2001
1mo 18d5mo 25d
7mo 13dNov 2001 - Jun 2002
2003 pullback2003
-5.80%Aug 2003
2mo 12d6mo 11d
8mo 23dJun 2003 - Mar 2004
2011 pullback2011
-5.70%Feb 2011
3mo 5d4mo 16d
7mo 21dNov 2010 - Jun 2011

Drawdown Indicators


VFIUXBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-15.41%

-56.78%

+41.37%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-3.19%

-9.10%

+5.91%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-4.74%

-18.90%

+14.16%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-14.88%

-25.43%

+10.55%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-15.41%

-33.92%

+18.51%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-2.17%

-1.80%

-0.37%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-2.79%

-10.71%

+7.92%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

1.19%

2.03%

-0.84%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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