- ISIN
- US9220318284
- CUSIP
- 922031828
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Feb 12, 2001
- Category
- Government Bonds
- 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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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%
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.06% | 1.80% | -1.83% | 0.03% | -0.06% | -0.30% | -0.47% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.56% | 2.07% | 0.55% | 1.24% | -0.85% | 1.25% | -0.46% | 1.55% | 0.33% | 0.53% | 0.92% | -0.26% | 7.65% |
| 2024 | 0.22% | -1.50% | 0.58% | -2.06% | 1.52% | 1.06% | 2.40% | 1.25% | 1.12% | -2.44% | 0.74% | -1.28% | 1.49% |
| 2023 | 2.46% | -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
- R²
- 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.
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.
| VFIUX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2mo | 3y 4mo | 5y 6moAug 2020 - Feb 2026 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -5.93%Jun 2009 | 5mo 21d | 5mo 20d | 11mo 11dDec 2008 - Nov 2009 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -5.86%Dec 2001 | 1mo 18d | 5mo 25d | 7mo 13dNov 2001 - Jun 2002 |
2003 pullback2003 | -5.80%Aug 2003 | 2mo 12d | 6mo 11d | 8mo 23dJun 2003 - Mar 2004 |
2011 pullback2011 | -5.70%Feb 2011 | 3mo 5d | 4mo 16d | 7mo 21dNov 2010 - Jun 2011 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VFIUX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest 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 DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.17% | -1.80% | -0.37% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.79% | -10.71% | +7.92% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.19% | 2.03% | -0.84% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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