Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Fund Admiral Shares (VFIUX) Alternatives
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Fund Admiral Shares (VFIUX) belongs to the Government Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VFIUX. 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 VFIUX
VFIUX charges 0.10% annually. Among mutual funds in the Government Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VFIUX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.01% | Mar 16, 2009 | VFIUX vs GUSTX | |
| Fidelity SAI Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Oct 8, 2015 | VFIUX vs FBLTX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Mar 1, 2016 | VFIUX vs FUTBX | |
| Fidelity Intermediate Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | VFIUX vs FUAMX | |
| Fidelity Short-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Dec 20, 2005 | VFIUX vs FUMBX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VFIUX
Among mutual funds in the Government Bonds 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 100 | Mar 16, 2009 | VFIUX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 99 | Dec 2, 1985 | VFIUX vs FEUGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 97 | Aug 23, 2010 | VFIUX vs VSBIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 97 | Dec 28, 2009 | VFIUX vs VSBSX | |
| Integrity Short Term Government Fund | 96 | Jun 29, 2011 | VFIUX vs MDSIX |
Top Performing VFIUX Alternatives (YTD)
VFIUX alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 0.90% | Dec 2, 1985 | VFIUX vs FEUGX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 0.87% | May 31, 1987 | VFIUX vs DFFGX | |
| T. Rowe Price GNMA Fund | 0.62% | Nov 25, 1985 | VFIUX vs PRGMX | |
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.51% | Mar 16, 2009 | VFIUX vs GUSTX | |
| Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund | 0.37% | Nov 15, 1987 | VFIUX vs LTUSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VFIUX
VFIUX alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 1.27% | Mar 16, 2009 | VFIUX vs GUSTX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 1.42% | Aug 23, 2010 | VFIUX vs VSBIX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 1.43% | May 31, 1987 | VFIUX vs DFFGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 1.44% | Dec 28, 2009 | VFIUX vs VSBSX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 1.56% | Dec 2, 1985 | VFIUX vs FEUGX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VFIUX
VFIUX alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | -0.20% | Mar 16, 2009 | VFIUX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | -0.53% | Dec 2, 1985 | VFIUX vs FEUGX | |
| Davis Government Bond Fund | -0.77% | Nov 30, 1994 | VFIUX vs RFBAX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | -0.81% | Aug 23, 2010 | VFIUX vs VSBIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | -0.84% | Dec 28, 2009 | VFIUX vs VSBSX |
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