Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF (VGIT)
VGIT is a passive ETF by Vanguard tracking the investment results of the Barclays U.S. 3-10 Year Government Float Adjusted Index. VGIT launched on Nov 19, 2009 and has a 0.04% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US92206C7065
92206C706
Nov 19, 2009
North America (U.S.)
1x
Barclays U.S. 3-10 Year Government Float Adjusted Index
Expense Ratio
VGIT has an expense ratio of 0.04%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF had a return of 1.85% year-to-date (YTD) and 2.32% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF had an annualized return of 1.14%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.40%, indicating that Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
VGIT
1.85%
0.58%
2.08%
2.32%
-0.03%
1.14%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
27.34%
3.47%
10.98%
28.71%
13.78%
11.40%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VGIT, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.27% | -1.52% | 0.50% | -2.03% | 1.43% | 1.00% | 2.35% | 1.19% | 1.11% | -2.39% | 0.71% | 1.85% | |
| 2023 | 2.38% | -2.44% | 3.07% | 0.73% | -1.06% | -1.21% | -0.09% | -0.16% | -1.68% | -0.86% | 3.10% | 2.63% | 4.27% |
| 2022 | -1.58% | -0.45% | -3.22% | -2.47% | 0.66% | -0.64% | 1.91% | -2.83% | -3.31% | -0.73% | 2.52% | -0.73% | -10.53% |
| 2021 | -0.45% | -1.38% | -1.18% | 0.66% | 0.31% | 0.17% | 1.18% | -0.30% | -0.97% | -0.72% | 0.45% | -0.42% | -2.64% |
| 2020 | 2.22% | 2.08% | 2.94% | -0.02% | 0.36% | 0.11% | 0.48% | -0.39% | 0.14% | -0.63% | 0.19% | 0.04% | 7.71% |
| 2019 | 0.44% | -0.25% | 1.78% | -0.13% | 2.08% | 0.95% | -0.10% | 2.49% | -0.74% | 0.28% | -0.40% | -0.32% | 6.19% |
| 2018 | -1.45% | -0.47% | 0.71% | -0.88% | 0.79% | 0.07% | -0.32% | 0.71% | -0.76% | -0.04% | 0.97% | 2.06% | 1.36% |
| 2017 | 0.36% | 0.44% | 0.06% | 0.79% | 0.60% | -0.47% | 0.42% | 0.91% | -0.89% | -0.19% | -0.36% | 0.03% | 1.70% |
| 2016 | 2.14% | 0.75% | 0.22% | -0.17% | -0.17% | 2.07% | 0.05% | -0.72% | 0.44% | -0.92% | -2.58% | -0.19% | 0.84% |
| 2015 | 2.49% | -1.53% | 0.78% | -0.15% | -0.08% | -0.82% | 0.88% | -0.08% | 1.21% | -0.62% | -0.41% | -0.01% | 1.61% |
| 2014 | 1.71% | 0.30% | -0.69% | 0.56% | 1.04% | -0.14% | -0.49% | 1.14% | -0.64% | 1.07% | 0.72% | -0.08% | 4.57% |
| 2013 | -0.53% | 0.67% | 0.17% | 0.78% | -1.75% | -1.48% | 0.06% | -0.80% | 1.26% | 0.60% | -0.20% | -1.44% | -2.69% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VGIT is 18, indicating that it is in the bottom 18% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF (VGIT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF provided a 3.61% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.11 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.11 | $1.62 | $1.02 | $1.13 | $1.55 | $1.47 | $1.30 | $1.07 | $1.08 | $1.09 | $1.00 | $1.02 |
Dividend yield | 3.61% | 2.72% | 1.74% | 1.69% | 2.23% | 2.24% | 2.05% | 1.67% | 1.69% | 1.69% | 1.54% | 1.63% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.15 | $0.18 | $0.17 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $1.94 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.15 | $0.33 | $1.62 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.23 | $1.02 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.49 | $1.13 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.09 | $0.10 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.63 | $1.55 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.24 | $1.47 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.25 | $1.30 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.10 | $0.09 | $0.20 | $1.07 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.26 | $1.08 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.22 | $1.09 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.07 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.19 | $1.00 |
| 2013 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.26 | $1.02 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF. 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 ETF was 16.05%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF drawdown is 8.24%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -16.05% | Aug 5, 2020 | 558 | Oct 20, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -5.49% | Nov 5, 2010 | 65 | Feb 8, 2011 | 89 | Jun 16, 2011 | 154 |
| -5.38% | Jul 6, 2016 | 470 | May 16, 2018 | 213 | Mar 22, 2019 | 683 |
| -5.1% | May 2, 2013 | 88 | Sep 5, 2013 | 278 | Oct 13, 2014 | 366 |
| -2.92% | Nov 30, 2009 | 22 | Dec 31, 2009 | 82 | May 4, 2010 | 104 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF volatility is 1.06%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.