Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF (VGIT)

ETF · Currency in USD · Last updated Aug 13, 2022

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

ISIN	US92206C7065
CUSIP	92206C706
Issuer	Vanguard
Inception Date	Nov 19, 2009
Region	North America (U.S.)
Category	Government Bonds
Expense Ratio	0.04%
Index Tracked	Barclays U.S. 3-10 Year Government Float Adjusted Index
ETF Home Page	advisors.vanguard.com
Asset Class	Bond

Trading Data

Previous Close	$61.54
Year Range	$59.18 - $67.14
EMA (50)	$61.33
EMA (200)	$63.11
Average Volume	$2.15M

VGITShare Price Chart

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VGITPerformance

The chart shows the growth of $10,000 invested in Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF in Jan 2010 and compares it to the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. It would be worth nearly $13,383 for a total return of roughly 33.83%. All prices are adjusted for splits and dividends.

VGIT (Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF)

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VGITReturns in periods

Returns over 1 year are annualized

Period	Return	Benchmark
1M	0.57%	12.08%
6M	-3.65%	-4.97%
YTD	-6.84%	-10.20%
1Y	-8.16%	-3.65%
5Y	0.79%	11.89%
10Y	1.13%	11.81%

VGITMonthly Returns Heatmap

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2022	-1.58%	-0.46%	-3.22%	-2.47%	0.66%	-0.65%	1.91%	-1.16%
2021	-0.45%	-1.38%	-1.18%	0.66%	0.31%	0.17%	1.18%	-0.30%	-0.98%	-0.72%	0.45%	-0.42%
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%
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%
2018	-1.45%	-0.47%	0.71%	-0.88%	0.79%	0.07%	-0.32%	0.71%	-0.75%	-0.04%	0.97%	2.06%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
2012	0.61%	-0.73%	-1.01%	1.70%	1.17%	-0.13%	0.80%	0.08%	-0.03%	-0.36%	0.64%	-0.54%
2011	0.08%	-0.59%	-0.16%	1.59%	1.91%	-0.23%	2.19%	2.77%	0.54%	-0.49%	0.63%	1.05%
2010	1.71%	0.48%	-0.69%	0.87%	1.61%	2.31%	0.84%	1.99%	0.35%	0.40%	-1.06%	-1.80%

VGITSharpe Ratio Chart

The Sharpe ratio shows whether the portfolio's excess returns are due to smart investment decisions or a result of taking a higher risk. The higher a portfolio's Sharpe ratio, the better its risk-adjusted performance.

The current Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF Sharpe ratio is -1.39. A negative Sharpe ratio means that the risk-free rate is higher than the portfolio's return. This value does not convey any meaningful information.

The chart below displays rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio.

VGIT (Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF)

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VGITDividend History

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF granted a 1.91% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $1.17 per share.

Period	TTM	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015	2014	2013	2012	2011	2010
Dividend	$1.17	$1.13	$1.55	$1.47	$1.30	$1.07	$1.08	$1.09	$1.00	$1.02	$1.68	$1.39	$1.86
Dividend yield	1.91%	1.71%	2.29%	2.34%	2.20%	1.83%	1.88%	1.91%	1.78%	1.91%	3.05%	2.58%	3.78%

VGITDrawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.

VGIT (Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF)

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VGITWorst Drawdowns

The table below shows the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF. A maximum drawdown is an indicator of risk. It shows a reduction in portfolio value from its maximum due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown since January 2010 for the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF is 13.33%, recorded on Jun 14, 2022. The portfolio has not recovered from it yet.

Depth	Start	To Bottom	Bottom	To Recover	End	Total
-13.33%	Aug 5, 2020	469	Jun 14, 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
-2.7%	Feb 2, 2015	90	Jun 10, 2015	77	Sep 29, 2015	167
-2.5%	Feb 1, 2012	33	Mar 19, 2012	33	May 4, 2012	66
-2.47%	Sep 23, 2011	25	Oct 27, 2011	35	Dec 16, 2011	60
-2.31%	Mar 10, 2020	7	Mar 18, 2020	3	Mar 23, 2020	10
-2.24%	Oct 15, 2015	18	Nov 9, 2015	54	Jan 28, 2016	72
-2.23%	Sep 5, 2019	7	Sep 13, 2019	92	Jan 27, 2020	99

VGITVolatility Chart

Current Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF volatility is 9.20%. The chart below shows the rolling 10-day volatility. Volatility is a statistical measure showing how big price swings are in either direction. The higher asset volatility, the riskier it is, because the price movements are less predictable.

VGIT (Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF)

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VGITAlternatives

Symbol	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Ret.	10Y Ann. Ret.	Div. Yield
IEI	Jan 11, 2007	0.15%	-6.38%	1.02%	0.92%	Compare VGIT and IEI
VGLT	Nov 19, 2009	0.04%	-19.89%	1.66%	2.35%	Compare VGIT and VGLT

Portfolios with Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF

Portfolio Name	YTD Return	10Y Return	Div. Yield	10Y Volatility	Max. Drawdown	Sharpe Ratio	Expense Ratio
FundAdvice Ultimate Buy & Hold Portfolio	-8.89%	6.59%	2.91%	11.69%	-27.38%	-0.45	0.14%
Gyroscopic Investing Desert Portfolio	-9.57%	6.50%	1.57%	8.15%	-17.75%	-0.50	0.06%
Pinwheel Portfolio	-10.20%	6.73%	2.16%	12.50%	-28.78%	-0.44	0.09%