Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF (VGIT) Alternatives
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF (VGIT) belongs to the Government Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VGIT. 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 VGIT
VGIT charges 0.04% annually. Among ETFs in the Government Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VGIT alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% | May 23, 2007 | VGIT vs SPTL | |
| SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Nov 30, 2011 | VGIT vs SPTS | |
| Schwab Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.03% | Nov 18, 2024 | VGIT vs SMBS | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio Treasury ETF | 0.03% | May 20, 2024 | VGIT vs SPTB | |
| Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Oct 10, 2019 | VGIT vs SCHQ |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VGIT
Among ETFs 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | May 25, 2007 | VGIT vs BIL | |
| iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF | 100 | Jan 11, 2007 | VGIT vs SHV | |
| Goldman Sachs Access Treasury 0-1 Year ETF | 100 | Sep 6, 2016 | VGIT vs GBIL | |
| iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF | 100 | Feb 3, 2014 | VGIT vs TFLO | |
| WisdomTree Bloomberg Floating Rate Treasury Fund | 100 | Feb 4, 2014 | VGIT vs USFR |
Top Performing VGIT Alternatives (YTD)
VGIT alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | 4.09% | Nov 14, 2023 | VGIT vs THTA | |
| Quadratic Deflation ETF | 3.22% | Sep 16, 2021 | VGIT vs BNDD | |
| Simplify Stable Income ETF | 0.97% | Oct 27, 2022 | VGIT vs BUCK | |
| WisdomTree Bloomberg Floating Rate Treasury Fund | 0.93% | Feb 4, 2014 | VGIT vs USFR | |
| iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF | 0.92% | Feb 3, 2014 | VGIT vs TFLO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VGIT
VGIT alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Dec 2024 Term Treasury ETF | 0.00% | Feb 25, 2020 | VGIT vs IBTE | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.21% | May 25, 2007 | VGIT vs BIL | |
| iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF | 0.21% | Jan 11, 2007 | VGIT vs SHV | |
| Goldman Sachs Access Treasury 0-1 Year ETF | 0.25% | Sep 6, 2016 | VGIT vs GBIL | |
| WisdomTree Bloomberg Floating Rate Treasury Fund | 0.29% | Feb 4, 2014 | VGIT vs USFR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VGIT
VGIT alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | -0.01% | May 25, 2007 | VGIT vs BIL | |
| iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF | -0.01% | Jan 11, 2007 | VGIT vs SHV | |
| Goldman Sachs Access Treasury 0-1 Year ETF | -0.02% | Sep 6, 2016 | VGIT vs GBIL | |
| iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF | -0.02% | Feb 3, 2014 | VGIT vs TFLO | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2025 Term Treasury ETF | -0.04% | Feb 25, 2020 | VGIT vs IBTF |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | VGIT vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VGIT vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VGIT vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | VGIT vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | VGIT vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VGIT vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VGIT vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VGIT vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VGIT vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VGIT vs VTV |
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