Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund Institutional Shares (VGIVX) Alternatives
Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund Institutional Shares (VGIVX) 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 VGIVX. 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 VGIVX
VGIVX charges 0.18% annually. Among mutual funds in the Government Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VGIVX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.01% | Mar 16, 2009 | VGIVX vs GUSTX | |
| Fidelity SAI Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Oct 8, 2015 | VGIVX vs FBLTX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Mar 1, 2016 | VGIVX vs FUTBX | |
| Fidelity Intermediate Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | VGIVX vs FUAMX | |
| Fidelity Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Dec 20, 2005 | VGIVX vs FNBGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VGIVX
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 | VGIVX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 99 | Dec 2, 1985 | VGIVX vs FEUGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 97 | Aug 23, 2010 | VGIVX vs VSBIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 97 | Dec 28, 2009 | VGIVX vs VSBSX | |
| Integrity Short Term Government Fund | 96 | Jun 29, 2011 | VGIVX vs MDSIX |
Top Performing VGIVX Alternatives (YTD)
VGIVX 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 | VGIVX vs FEUGX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 0.87% | May 31, 1987 | VGIVX vs DFFGX | |
| T. Rowe Price GNMA Fund | 0.62% | Nov 25, 1985 | VGIVX vs PRGMX | |
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.51% | Mar 16, 2009 | VGIVX vs GUSTX | |
| Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund | 0.37% | Nov 15, 1987 | VGIVX vs LTUSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VGIVX
VGIVX 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 | VGIVX vs GUSTX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 1.42% | Aug 23, 2010 | VGIVX vs VSBIX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 1.43% | May 31, 1987 | VGIVX vs DFFGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 1.44% | Dec 28, 2009 | VGIVX vs VSBSX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 1.56% | Dec 2, 1985 | VGIVX vs FEUGX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VGIVX
VGIVX 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 | VGIVX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | -0.53% | Dec 2, 1985 | VGIVX vs FEUGX | |
| Davis Government Bond Fund | -0.77% | Nov 30, 1994 | VGIVX vs RFBAX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | -0.81% | Aug 23, 2010 | VGIVX vs VSBIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | -0.84% | Dec 28, 2009 | VGIVX vs VSBSX |
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Often Compared With VGIVX
What investors most often compare with VGIVX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Government Money Market Fund | Money Market | — | 0.53% | Feb 5, 1990 | VGIVX vs SPAXX | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Fund Investor Share... | Emerging Markets Bonds | 90 | -1.87% | Mar 10, 2016 | VGIVX vs VEMBX | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | VGIVX vs VOO | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 69 | -7.57% | Dec 16, 1998 | VGIVX vs XLK | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 46 | -10.59% | Dec 11, 2009 | VGIVX vs SCHG | |
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 69 | -5.93% | Mar 10, 1999 | VGIVX vs QQQ | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Fund Admiral Shares | Emerging Markets Bonds | 90 | -1.84% | Dec 6, 2017 | VGIVX vs VEGBX | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VGIVX vs BND | |
| Fidelity Short-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | Government Bonds | 88 | -0.20% | Dec 20, 2005 | VGIVX vs FUMBX | |
| Goldman Sachs Government Income Fund | Government Bonds | — | — | Feb 9, 1993 | VGIVX vs GSGOX |
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