Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF (VGLT) Alternatives
Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF (VGLT) 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 VGLT. 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 VGLT
VGLT charges 0.03% annually. Among ETFs in the Government Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VGLT alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% | May 23, 2007 | VGLT vs SPTL | |
| Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Oct 10, 2019 | VGLT vs SCHQ | |
| BondBloxx Bloomberg Six Month Target Duration US T... | 0.03% | Sep 13, 2022 | VGLT vs XHLF | |
| Schwab Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.03% | Nov 18, 2024 | VGLT vs SMBS | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio Treasury ETF | 0.03% | May 20, 2024 | VGLT vs SPTB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VGLT
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 | VGLT vs BIL | |
| iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF | 100 | Jan 11, 2007 | VGLT vs SHV | |
| Goldman Sachs Access Treasury 0-1 Year ETF | 100 | Sep 6, 2016 | VGLT vs GBIL | |
| iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF | 100 | Feb 3, 2014 | VGLT vs TFLO | |
| WisdomTree Bloomberg Floating Rate Treasury Fund | 100 | Feb 4, 2014 | VGLT vs USFR |
Top Performing VGLT Alternatives (YTD)
VGLT alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | 4.64% | Nov 14, 2023 | VGLT vs THTA | |
| Quadratic Deflation ETF | 3.43% | Sep 16, 2021 | VGLT vs BNDD | |
| Simplify Stable Income ETF | 1.15% | Oct 27, 2022 | VGLT vs BUCK | |
| iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF | 0.94% | Feb 3, 2014 | VGLT vs TFLO | |
| WisdomTree Bloomberg Floating Rate Treasury Fund | 0.93% | Feb 4, 2014 | VGLT vs USFR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VGLT
VGLT 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 | VGLT vs IBTE | |
| iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF | 0.21% | Jan 11, 2007 | VGLT vs SHV | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.21% | May 25, 2007 | VGLT vs BIL | |
| Goldman Sachs Access Treasury 0-1 Year ETF | 0.25% | Sep 6, 2016 | VGLT vs GBIL | |
| WisdomTree Bloomberg Floating Rate Treasury Fund | 0.29% | Feb 4, 2014 | VGLT vs USFR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VGLT
VGLT alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF | -0.01% | Jan 11, 2007 | VGLT vs SHV | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | -0.01% | May 25, 2007 | VGLT vs BIL | |
| iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF | -0.02% | Feb 3, 2014 | VGLT vs TFLO | |
| Goldman Sachs Access Treasury 0-1 Year ETF | -0.02% | Sep 6, 2016 | VGLT vs GBIL | |
| BondBloxx Bloomberg Six Month Target Duration US T... | -0.04% | Sep 13, 2022 | VGLT vs XHLF |
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 | 60 | -3.66% | Sep 7, 2010 | VGLT vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | -3.29% | Jun 27, 2016 | VGLT vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 62 | -6.16% | Mar 25, 2004 | VGLT vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 85 | 3.51% | Jan 26, 2011 | VGLT vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | -9.39% | Nov 13, 2000 | VGLT vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 74 | -0.74% | Jun 24, 2008 | VGLT vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 65 | 3.69% | Feb 7, 2019 | VGLT vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 50 | 0.09% | Apr 3, 2007 | VGLT vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 47 | -1.48% | Dec 19, 2013 | VGLT vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 60 | 3.54% | Jan 26, 2004 | VGLT vs VTV |
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