Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF (VGSH)
VGSH is a passive ETF by Vanguard tracking the investment results of the Barclays U.S. 1-3 Year Government Float Adjusted Index. VGSH launched on Nov 19, 2009 and has a 0.04% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US92206C1027 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 92206C102 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Nov 19, 2009 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Government Bonds |
| Index Tracked | Barclays U.S. 1-3 Year Government Float Adjusted Index |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
The Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF has an expense ratio of 0.04% which is considered to be low.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Short-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 Short-Term Treasury ETF had a return of -0.01% year-to-date (YTD) and 2.54% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF had an annualized return of 0.97%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.55%, indicating that Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | -0.01% | 6.30% |
| 1 month | -0.25% | -3.13% |
| 6 months | 2.30% | 19.37% |
| 1 year | 2.54% | 22.56% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 1.03% | 11.65% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 0.97% | 10.55% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.36% | -0.45% | 0.32% | |||||||||
| 2023 | -0.11% | 0.35% | 1.05% | 1.16% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF(VGSH)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF (VGSH) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF granted a 3.70% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $2.14 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.14 | $1.93 | $0.66 | $0.40 | $1.07 | $1.39 | $1.08 | $0.66 | $0.50 | $0.43 | $0.28 | $0.21 |
Dividend yield | 3.70% | 3.31% | 1.15% | 0.66% | 1.74% | 2.28% | 1.79% | 1.10% | 0.82% | 0.71% | 0.46% | 0.34% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Short-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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.19 | |||||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.38 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.09 | $0.21 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.22 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.08 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.44 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.21 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.22 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.14 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.10 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.11 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.09 |
| 2013 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.06 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Short-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 Short-Term Treasury ETF was 5.70%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF drawdown is 0.50%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5.7% | Apr 21, 2021 | 380 | Oct 20, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -1.09% | Sep 8, 2017 | 173 | May 16, 2018 | 130 | Nov 19, 2018 | 303 |
| -0.94% | Jul 6, 2016 | 115 | Dec 15, 2016 | 159 | Aug 4, 2017 | 274 |
| -0.83% | Nov 5, 2010 | 67 | Feb 10, 2011 | 58 | May 5, 2011 | 125 |
| -0.74% | Dec 2, 2009 | 21 | Dec 31, 2009 | 14 | Jan 22, 2010 | 35 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF volatility is 0.58%, 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.