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 |
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CUSIP | 92206C102 |
Issuer | Vanguard |
Inception Date | Nov 19, 2009 |
Region | North America (U.S.) |
Category | Government Bonds |
Expense Ratio | 0.04% |
Index Tracked | Barclays U.S. 1-3 Year Government Float Adjusted Index |
ETF Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
Asset Class | Bond |
Trading Data
Previous Close | $58.67 |
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Year Range | $58.19 - $61.01 |
EMA (50) | $58.81 |
EMA (200) | $59.56 |
Average Volume | $3.45M |
VGSHShare Price Chart
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VGSHPerformance
The chart shows the growth of $10,000 invested in Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF in Jan 2010 and compares it to the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. It would be worth nearly $11,108 for a total return of roughly 11.08%. All prices are adjusted for splits and dividends.
VGSHReturns in periods
Period | Return | Benchmark |
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1M | -0.45% | 8.19% |
6M | -2.41% | -7.42% |
YTD | -3.17% | -13.03% |
1Y | -3.84% | -5.85% |
5Y | 0.78% | 10.86% |
10Y | 0.68% | 11.53% |
VGSHMonthly Returns Heatmap
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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2022 | -0.72% | -0.40% | -1.42% | -0.48% | 0.56% | -0.59% | 0.39% | -0.53% | ||||
2021 | 0.04% | -0.02% | -0.08% | 0.07% | 0.08% | -0.20% | 0.18% | -0.01% | -0.12% | -0.30% | -0.06% | -0.18% |
2020 | 0.56% | 0.89% | 1.34% | 0.03% | 0.08% | 0.00% | 0.10% | -0.05% | 0.01% | -0.02% | 0.03% | 0.02% |
2019 | 0.20% | 0.07% | 0.62% | 0.22% | 0.78% | 0.45% | -0.06% | 0.81% | -0.17% | 0.37% | -0.03% | 0.21% |
2018 | -0.31% | -0.04% | 0.18% | -0.17% | 0.38% | 0.00% | -0.04% | 0.36% | -0.15% | 0.12% | 0.40% | 0.83% |
2017 | -0.20% | 0.05% | 0.06% | 0.16% | 0.10% | -0.06% | 0.17% | 0.20% | -0.16% | -0.12% | -0.17% | -0.02% |
2016 | 0.58% | 0.09% | 0.16% | 0.03% | -0.15% | 0.71% | -0.12% | -0.23% | 0.19% | -0.09% | -0.46% | 0.38% |
2015 | 0.48% | -0.22% | 0.20% | 0.10% | 0.07% | 0.01% | 0.12% | -0.08% | 0.27% | -0.15% | -0.22% | -0.06% |
2014 | 0.12% | 0.06% | -0.15% | 0.14% | 0.14% | -0.07% | -0.01% | 0.14% | -0.06% | 0.24% | 0.14% | -0.23% |
2013 | -0.02% | 0.05% | 0.02% | 0.07% | -0.10% | -0.01% | 0.08% | -0.13% | 0.24% | 0.07% | 0.05% | -0.00% |
2012 | 0.02% | -0.06% | -0.06% | 0.20% | 0.04% | -0.05% | 0.15% | 0.11% | -0.04% | -0.07% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
2011 | 0.22% | -0.05% | -0.11% | 0.32% | 0.45% | -0.00% | 0.25% | 0.39% | -0.14% | 0.02% | 0.06% | 0.04% |
2010 | 0.64% | 0.15% | -0.17% | 0.20% | 0.48% | 0.45% | 0.14% | 0.29% | 0.08% | 0.27% | -0.20% | -0.24% |
VGSHDividend History
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF granted a 0.85% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.50 per share.
Period | TTM | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
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Dividend | $0.50 | $0.40 | $1.07 | $1.39 | $1.08 | $0.66 | $0.50 | $0.43 | $0.28 | $0.21 | $0.32 | $0.47 | $0.47 |
Dividend yield | 0.85% | 0.67% | 1.76% | 2.34% | 1.89% | 1.18% | 0.89% | 0.77% | 0.50% | 0.37% | 0.58% | 0.85% | 0.88% |
VGSHDrawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
VGSHWorst Drawdowns
The table below shows the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Short-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 Short-Term Treasury ETF is 4.71%, recorded on Jun 14, 2022. The portfolio has not recovered from it yet.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
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-4.71% | Apr 21, 2021 | 291 | Jun 14, 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 |
-0.71% | Oct 15, 2015 | 44 | Dec 16, 2015 | 31 | Feb 2, 2016 | 75 |
-0.65% | Sep 5, 2019 | 7 | Sep 13, 2019 | 13 | Oct 2, 2019 | 20 |
-0.6% | Mar 3, 2010 | 23 | Apr 5, 2010 | 21 | May 4, 2010 | 44 |
-0.53% | Oct 16, 2014 | 48 | Dec 23, 2014 | 14 | Jan 14, 2015 | 62 |
-0.48% | Mar 10, 2020 | 2 | Mar 11, 2020 | 7 | Mar 20, 2020 | 9 |
-0.47% | Feb 12, 2016 | 21 | Mar 14, 2016 | 17 | Apr 7, 2016 | 38 |
VGSHVolatility Chart
Current Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF volatility is 3.60%. 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.
VGSHAlternatives
Symbol | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Ret. | 10Y Ann. Ret. | Div. Yield | |
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BND | Apr 3, 2007 | 0.03% | -9.11% | 1.48% | 2.28% | Compare VGSH and BND |
Portfolios with Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF
Portfolio Name | YTD Return | 10Y Return | Div. Yield | 10Y Volatility | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Expense Ratio |
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David Swensen Lazy Portfolio | -13.07% | 8.28% | 2.88% | 13.50% | -31.24% | -0.50 | 0.11% |
FundAdvice Ultimate Buy & Hold Portfolio | -10.35% | 6.45% | 2.95% | 11.68% | -27.38% | -0.55 | 0.14% |
Pinwheel Portfolio | -11.76% | 6.55% | 2.20% | 12.50% | -28.78% | -0.57 | 0.09% |