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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Ultra-Short 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.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF (VGUS) has returned 0.81% so far this year and 4.00% over the past 12 months.
Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF
- 1D
- 0.01%
- 1M
- 0.25%
- YTD
- 0.81%
- 6M
- 1.82%
- 1Y
- 4.00%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 11, 2025, VGUS's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.32%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 18.1 years.
Historically, 100% of months were positive and 0% were negative. The best month was Aug 2025 with a return of +0.5%, while the worst month was Feb 2025 at 0.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 0 months.
On a daily basis, VGUS closed higher 76% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 1, 2025 with a return of +0.2%, while the worst single day was Sep 15, 2025 at -0.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.28% | 0.27% | 0.25% | 0.81% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 0.25% | 0.34% | 0.39% | 0.27% | 0.36% | 0.27% | 0.48% | 0.37% | 0.33% | 0.29% | 0.38% | 3.77% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.12%, beta of -0.00, and R² of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 12, 2025.
- This ETF captured 10.29% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -14.95%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of -0.00 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.04 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R² of 0.04 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.12%
- Beta
- -0.00
- R²
- 0.04
- Upside Capture
- 10.29%
- Downside Capture
- -14.95%
Expense Ratio
VGUS has an expense ratio of 0.07%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VGUS ranks 100 for risk / return — in the top 100% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF (VGUS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| VGUS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 11.39 | 0.90 | +10.49 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 31.34 | 1.39 | +29.96 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 8.64 | 1.21 | +7.43 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 55.20 | 1.40 | +53.80 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 367.74 | 6.61 | +361.13 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF provided a 3.66% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.77 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.77 | $2.36 |
Dividend yield | 3.66% | 3.12% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Ultra-Short 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 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.19 | $0.42 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.26 | $0.21 | $0.24 | $0.22 | $0.25 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.47 | $2.36 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Ultra-Short 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 Ultra-Short Treasury ETF was 0.07%, occurring on Sep 15, 2025. Recovery took 6 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.07% | Sep 15, 2025 | 1 | Sep 15, 2025 | 6 | Sep 23, 2025 | 7 |
| -0.05% | May 12, 2025 | 1 | May 12, 2025 | 4 | May 16, 2025 | 5 |
| -0.05% | Jul 31, 2025 | 1 | Jul 31, 2025 | 1 | Aug 1, 2025 | 2 |
| -0.05% | Aug 26, 2025 | 2 | Aug 27, 2025 | 2 | Aug 29, 2025 | 4 |
| -0.03% | Apr 29, 2025 | 1 | Apr 29, 2025 | 1 | Apr 30, 2025 | 2 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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