Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF (VGUS) Alternatives
Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF (VGUS) belongs to the Ultrashort Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VGUS. 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 VGUS
VGUS charges 0.07% annually. Among ETFs in the Ultrashort Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VGUS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.07% | Jun 20, 2023 | VGUS vs CLIP | |
| Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF | 0.07% | Feb 7, 2025 | VGUS vs VBIL | |
| iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF | 0.08% | Dec 11, 2013 | VGUS vs ICSH | |
| Invesco Short Term Treasury ETF | 0.08% | Jan 10, 2017 | VGUS vs TBLL | |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 0.09% | May 26, 2020 | VGUS vs SGOV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VGUS
Among ETFs in the Ultrashort Bond 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 100 | May 26, 2020 | VGUS vs SGOV | |
| PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Trade... | 100 | Jun 21, 2023 | VGUS vs BILZ | |
| Invesco Short Term Treasury ETF | 100 | Jan 10, 2017 | VGUS vs TBLL | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | Sep 24, 2020 | VGUS vs BILS | |
| US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF | 100 | Aug 8, 2022 | VGUS vs TBIL |
Top Performing VGUS Alternatives (YTD)
VGUS alternatives from the Ultrashort Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrossingBridge Ultra-Short Duration ETF | 2.92% | Sep 20, 2021 | VGUS vs CUSD | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Cash Alternative ETF | 1.30% | Aug 29, 2022 | VGUS vs CSHI | |
| American Century Multisector Floating Income ETF | 1.05% | Mar 14, 2023 | VGUS vs FUSI | |
| Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF | 1.03% | Dec 27, 2022 | VGUS vs BOXX | |
| Strive Enhanced Income Short Maturity ETF | 0.99% | Aug 9, 2023 | VGUS vs BUXX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VGUS
VGUS alternatives from the Ultrashort Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Short Term Treasury ETF | 0.20% | Jan 10, 2017 | VGUS vs TBLL | |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 0.20% | May 26, 2020 | VGUS vs SGOV | |
| PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Trade... | 0.21% | Jun 21, 2023 | VGUS vs BILZ | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.24% | Sep 24, 2020 | VGUS vs BILS | |
| ClearShares Ultra-Short Maturity ETF | 0.28% | Jul 10, 2018 | VGUS vs OPER |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VGUS
VGUS alternatives from the Ultrashort Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | -0.01% | May 26, 2020 | VGUS vs SGOV | |
| PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Trade... | -0.02% | Jun 21, 2023 | VGUS vs BILZ | |
| ClearShares Ultra-Short Maturity ETF | -0.02% | Jul 10, 2018 | VGUS vs OPER | |
| US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF | -0.02% | Aug 8, 2022 | VGUS vs TBIL | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF | -0.03% | Sep 24, 2020 | VGUS vs BILS |
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 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | VGUS vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VGUS vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VGUS vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | VGUS vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | VGUS vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VGUS vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VGUS vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VGUS vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VGUS vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VGUS vs VTV |
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