Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF (VGVT) Alternatives
Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF (VGVT) belongs to the Intermediate Core Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VGVT. 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 VGVT
VGVT charges 0.10% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VGVT alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Dec 12, 2018 | VGVT vs BBAG | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | Apr 3, 2007 | VGVT vs BIV | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Jul 7, 2025 | VGVT vs VTG | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jun 11, 2024 | VGVT vs IBGA | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jul 6, 2022 | VGVT vs IBTM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VGVT
Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 98 | Feb 28, 2024 | VGVT vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 89 | Feb 9, 2022 | VGVT vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 83 | Oct 31, 2022 | VGVT vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 77 | Oct 1, 2020 | VGVT vs PIFI | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 76 | Sep 30, 2019 | VGVT vs OVB |
Top Performing VGVT Alternatives (YTD)
VGVT alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 1.80% | Oct 31, 2022 | VGVT vs JUCY | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 1.53% | Sep 30, 2019 | VGVT vs OVB | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 1.25% | Feb 9, 2022 | VGVT vs BFIX | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.14% | Feb 28, 2024 | VGVT vs USDX | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | 0.33% | Jan 19, 2023 | VGVT vs PCRB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VGVT
VGVT alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.78% | Feb 28, 2024 | VGVT vs USDX | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.88% | Oct 1, 2020 | VGVT vs PIFI | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 3.05% | Feb 9, 2022 | VGVT vs BFIX | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 3.58% | Jul 7, 2025 | VGVT vs VTG | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 3.86% | Oct 31, 2022 | VGVT vs JUCY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VGVT
VGVT alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | -0.94% | Feb 28, 2024 | VGVT vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -1.22% | Feb 9, 2022 | VGVT vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -1.56% | Oct 31, 2022 | VGVT vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | -1.85% | Oct 1, 2020 | VGVT vs PIFI | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | -2.42% | Jan 19, 2023 | VGVT vs PCRB |
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 | VGVT vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VGVT vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VGVT vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | VGVT vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | VGVT vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VGVT vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VGVT vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VGVT vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VGVT vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VGVT vs VTV |
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