Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutional Shares (VIIGX) Alternatives
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutional Shares (VIIGX) belongs to the Government Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VIIGX. 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 VIIGX
VIIGX charges 0.05% annually. Among mutual funds in the Government Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VIIGX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.01% | Mar 16, 2009 | VIIGX vs GUSTX | |
| Fidelity SAI Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Oct 8, 2015 | VIIGX vs FBLTX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Mar 1, 2016 | VIIGX vs FUTBX | |
| Fidelity Intermediate Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | VIIGX vs FUAMX | |
| Fidelity Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Dec 20, 2005 | VIIGX vs FNBGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VIIGX
Among mutual funds in the Government Bonds 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 100 | Mar 16, 2009 | VIIGX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 99 | Dec 2, 1985 | VIIGX vs FEUGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 97 | Aug 23, 2010 | VIIGX vs VSBIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 97 | Dec 28, 2009 | VIIGX vs VSBSX | |
| Integrity Short Term Government Fund | 96 | Jun 29, 2011 | VIIGX vs MDSIX |
Top Performing VIIGX Alternatives (YTD)
VIIGX alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 0.90% | Dec 2, 1985 | VIIGX vs FEUGX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 0.87% | May 31, 1987 | VIIGX vs DFFGX | |
| T. Rowe Price GNMA Fund | 0.62% | Nov 25, 1985 | VIIGX vs PRGMX | |
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.51% | Mar 16, 2009 | VIIGX vs GUSTX | |
| Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund | 0.37% | Nov 15, 1987 | VIIGX vs LTUSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VIIGX
VIIGX alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 1.27% | Mar 16, 2009 | VIIGX vs GUSTX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 1.42% | Aug 23, 2010 | VIIGX vs VSBIX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 1.43% | May 31, 1987 | VIIGX vs DFFGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 1.44% | Dec 28, 2009 | VIIGX vs VSBSX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 1.56% | Dec 2, 1985 | VIIGX vs FEUGX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VIIGX
VIIGX alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | -0.20% | Mar 16, 2009 | VIIGX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | -0.53% | Dec 2, 1985 | VIIGX vs FEUGX | |
| Davis Government Bond Fund | -0.77% | Nov 30, 1994 | VIIGX vs RFBAX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | -0.81% | Aug 23, 2010 | VIIGX vs VSBIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | -0.84% | Dec 28, 2009 | VIIGX vs VSBSX |
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Often Compared With VIIGX
What investors most often compare with VIIGX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund Adm... | Government Bonds | 65 | -0.24% | Aug 4, 2010 | VIIGX vs VSIGX | |
| iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds | 43 | -0.14% | Jul 26, 2002 | VIIGX vs IEF | |
| iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds | 68 | -0.05% | Jan 11, 2007 | VIIGX vs IEI | |
| Microsoft Corporation | 38 | -23.28% | — | VIIGX vs MSFT | ||
| FlexShares Morningstar Developed Markets ex-US Fac... | Global Equities | 87 | 1.50% | Sep 28, 2012 | VIIGX vs TLTD | |
| Vanguard Global Wellington Fund Admiral Shares | Diversified Portfolio | 81 | 1.04% | Nov 2, 2017 | VIIGX vs VGWAX | |
| Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 54 | -11.15% | Dec 31, 1987 | VIIGX vs FBGRX | |
| Fidelity Short-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | Government Bonds | 88 | -0.20% | Dec 20, 2005 | VIIGX vs FUMBX |
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