Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutional Shares (VLGIX) Alternatives
Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutional Shares (VLGIX) 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 VLGIX. 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 VLGIX
VLGIX charges 0.05% annually. Among mutual funds in the Government Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VLGIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.01% | Mar 16, 2009 | VLGIX vs GUSTX | |
| Fidelity SAI Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Oct 8, 2015 | VLGIX vs FBLTX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Mar 1, 2016 | VLGIX vs FUTBX | |
| Fidelity Intermediate Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | VLGIX vs FUAMX | |
| Fidelity Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Dec 20, 2005 | VLGIX vs FNBGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VLGIX
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 | VLGIX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 99 | Dec 2, 1985 | VLGIX vs FEUGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 97 | Aug 23, 2010 | VLGIX vs VSBIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 97 | Dec 28, 2009 | VLGIX vs VSBSX | |
| Integrity Short Term Government Fund | 96 | Jun 29, 2011 | VLGIX vs MDSIX |
Top Performing VLGIX Alternatives (YTD)
VLGIX 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 | VLGIX vs FEUGX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 0.87% | May 31, 1987 | VLGIX vs DFFGX | |
| T. Rowe Price GNMA Fund | 0.62% | Nov 25, 1985 | VLGIX vs PRGMX | |
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.51% | Mar 16, 2009 | VLGIX vs GUSTX | |
| Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund | 0.37% | Nov 15, 1987 | VLGIX vs LTUSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VLGIX
VLGIX 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 | VLGIX vs GUSTX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 1.42% | Aug 23, 2010 | VLGIX vs VSBIX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 1.43% | May 31, 1987 | VLGIX vs DFFGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 1.44% | Dec 28, 2009 | VLGIX vs VSBSX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 1.56% | Dec 2, 1985 | VLGIX vs FEUGX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VLGIX
VLGIX 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 | VLGIX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | -0.53% | Dec 2, 1985 | VLGIX vs FEUGX | |
| Davis Government Bond Fund | -0.77% | Nov 30, 1994 | VLGIX vs RFBAX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | -0.81% | Aug 23, 2010 | VLGIX vs VSBIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | -0.84% | Dec 28, 2009 | VLGIX vs VSBSX |
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Often Compared With VLGIX
What investors most often compare with VLGIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Fund Institutional S... | Total Bond Market | 12 | -1.24% | Feb 2, 2006 | VLGIX vs VBLLX | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.57% | Nov 18, 2004 | VLGIX vs GLD | |
| Vanguard Large-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | Large Cap Blend Equities | 45 | -7.50% | Feb 2, 2004 | VLGIX vs VLCAX | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | VLGIX vs SPY | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VLGIX vs BND | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 88 | 8.57% | Jun 25, 2018 | VLGIX vs GLDM | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | VLGIX vs VOO | |
| Fidelity Short-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | Government Bonds | 88 | -0.20% | Dec 20, 2005 | VLGIX vs FUMBX |
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