Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutional Shares (VSBIX) Alternatives
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutional Shares (VSBIX) 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 VSBIX. 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 VSBIX
VSBIX charges 0.05% annually. Among mutual funds in the Government Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VSBIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.01% | Mar 16, 2009 | VSBIX vs GUSTX | |
| Fidelity Short-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Dec 20, 2005 | VSBIX vs FUMBX | |
| Fidelity Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Dec 20, 2005 | VSBIX vs FNBGX | |
| Fidelity SAI Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Oct 8, 2015 | VSBIX vs FBLTX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Mar 1, 2016 | VSBIX vs FUTBX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VSBIX
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 | 99 | Mar 16, 2009 | VSBIX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 99 | Dec 2, 1985 | VSBIX vs FEUGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 97 | Dec 28, 2009 | VSBIX vs VSBSX | |
| Integrity Short Term Government Fund | 96 | Jun 29, 2011 | VSBIX vs MDSIX | |
| Victory INCORE Fund for Income Class I | 94 | — | VSBIX vs VFFIX |
Top Performing VSBIX Alternatives (YTD)
VSBIX alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 0.87% | May 31, 1987 | VSBIX vs DFFGX | |
| T. Rowe Price GNMA Fund | 0.87% | Nov 25, 1985 | VSBIX vs PRGMX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 0.80% | Dec 2, 1985 | VSBIX vs FEUGX | |
| DWS GNMA Fund | 0.68% | Jul 13, 2000 | VSBIX vs SGINX | |
| PIMCO GNMA and Government Securities Fund | 0.60% | Jul 30, 1997 | VSBIX vs PDMIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VSBIX
VSBIX 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 | VSBIX vs GUSTX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 1.42% | May 31, 1987 | VSBIX vs DFFGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 1.44% | Dec 28, 2009 | VSBIX vs VSBSX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 1.56% | Dec 2, 1985 | VSBIX vs FEUGX | |
| Commerce Short Term Government Fund | 1.84% | Dec 11, 1994 | VSBIX vs CFSTX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VSBIX
VSBIX 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 | VSBIX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | -0.53% | Dec 2, 1985 | VSBIX vs FEUGX | |
| Davis Government Bond Fund | -0.77% | Nov 30, 1994 | VSBIX vs RFBAX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | -0.84% | Dec 28, 2009 | VSBIX vs VSBSX | |
| American Century Short-Term Government Fund | -0.98% | Dec 14, 1982 | VSBIX vs TWUSX |
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