Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Shares (VSBSX)
Fund Info
| ISIN | US92206C3007 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 92206C300 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Dec 28, 2009 |
| Category | Government Bonds |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
VSBSX has an expense ratio of 0.07% which is considered to be low.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Shares, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Shares had a return of 0.53% year-to-date (YTD) and 3.03% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Shares had an annualized return of 0.98%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.99%, indicating that Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Shares did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 0.53% | 11.18% |
| 1 month | 0.60% | 5.60% |
| 6 months | 2.08% | 17.48% |
| 1 year | 3.03% | 26.33% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 1.03% | 13.16% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 0.98% | 10.99% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VSBSX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.39% | -0.44% | 0.30% | -0.34% | 0.53% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 0.78% | -0.77% | 1.60% | 0.25% | -0.36% | -0.50% | 0.35% | 0.40% | -0.06% | 0.32% | 1.05% | 1.11% | 4.22% |
| 2022 | -0.67% | -0.42% | -1.41% | -0.51% | 0.57% | -0.63% | 0.40% | -0.77% | -1.21% | -0.06% | 0.64% | 0.14% | -3.87% |
| 2021 | 0.04% | -0.06% | -0.02% | 0.03% | 0.08% | -0.17% | 0.17% | -0.03% | -0.12% | -0.32% | -0.03% | -0.26% | -0.69% |
| 2020 | 0.56% | 0.90% | 1.20% | 0.16% | 0.10% | 0.04% | 0.08% | -0.02% | 0.02% | -0.04% | 0.00% | 0.07% | 3.09% |
| 2019 | 0.26% | 0.08% | 0.66% | 0.20% | 0.75% | 0.43% | -0.05% | 0.78% | -0.11% | 0.33% | -0.03% | 0.17% | 3.51% |
| 2018 | -0.29% | -0.04% | 0.18% | -0.17% | 0.34% | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.32% | -0.13% | 0.13% | 0.37% | 0.79% | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 0.15% | 0.03% | 0.07% | 0.14% | 0.09% | -0.06% | 0.19% | 0.24% | -0.19% | -0.10% | -0.19% | -0.02% | 0.35% |
| 2016 | 0.59% | 0.11% | 0.16% | 0.01% | -0.13% | 0.61% | -0.08% | -0.17% | 0.12% | -0.03% | -0.47% | 0.06% | 0.78% |
| 2015 | 0.54% | -0.25% | 0.20% | 0.04% | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.06% | -0.05% | 0.31% | -0.09% | -0.29% | -0.06% | 0.51% |
| 2014 | 0.17% | 0.08% | -0.13% | 0.13% | 0.13% | -0.01% | -0.11% | 0.13% | -0.05% | 0.28% | 0.14% | -0.24% | 0.50% |
| 2013 | 0.02% | 0.07% | 0.02% | 0.07% | -0.13% | -0.08% | 0.17% | -0.13% | 0.22% | 0.12% | 0.07% | -0.14% | 0.30% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VSBSX is 54, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
VSBSX (Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Shares)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Shares (VSBSX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Shares granted a 3.76% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.72 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.72 | $0.64 | $0.22 | $0.13 | $0.35 | $0.46 | $0.36 | $0.22 | $0.17 | $0.14 | $0.09 | $0.07 |
Dividend yield | 3.76% | 3.29% | 1.12% | 0.63% | 1.72% | 2.26% | 1.79% | 1.10% | 0.83% | 0.71% | 0.45% | 0.34% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Shares. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.26 | |||||||
| 2023 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.64 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.22 |
| 2021 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.13 |
| 2020 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.13 | $0.35 |
| 2019 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.46 |
| 2018 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.36 |
| 2017 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.22 |
| 2016 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.17 |
| 2015 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.14 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.09 |
| 2013 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.07 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Shares. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Shares was 5.77%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 393 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Shares drawdown is 0.16%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5.77% | Aug 4, 2021 | 307 | Oct 20, 2022 | 393 | May 15, 2024 | 700 |
| -1.02% | Sep 11, 2017 | 171 | May 15, 2018 | 131 | Nov 19, 2018 | 302 |
| -0.93% | Jul 6, 2016 | 115 | Dec 15, 2016 | 156 | Aug 1, 2017 | 271 |
| -0.83% | Nov 5, 2010 | 65 | Feb 8, 2011 | 57 | May 2, 2011 | 122 |
| -0.7% | Dec 2, 2009 | 21 | Dec 31, 2009 | 23 | Feb 4, 2010 | 44 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Shares volatility is 0.42%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.