Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Shares (VSBSX) Alternatives
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Shares (VSBSX) 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 VSBSX. 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 VSBSX
VSBSX charges 0.07% annually. Among mutual funds in the Government Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VSBSX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.01% | Mar 16, 2009 | VSBSX vs GUSTX | |
| Fidelity SAI Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Oct 8, 2015 | VSBSX vs FBLTX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Mar 1, 2016 | VSBSX vs FUTBX | |
| Fidelity Intermediate Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | VSBSX vs FUAMX | |
| Fidelity Short-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Dec 20, 2005 | VSBSX vs FUMBX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VSBSX
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 | VSBSX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 99 | Dec 2, 1985 | VSBSX vs FEUGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 97 | Aug 23, 2010 | VSBSX vs VSBIX | |
| Integrity Short Term Government Fund | 96 | Jun 29, 2011 | VSBSX vs MDSIX | |
| Victory INCORE Fund for Income Class I | 95 | — | VSBSX vs VFFIX |
Top Performing VSBSX Alternatives (YTD)
VSBSX 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 | VSBSX vs FEUGX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 0.87% | May 31, 1987 | VSBSX vs DFFGX | |
| T. Rowe Price GNMA Fund | 0.62% | Nov 25, 1985 | VSBSX vs PRGMX | |
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.51% | Mar 16, 2009 | VSBSX vs GUSTX | |
| Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund | 0.37% | Nov 15, 1987 | VSBSX vs LTUSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VSBSX
VSBSX 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 | VSBSX vs GUSTX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 1.42% | Aug 23, 2010 | VSBSX vs VSBIX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 1.43% | May 31, 1987 | VSBSX vs DFFGX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 1.56% | Dec 2, 1985 | VSBSX vs FEUGX | |
| Commerce Short Term Government Fund | 1.85% | Dec 11, 1994 | VSBSX vs CFSTX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VSBSX
VSBSX 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 | VSBSX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | -0.53% | Dec 2, 1985 | VSBSX vs FEUGX | |
| Davis Government Bond Fund | -0.77% | Nov 30, 1994 | VSBSX vs RFBAX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | -0.81% | Aug 23, 2010 | VSBSX vs VSBIX | |
| American Century Short-Term Government Fund | -0.98% | Dec 14, 1982 | VSBSX vs TWUSX |
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