Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Shares (VSIGX) Alternatives
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Shares (VSIGX) 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 VSIGX. 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 VSIGX
VSIGX charges 0.07% annually. Among mutual funds in the Government Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VSIGX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.01% | Mar 16, 2009 | VSIGX vs GUSTX | |
| Fidelity SAI Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Oct 8, 2015 | VSIGX vs FBLTX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Mar 1, 2016 | VSIGX vs FUTBX | |
| Fidelity Intermediate Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | VSIGX vs FUAMX | |
| Fidelity Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Dec 20, 2005 | VSIGX vs FNBGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VSIGX
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 | VSIGX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 99 | Dec 2, 1985 | VSIGX vs FEUGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 97 | Aug 23, 2010 | VSIGX vs VSBIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 97 | Dec 28, 2009 | VSIGX vs VSBSX | |
| Integrity Short Term Government Fund | 96 | Jun 29, 2011 | VSIGX vs MDSIX |
Top Performing VSIGX Alternatives (YTD)
VSIGX 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 | VSIGX vs FEUGX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 0.87% | May 31, 1987 | VSIGX vs DFFGX | |
| T. Rowe Price GNMA Fund | 0.62% | Nov 25, 1985 | VSIGX vs PRGMX | |
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.51% | Mar 16, 2009 | VSIGX vs GUSTX | |
| Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund | 0.37% | Nov 15, 1987 | VSIGX vs LTUSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VSIGX
VSIGX 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 | VSIGX vs GUSTX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 1.42% | Aug 23, 2010 | VSIGX vs VSBIX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 1.43% | May 31, 1987 | VSIGX vs DFFGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 1.44% | Dec 28, 2009 | VSIGX vs VSBSX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 1.56% | Dec 2, 1985 | VSIGX vs FEUGX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VSIGX
VSIGX 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 | VSIGX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | -0.53% | Dec 2, 1985 | VSIGX vs FEUGX | |
| Davis Government Bond Fund | -0.77% | Nov 30, 1994 | VSIGX vs RFBAX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | -0.81% | Aug 23, 2010 | VSIGX vs VSBIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | -0.84% | Dec 28, 2009 | VSIGX vs VSBSX |
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