Vanguard Total Treasury ETF (VTG) Alternatives
Vanguard Total Treasury ETF (VTG) belongs to the Intermediate Core Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VTG. 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 VTG
VTG charges 0.03% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VTG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Dec 12, 2018 | VTG vs BBAG | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | Apr 3, 2007 | VTG vs BIV | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2033 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jun 27, 2023 | VTG vs IBTO | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jun 11, 2024 | VTG vs IBGA | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jul 6, 2022 | VTG vs IBTM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VTG
Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 98 | Feb 28, 2024 | VTG vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 83 | Feb 9, 2022 | VTG vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 80 | Oct 31, 2022 | VTG vs JUCY | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 70 | Sep 30, 2019 | VTG vs OVB | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 70 | Oct 1, 2020 | VTG vs PIFI |
Top Performing VTG Alternatives (YTD)
VTG alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 1.94% | Oct 31, 2022 | VTG vs JUCY | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 1.52% | Sep 30, 2019 | VTG vs OVB | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.28% | Feb 28, 2024 | VTG vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 0.82% | Feb 9, 2022 | VTG vs BFIX | |
| Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond ETF | 0.51% | Apr 18, 2018 | VTG vs HTAB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VTG
VTG alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.78% | Feb 28, 2024 | VTG vs USDX | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.88% | Oct 1, 2020 | VTG vs PIFI | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 3.07% | Feb 9, 2022 | VTG vs BFIX | |
| Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF | 3.26% | Jul 7, 2025 | VTG vs VGVT | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 3.86% | Oct 31, 2022 | VTG vs JUCY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VTG
VTG alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | -0.94% | Feb 28, 2024 | VTG vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -1.22% | Feb 9, 2022 | VTG vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -1.47% | Oct 31, 2022 | VTG vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | -1.85% | Oct 1, 2020 | VTG vs PIFI | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | -2.42% | Jan 19, 2023 | VTG vs PCRB |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | -3.66% | Sep 7, 2010 | VTG vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | -3.29% | Jun 27, 2016 | VTG vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 62 | -6.16% | Mar 25, 2004 | VTG vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 85 | 3.51% | Jan 26, 2011 | VTG vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | -9.39% | Nov 13, 2000 | VTG vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 74 | -0.74% | Jun 24, 2008 | VTG vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 65 | 3.69% | Feb 7, 2019 | VTG vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 50 | 0.09% | Apr 3, 2007 | VTG vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 47 | -1.48% | Dec 19, 2013 | VTG vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 60 | 3.54% | Jan 26, 2004 | VTG vs VTV |
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