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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VTG
VTG charges 0.03% annually. No ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | 52.00B | Apr 2007 | VTG vs BIV | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | 1.11B | Dec 2018 | VTG vs BBAG | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 540.97M | Jul 2022 | VTG vs IBTM | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2033 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 462.58M | Jun 2023 | VTG vs IBTO | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | 95.94M | Jun 2024 | VTG vs IBGA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VTG
Among 49 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 94 | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | VTG vs USDX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 84 | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | VTG vs JUCY | |
| State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF | 64 | 34.71M | Sep 2024 | VTG vs MYCI | |
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 64 | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | VTG vs EDGF | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 59 | 10.78M | Feb 2022 | VTG vs BFIX |
Top Performing VTG Alternatives (YTD)
VTG is at 0.01% YTD. There are 49 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.13%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 3.13% | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | VTG vs JUCY | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 2.84% | 33.20M | Sep 2019 | VTG vs OVB | |
| Defined Duration 5 ETF | 2.21% | — | Nov 2025 | VTG vs DDV | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.79% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | VTG vs USDX | |
| Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond ETF | 1.59% | 301.68M | Apr 2018 | VTG vs HTAB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VTG
VTG has 3.51% 1-year volatility. There are 10 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.93%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.93% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | VTG vs USDX | |
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | 1.94% | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | VTG vs EDGF | |
| State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF | 2.22% | 34.71M | Sep 2024 | VTG vs MYCI | |
| Frontier Asset Core Bond ETF | 2.35% | 43.77M | Dec 2024 | VTG vs FCBD | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.62% | 101.28M | Oct 2020 | VTG vs PIFI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VTG
Among 49 ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.64%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3EDGE Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | -0.64% | 236.02M | Oct 2024 | VTG vs EDGF | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -0.83% | 217.59M | Oct 2022 | VTG vs JUCY | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | -0.94% | 364.51M | Feb 2024 | VTG vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -0.94% | 10.78M | Feb 2022 | VTG vs BFIX | |
| State Street My2029 Corporate Bond ETF | -1.56% | 34.71M | Sep 2024 | VTG vs MYCI |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
The 10 most viewed Vanguard ETFs shown here include VOO, VTI, VGT and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2T.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 74 | 11.34% | 1.60T | Sep 2010 | VTG vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 73 | 11.72% | 2.20T | May 2001 | VTG vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 76 | 30.49% | 144.20B | Mar 2004 | VTG vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 62 | 14.45% | 629.30B | Jan 2011 | VTG vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 45 | 9.78% | 365.00B | Jan 2004 | VTG vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 70 | 12.66% | 90.20B | Jun 2008 | VTG vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 80 | 12.42% | 94.60B | Nov 2006 | VTG vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 35 | 0.41% | 389.80B | Apr 2007 | VTG vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 60 | 8.03% | 124.70B | Apr 2006 | VTG vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 85 | 13.16% | 238.00B | Jan 2004 | VTG vs VTV |
Often Compared With VTG
Investors most often compare VTG with VGIT, GOVT, SCHG. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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