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Issuer
Vanguard
Inception Date
Feb 17, 2021
Category
Global Bonds
Min. Investment
$5,000,000
Index Tracked
Bloomberg Global Aggregate ex-USD Float Adjusted RIC Capped Index Hedged
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Bond
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

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Performance

VTIIX Performance Chart

Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund Investor Class (VTIIX) is up 1.1% since the beginning of the year. VTIIX is currently trading at $9 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VTIIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,020.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund Investor Class (VTIIX) has returned 1.13% so far this year and 2.35% over the past 12 months.


Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund Investor Class

1D
0.00%
1M
1.04%
YTD
1.13%
6M
1.47%
1Y
2.35%
3Y*
4.35%
5Y*
0.40%
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
-0.37%
1M
-0.01%
YTD
9.16%
6M
8.64%
1Y
25.22%
3Y*
19.78%
5Y*
11.99%
10Y*
13.88%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

VTIIX Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 2, 2021, VTIIX's average daily return is 0.00%, while the average monthly return is +0.04%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 144.4 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +3.3%, while the worst month was Aug 2022 at -3.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, VTIIX closed higher 41% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2023 with a return of +1.4%, while the worst single day was Jun 13, 2022 at -1.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.46%1.47%-2.27%0.23%0.92%0.35%1.13%
20250.20%0.75%-1.13%1.69%-0.01%0.43%-0.01%-0.01%0.54%1.00%-0.12%-0.39%2.95%
2024-0.51%-0.40%0.97%-1.28%0.19%0.53%2.13%0.53%1.41%-0.50%1.41%-0.69%3.82%
20232.45%-1.26%2.33%0.24%0.02%-0.08%0.15%0.04%-1.66%-0.07%3.18%3.21%8.72%
2022-1.47%-1.39%-2.34%-2.50%-1.03%-1.70%3.32%-3.72%-2.85%0.45%2.54%-2.94%-13.03%
2021-0.57%-0.17%0.02%0.42%1.53%-0.47%-1.06%-0.57%1.14%-0.77%-0.52%

Benchmark Metrics

Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund Investor Class has an annualized alpha of -0.01%, beta of 0.03, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 02, 2021.

  • This fund participated in 29.34% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 12.59% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.03 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
  • R2 of 0.01 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
-0.01%
Beta
0.03
0.01
Upside Capture
12.59%
Downside Capture
29.34%

Expense Ratio

VTIIX has an expense ratio of 0.11%, which is considered low.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

VTIIX ranks 9 for risk / return — in the bottom 9% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


VTIIX Risk / Return Rank: 99
Overall Rank
VTIIX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1010
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VTIIX Sortino Ratio Rank: 99
Sortino Ratio Rank
VTIIX Omega Ratio Rank: 99
Omega Ratio Rank
VTIIX Calmar Ratio Rank: 99
Calmar Ratio Rank
VTIIX Martin Ratio Rank: 88
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund Investor Class (VTIIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.


VTIIXBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

-1.29

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

-1.67

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.14

1.37

-0.23

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

0.80

2.78

-1.98

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

2.18

12.44

-10.25

Dividends

Dividend History

Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund Investor Class provided a 4.28% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.38 per share.


1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.4020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021
Dividend$0.38$0.37$0.40$0.37$0.08$0.06

Dividend yield

4.28%4.21%4.46%4.16%0.89%0.58%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund Investor Class. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.10
2025$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.16$0.37
2024$0.01$0.01$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.03$0.02$0.20$0.40
2023$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.24$0.37
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.08
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.03$0.06

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund Investor Class. 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 Total International Bond II Index Fund Investor Class was 15.95%, occurring on Oct 21, 2022. Recovery took 829 trading sessions.

The current Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund Investor Class drawdown is 0.79%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Bear market2022
-15.95%Oct 2022
1y 2mo3y 3mo
4y 6moAug 2021 - Feb 2026
2026 pullback2026
-2.94%Mar 2026
25d
3mo 23dMar 2026 - now
2021 pullback2021
-1.24%May 2021
2mo 11d1mo 24d
4mo 5dMar 2021 - Jul 2021
2021 pullback2021
-0.20%Jul 2021
0s1d
1dJul 2021 - Jul 2021
2026 pullback2026
-0.11%Feb 2026
0s1d
1dFeb 2026 - Feb 2026

Drawdown Indicators


VTIIXBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-15.95%

-56.78%

+40.83%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-2.94%

-9.10%

+6.16%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-2.94%

-18.90%

+15.96%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-15.95%

-25.43%

+9.48%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-33.92%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-0.79%

-1.80%

+1.01%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-6.00%

-10.71%

+4.71%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

1.08%

2.03%

-0.95%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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