- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Feb 26, 2021
- Category
- Global Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $5,000,000
- Index Tracked
- Bloomberg Global Aggregate ex-USD Float Adjusted RIC Capped Index (USD Hedged)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
VTILX Performance Chart
Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund (VTILX) is up 0.3% since the beginning of the year. VTILX is currently trading at $26 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VTILX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $999.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund (VTILX) has returned 0.25% so far this year and 1.28% over the past 12 months.
Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund
- 1D
- 0.04%
- 1M
- -0.77%
- 6M
- -0.17%
- YTD
- 0.25%
- 1Y
- 1.28%
- 3Y*
- 3.99%
- 5Y*
- -0.02%
- 10Y*
- —
- ALL TIME*
- 0.36%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
VTILX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 25, 2021, VTILX'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, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +3.4%, 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, VTILX closed higher 48% 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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.42% | 1.45% | -2.25% | 0.23% | 0.93% | 0.51% | -1.00% | 0.25% | |||||
| 2025 | 0.13% | 0.80% | -1.10% | 1.63% | -0.01% | 0.40% | -0.01% | 0.03% | 0.59% | 1.01% | -0.20% | -0.34% | 2.96% |
| 2024 | -0.43% | -0.52% | 1.03% | -1.37% | 0.20% | 0.58% | 2.20% | 0.50% | 1.39% | -0.53% | 1.47% | -0.60% | 3.91% |
| 2023 | 2.52% | -1.27% | 2.36% | 0.17% | 0.03% | -0.04% | 0.04% | 0.12% | -1.64% | -0.06% | 3.22% | 3.22% | 8.85% |
| 2022 | -1.49% | -1.44% | -2.25% | -2.56% | -0.96% | -1.75% | 3.40% | -3.72% | -2.84% | 0.46% | 2.49% | -2.93% | -13.01% |
| 2021 | 0.00% | 0.26% | -0.21% | 0.06% | 0.43% | 1.52% | -0.43% | -1.03% | -0.57% | 1.12% | -0.75% | 0.38% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.02%, beta of 0.03, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 25, 2021.
- This fund participated in 29.18% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 12.98% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.03 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.02 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 0.02 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
- 0.02%
- Beta
- 0.03
- R²
- 0.02
- Upside Capture
- 12.98%
- Downside Capture
- 29.18%
Expense Ratio
VTILX has an expense ratio of 0.07%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VTILX ranks 10 for risk / return — above 10% of mutual funds peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is below most peers; review the five component ranks for context.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund (VTILX) 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.
| VTILX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.96 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.30 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.08 | 1.25 | -0.17 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.49 | 2.00 | -1.51 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.26 | 8.49 | -7.24 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund provided a 4.18% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.08 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.08 | $1.11 | $1.19 | $1.12 | $0.24 | $0.18 |
Dividend yield | 4.18% | 4.27% | 4.52% | 4.22% | 0.94% | 0.62% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.36 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.49 | $1.11 |
| 2024 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.10 | $0.05 | $0.59 | $1.19 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.70 | $1.12 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.24 |
| 2021 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.10 | $0.18 |
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. 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 was 15.85%, occurring on Oct 21, 2022. Recovery took 827 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund drawdown is 1.60%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-15.85%Oct 2022 | 1y 2mo | 3y 3mo | 4y 6moAug 2021 - Feb 2026 | Bear market2022 |
-2.90%Mar 2026 | 25d | — | 5mo 3dMar 2026 - now | — |
-1.25%May 2021 | 2mo 17d | 1mo 14d | 4mo 1dMar 2021 - Jul 2021 | — |
-0.23%Jul 2021 | 1d | 1d | 1dJul 2021 - Jul 2021 | — |
-0.13%Jul 2021 | 1d | 5d | 5dJul 2021 - Jul 2021 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| VTILX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -15.85% | -56.78% | +40.93% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.90% | -9.10% | +6.20% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -2.90% | -18.90% | +16.00% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.85% | -25.43% | +9.58% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.60% | -1.58% | -0.02% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.76% | -10.70% | +4.94% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.13% | 2.14% | -1.01% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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