Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Fund Investor Shares (VUSTX) Alternatives
Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Fund Investor Shares (VUSTX) 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 VUSTX. 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 VUSTX
VUSTX charges 0.20% annually. Among mutual funds in the Government Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VUSTX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.01% | Mar 16, 2009 | VUSTX vs GUSTX | |
| Fidelity SAI Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Oct 8, 2015 | VUSTX vs FBLTX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Mar 1, 2016 | VUSTX vs FUTBX | |
| Fidelity Intermediate Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | VUSTX vs FUAMX | |
| Fidelity Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Dec 20, 2005 | VUSTX vs FNBGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VUSTX
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 | VUSTX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 99 | Dec 2, 1985 | VUSTX vs FEUGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 97 | Aug 23, 2010 | VUSTX vs VSBIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 97 | Dec 28, 2009 | VUSTX vs VSBSX | |
| Integrity Short Term Government Fund | 96 | Jun 29, 2011 | VUSTX vs MDSIX |
Top Performing VUSTX Alternatives (YTD)
VUSTX 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 | VUSTX vs FEUGX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 0.87% | May 31, 1987 | VUSTX vs DFFGX | |
| T. Rowe Price GNMA Fund | 0.62% | Nov 25, 1985 | VUSTX vs PRGMX | |
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.51% | Mar 16, 2009 | VUSTX vs GUSTX | |
| Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund | 0.37% | Nov 15, 1987 | VUSTX vs LTUSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VUSTX
VUSTX 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 | VUSTX vs GUSTX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 1.42% | Aug 23, 2010 | VUSTX vs VSBIX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 1.43% | May 31, 1987 | VUSTX vs DFFGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 1.44% | Dec 28, 2009 | VUSTX vs VSBSX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 1.56% | Dec 2, 1985 | VUSTX vs FEUGX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VUSTX
VUSTX 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 | VUSTX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | -0.53% | Dec 2, 1985 | VUSTX vs FEUGX | |
| Davis Government Bond Fund | -0.77% | Nov 30, 1994 | VUSTX vs RFBAX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | -0.81% | Aug 23, 2010 | VUSTX vs VSBIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | -0.84% | Dec 28, 2009 | VUSTX vs VSBSX |
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