- ISIN
- US9229078780
- CUSIP
- 922907878
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Feb 12, 2001
- Category
- Municipal Bonds
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Assets Under Management
- $88B
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Performance
VWIUX Performance Chart
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares (VWIUX) is up 1.3% since the beginning of the year. VWIUX is currently trading at $14 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VWIUX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,088.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares (VWIUX) has returned 1.33% so far this year and 6.74% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VWIUX has returned 2.48% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.33% annually.
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares
- 1D
- 0.07%
- 1M
- 0.43%
- YTD
- 1.33%
- 6M
- 1.84%
- 1Y
- 6.74%
- 3Y*
- 4.56%
- 5Y*
- 1.70%
- 10Y*
- 2.48%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -2.64%
- 1M
- 0.25%
- YTD
- 7.86%
- 6M
- 7.47%
- 1Y
- 24.32%
- 3Y*
- 19.90%
- 5Y*
- 11.79%
- 10Y*
- 13.33%
VWIUX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 12, 2001, VWIUX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.29%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 19.9 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.1%, while the worst month was Feb 2008 at -4.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, VWIUX closed higher 38% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +3.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 19, 2020 at -2.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.93% | 1.29% | -2.36% | 1.02% | 0.35% | 0.15% | 1.33% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.48% | 1.28% | -1.14% | -0.18% | 0.13% | 0.88% | -0.02% | 0.88% | 1.92% | 1.08% | 0.28% | 0.28% | 5.99% |
| 2024 | -0.12% | 0.11% | 0.03% | -0.99% | -0.34% | 1.38% | 0.92% | 0.78% | 0.99% | -1.33% | 1.64% | -0.71% | 2.34% |
| 2023 | 2.54% | -1.96% | 1.88% | -0.07% | -0.80% | 0.76% | 0.24% | -0.87% | -2.23% | -0.82% | 5.08% | 2.25% | 5.90% |
| 2022 | -2.42% | -0.37% | -2.70% | -2.41% | 1.32% | -1.33% | 2.37% | -1.91% | -3.14% | -0.47% | 4.04% | 0.23% | -6.83% |
| 2021 | 0.34% | -1.54% | 0.52% | 0.73% | 0.31% | 0.18% | 0.65% | -0.23% | -0.70% | -0.17% | 0.66% | 0.08% | 0.81% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares has an annualized alpha of 3.54%, beta of -0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 13, 2001.
- This fund captured 10.68% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -2.63%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of -0.00 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 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 0.00 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
- 3.54%
- Beta
- -0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 10.68%
- Downside Capture
- -2.63%
Expense Ratio
VWIUX has an expense ratio of 0.09%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VWIUX ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares (VWIUX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| VWIUX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.92 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.96 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.78 | 1.36 | +0.42 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.29 | 2.69 | -0.40 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.60 | 12.34 | -4.74 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares provided a 3.33% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.46 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.46 | $0.56 | $0.49 | $0.38 | $0.34 | $0.28 | $0.36 | $0.42 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.42 |
Dividend yield | 3.33% | 4.06% | 3.63% | 2.78% | 2.51% | 1.89% | 2.40% | 2.88% | 2.89% | 2.82% | 2.91% | 2.96% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares. 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 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.19 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.04 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.56 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.49 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.38 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.34 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.28 |
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 Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares. 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 Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares was 11.38%, occurring on Oct 25, 2022. Recovery took 444 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares drawdown is 0.87%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -11.38%Oct 2022 | 1y 2mo | 1y 9mo | 2y 12moAug 2021 - Aug 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -10.55%Mar 2020 | 10d | 4mo 11d | 4mo 21dMar 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -8.21%Oct 2008 | 1mo 4d | 2mo 28d | 4mo 2dSep 2008 - Jan 2009 |
2013 pullback2013 | -5.87%Sep 2013 | 4mo 5d | 7mo 8d | 11mo 13dMay 2013 - Apr 2014 |
2011 pullback2011 | -5.65%Jan 2011 | 4mo 19d | 5mo 7d | 9mo 26dSep 2010 - Jun 2011 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VWIUX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -11.38% | -56.78% | +45.40% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.99% | -9.10% | +6.11% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -4.40% | -18.90% | +14.50% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -11.38% | -25.43% | +14.05% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -11.38% | -33.92% | +22.54% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.87% | -2.97% | +2.10% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.44% | -10.72% | +9.28% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.90% | 1.97% | -1.07% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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