VSBSX vs. VFISX
Compare and contrast key facts about Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Shares (VSBSX) and Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Fund Investor Shares (VFISX).
VSBSX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on Dec 28, 2009. VFISX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on Oct 28, 1991.
Scroll down to visually compare performance, riskiness, drawdowns, and other indicators and decide which better suits your portfolio: VSBSX or VFISX.
Correlation
The correlation between VSBSX and VFISX is -0.16. This indicates that the assets' prices tend to move in opposite directions. Negative correlation can be particularly beneficial for diversification and risk management, as one asset may offset the losses of the other during market fluctuations.
Performance
VSBSX vs. VFISX - Performance Comparison
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Key characteristics
VSBSX:
-1.00
VFISX:
3.65
VSBSX:
0.00
VFISX:
1.47
VSBSX:
0.00
VFISX:
1.36
VSBSX:
0.00%
VFISX:
0.56%
VSBSX:
0.00%
VFISX:
2.49%
VSBSX:
-0.87%
VFISX:
-8.22%
VSBSX:
-0.02%
VFISX:
-0.60%
Returns By Period
VSBSX
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
VFISX
1.73%
0.20%
2.33%
5.47%
0.48%
1.13%
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VSBSX vs. VFISX - Expense Ratio Comparison
VSBSX has a 0.07% expense ratio, which is lower than VFISX's 0.20% expense ratio. Despite the difference, both funds are considered low-cost compared to the broader market, where average expense ratios usually range from 0.3% to 0.9%.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
VSBSX vs. VFISX — Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
VSBSX
VFISX
VSBSX vs. VFISX - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Shares (VSBSX) and Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Fund Investor Shares (VFISX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
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Dividends
VSBSX vs. VFISX - Dividend Comparison
VSBSX has not paid dividends to shareholders, while VFISX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.88%.
| TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VSBSX Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VFISX Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Fund Investor Shares | 3.88% | 4.38% | 3.96% | 1.92% | 0.34% | 0.75% | 2.38% | 2.10% | 1.18% | 0.91% | 0.69% | 0.50% |
Drawdowns
VSBSX vs. VFISX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum VSBSX drawdown since its inception was -0.87%, smaller than the maximum VFISX drawdown of -8.22%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VSBSX and VFISX. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.
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Volatility
VSBSX vs. VFISX - Volatility Comparison
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