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VTSPX vs. VFITX
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Performance

VTSPX vs. VFITX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Institutional Shares (VTSPX) and Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Fund Investor Shares (VFITX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

-2.00%0.00%2.00%4.00%6.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
3.02%
2.74%
VTSPX
VFITX

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, VTSPX achieves a 4.64% return, which is significantly higher than VFITX's 1.35% return. Over the past 10 years, VTSPX has outperformed VFITX with an annualized return of 2.38%, while VFITX has yielded a comparatively lower 0.59% annualized return.


VTSPX

YTD

4.64%

1M

-0.08%

6M

3.03%

1Y

6.09%

5Y (annualized)

3.44%

10Y (annualized)

2.38%

VFITX

YTD

1.35%

1M

-1.48%

6M

2.75%

1Y

5.24%

5Y (annualized)

-0.83%

10Y (annualized)

0.59%

Key characteristics


VTSPXVFITX
Sharpe Ratio3.121.01
Sortino Ratio5.161.49
Omega Ratio1.691.18
Calmar Ratio4.900.33
Martin Ratio22.602.99
Ulcer Index0.28%1.79%
Daily Std Dev2.00%5.29%
Max Drawdown-5.35%-18.61%
Current Drawdown-0.43%-11.49%

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VTSPX vs. VFITX - Expense Ratio Comparison

VTSPX has a 0.04% expense ratio, which is lower than VFITX'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%.


VFITX
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Fund Investor Shares
Expense ratio chart for VFITX: current value at 0.20% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.20%
Expense ratio chart for VTSPX: current value at 0.04% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.04%

Correlation

-0.50.00.51.00.6

The correlation between VTSPX and VFITX is 0.60, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

VTSPX vs. VFITX - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Institutional Shares (VTSPX) and Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Fund Investor Shares (VFITX). 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.


Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for VTSPX, currently valued at 3.12, compared to the broader market0.002.004.003.121.01
The chart of Sortino ratio for VTSPX, currently valued at 5.16, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.005.161.49
The chart of Omega ratio for VTSPX, currently valued at 1.69, compared to the broader market1.002.003.004.001.691.18
The chart of Calmar ratio for VTSPX, currently valued at 4.90, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.0020.0025.004.900.33
The chart of Martin ratio for VTSPX, currently valued at 22.60, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.0022.602.99
VTSPX
VFITX

The current VTSPX Sharpe Ratio is 3.12, which is higher than the VFITX Sharpe Ratio of 1.01. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of VTSPX and VFITX, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio0.001.002.003.004.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
3.12
1.01
VTSPX
VFITX

Dividends

VTSPX vs. VFITX - Dividend Comparison

VTSPX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.90%, less than VFITX's 3.99% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
VTSPX
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Institutional Shares
2.90%2.86%6.84%4.69%1.21%1.96%2.47%1.52%0.80%0.00%0.85%0.06%
VFITX
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Fund Investor Shares
3.99%3.44%1.97%0.94%1.18%2.32%2.34%1.77%1.61%1.69%1.64%1.52%

Drawdowns

VTSPX vs. VFITX - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum VTSPX drawdown since its inception was -5.35%, smaller than the maximum VFITX drawdown of -18.61%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VTSPX and VFITX. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-0.43%
-11.49%
VTSPX
VFITX

Volatility

VTSPX vs. VFITX - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Institutional Shares (VTSPX) is 0.49%, while Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Fund Investor Shares (VFITX) has a volatility of 1.30%. This indicates that VTSPX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than VFITX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
0.49%
1.30%
VTSPX
VFITX