Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF (EDV) Performance
EDV total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −5.6% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −11.8% total return
- 5 years
- −11.9% a year
- 10 years
- −3.9% a year
- Since first price
- +2.4% a year since 2007
EDV trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | EDV total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +1.7% | +0.3% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | −1.7% | −3.0% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | −5.7% | −8.2% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | −5.6% | −9.2% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | −11.8% | −16.2% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| 3 years | +5.4%+1.8%/yr | −8.2% | +16.6%+5.2%/yr | +9.7%+3.1%/yr | +87.4%+23.3%/yr |
| 5 years | −46.9%−11.9%/yr | −56.5% | −0.8%−0.2%/yr | −32.5%−7.6%/yr | +79.3%+12.4%/yr |
| 10 years | −33.1%−3.9%/yr | −54.9% | +14.0%+1.3%/yr | −18.7%−2.0%/yr | +315.9%+15.3%/yr |
| 15 years | −0.1%−0.0%/yr | −47.2% | +32.2%+1.9%/yr | +9.9%+0.6%/yr | +696.0%+14.8%/yr |
| Since inceptionDec 13, 2007 | +56.0%+2.4%/yr | −37.9% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: EDV vs AGG
From Dec 13, 2007: EDV grew to $15,602, AGG to $16,714.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
EDV returns by calendar year
11 of 18 full years positive. Best 2011 (+55.9%), worst 2022 (−39.2%). 2026 is year to date.
EDV annual returns table
| Year | EDV | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −5.6% | −18.5% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 2025 | +0.7% | −14.0% | +7.2% | +4.3% | +17.7% |
| 2024 | −12.7% | −17.7% | +1.3% | −8.1% | +24.9% |
| 2023 | +1.4% | −30.8% | +5.7% | +2.8% | +26.2% |
| 2022 | −39.2% | −44.2% | −13.0% | −31.2% | −18.2% |
| 2021 | −6.2% | −19.5% | −1.8% | −4.6% | +28.7% |
| 2020 | +23.6% | −18.5% | +7.5% | +18.2% | +18.3% |
| 2019 | +18.7% | −11.4% | +8.5% | +14.1% | +31.2% |
| 2018 | −3.4% | −13.3% | +0.1% | −1.6% | −4.6% |
| 2017 | +13.9% | −6.6% | +3.6% | +9.2% | +21.7% |
| 2016 | +1.6% | −24.2% | +2.4% | +1.2% | +12.0% |
| 2015 | −4.8% | −23.5% | +0.5% | −1.8% | +1.2% |
| 2014 | +44.6% | −7.7% | +6.0% | +27.3% | +13.5% |
| 2013 | −19.8% | −24.3% | −2.0% | −13.4% | +32.3% |
| 2012 | +2.4% | −15.0% | +3.8% | +2.6% | +16.0% |
| 2011 | +55.9% | −16.6% | +7.7% | +34.0% | +1.9% |
| 2010 | +9.8% | −23.6% | +6.4% | +9.0% | +15.1% |
| 2009 | −35.8% | −36.2% | +3.0% | −21.8% | +26.4% |
| 2008 | +54.5% | −12.9% | +7.9% | +33.9% | −36.8% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
EDV largest drawdowns
Now 56.8% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2020 | −60.4% | Oct 7, 2026 | not yet | 6.6 years | 6.6 years so far |
| Dec 26, 2008 | −41.2% | Apr 5, 2010 | Sep 21, 2011 | 1.3 years | 2.7 years |
| Jul 24, 2012 | −29.7% | Aug 21, 2013 | Dec 10, 2014 | 1.1 years | 2.4 years |
| Jul 8, 2016 | −24.2% | Dec 14, 2016 | Aug 1, 2019 | 5 months | 3.1 years |
| Jan 30, 2015 | −23.5% | Jun 26, 2015 | Jun 16, 2016 | 5 months | 1.4 years |
| Oct 3, 2011 | −16.6% | Oct 27, 2011 | Dec 19, 2011 | 24 days | 3 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 5% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
EDV risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | −3.2% | −13.1% | −5.1% | +1.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 19.4% | 20.2% | 18.8% | 21.4% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.30 | -0.77 | -0.31 | 0.13 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.42 | -0.96 | -0.42 | 0.20 |
| Best month | +14.0% | +14.0% | +15.5% | +23.8% |
| Worst month | −9.1% | −12.6% | −12.6% | −21.5% |
| Best 12 months | +19.6% | +19.6% | +52.7% | +64.5% |
| Worst 12 months | −14.9% | −42.5% | −42.5% | −42.5% |
| Positive months | 47% | 42% | 48% | 48% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.77 | 0.70 | 0.22 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.49 | 0.54 | 0.18 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
EDV rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 215 | −42.5% | +1.2% | +64.5% | 55% |
| 3-year (a year) | 191 | −23.2% | +5.0% | +21.2% | 69% |
| 5-year (a year) | 167 | −14.7% | +5.0% | +17.7% | 69% |
| 10-year (a year) | 107 | −5.1% | +2.7% | +13.0% | 71% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2007. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
EDV performance overview
Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF (EDV) returned −11.8% over the past year and −3.9% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2007 it has returned +2.4% a year, turning $10,000 into about $15,602. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
The deepest decline was −60.4%, from Mar 9, 2020 to Oct 7, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. EDV finished 11 of its 18 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2011 (+55.9%) and the worst 2022 (−39.2%). Volatility has been 21.4% a year.
Related: EDV chart, EDV dividends, EDV bond profile. See the EDV overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
EDV performance FAQ
What is the EDV return over the past year?
EDV returned −11.8% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 16.2%.
What is the average annual return of EDV?
EDV has returned −11.9% a year over 5 years, −3.9% a year over 10 years, +2.4% a year since December 13, 2007 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in EDV be worth?
$10,000 invested in EDV at its first recorded close on December 13, 2007 would be worth about $15,602 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for EDV?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −39.2%. The best was 2011 at +55.9%.
What is the biggest drawdown of EDV?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −60.4% between March 9, 2020 and October 7, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 56.8% below its peak.
How volatile is EDV?
Over the past 3 years EDV had an annualized volatility of 19.4% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.30 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).