Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF (VGHY) Performance
VGHY total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −0.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +1.3% total return
- Since first price
- +1.5% since 2025
VGHY trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | VGHY total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.1% | −1.7% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | −1.6% | −3.2% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | −1.5% | −4.5% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | −0.3% | −4.8% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | +1.3% | −4.7% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| Since inceptionSep 17, 2025 | +1.5% | −4.5% | — | — | — |
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: VGHY vs AGG
From Sep 17, 2025: VGHY grew to $10,150, AGG to $9,965.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
VGHY returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
VGHY annual returns table
| Year | VGHY | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −0.3% | −3.2% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
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.
VGHY risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +1.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 3.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.54 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.61 |
| Best month | +1.6% |
| Worst month | −2.8% |
| Best 12 months | +1.4% |
| Worst 12 months | +1.4% |
| Positive months | 75% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
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.
VGHY rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 2 | +1.3% | +1.4% | +1.4% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
VGHY performance overview
Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF (VGHY) returned +1.3% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Sep 17, 2025 it has returned +1.5%. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
Related: VGHY chart, VGHY dividends, VGHY bond profile. See the VGHY overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
VGHY performance FAQ
What is the VGHY return over the past year?
VGHY returned +1.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 4.7%.
How much would $10,000 invested in VGHY be worth?
$10,000 invested in VGHY at its first recorded close on September 17, 2025 would be worth about $10,150 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is VGHY?
Over the past history VGHY had an annualized volatility of 3.9% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.54 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).