Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF (VGIT) Performance
VGIT total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −1.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −1.2% total return
- 5 years
- +0.1% a year
- 10 years
- +1.0% a year
- Since first price
- +2.0% a year since 2009
VGIT trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | VGIT total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +1.2% | +0.9% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | −0.4% | −1.4% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | −1.6% | −3.5% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | −1.4% | −4.2% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | −1.2% | −5.0% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| 3 years | +13.5%+4.3%/yr | +1.5% | +16.6%+5.2%/yr | +9.7%+3.1%/yr | +87.4%+23.3%/yr |
| 5 years | +0.3%+0.1%/yr | −14.2% | −0.8%−0.2%/yr | −32.5%−7.6%/yr | +79.3%+12.4%/yr |
| 10 years | +10.7%+1.0%/yr | −13.4% | +14.0%+1.3%/yr | −18.7%−2.0%/yr | +315.9%+15.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +23.7%+1.4%/yr | −11.4% | +32.2%+1.9%/yr | +9.9%+0.6%/yr | +696.0%+14.8%/yr |
| Since inceptionNov 23, 2009 | +40.2%+2.0%/yr | −4.4% | — | — | — |
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: VGIT vs AGG
From Nov 23, 2009: VGIT grew to $14,018, AGG to $14,721.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
VGIT returns by calendar year
13 of 16 full years positive. Best 2011 (+9.6%), worst 2022 (−10.5%). 2026 is year to date.
VGIT annual returns table
| Year | VGIT | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −1.4% | −4.6% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 2025 | +7.3% | −2.1% | +7.2% | +4.3% | +17.7% |
| 2024 | +1.4% | −3.8% | +1.3% | −8.1% | +24.9% |
| 2023 | +4.3% | −6.4% | +5.7% | +2.8% | +26.2% |
| 2022 | −10.5% | −12.7% | −13.0% | −31.2% | −18.2% |
| 2021 | −2.6% | −3.3% | −1.8% | −4.6% | +28.7% |
| 2020 | +7.0% | −2.3% | +7.5% | +18.2% | +18.3% |
| 2019 | +6.2% | −2.2% | +8.5% | +14.1% | +31.2% |
| 2018 | +1.4% | −2.6% | +0.1% | −1.6% | −4.6% |
| 2017 | +1.7% | −2.1% | +3.6% | +9.2% | +21.7% |
| 2016 | +0.8% | −5.2% | +2.4% | +1.2% | +12.0% |
| 2015 | +1.6% | −2.7% | +0.5% | −1.8% | +1.2% |
| 2014 | +4.6% | −1.3% | +6.0% | +27.3% | +13.5% |
| 2013 | −2.9% | −5.1% | −2.0% | −13.4% | +32.3% |
| 2012 | +2.2% | −2.5% | +3.8% | +2.6% | +16.0% |
| 2011 | +9.6% | −2.5% | +7.7% | +34.0% | +1.9% |
| 2010 | +7.5% | −5.0% | +6.4% | +9.0% | +15.1% |
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.
VGIT largest drawdowns
Now 4.0% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2020 | −16.6% | Oct 20, 2022 | not yet | 2.2 years | 6.2 years so far |
| Nov 4, 2010 | −5.5% | Feb 8, 2011 | Jun 16, 2011 | 3 months | 7 months |
| Jul 5, 2016 | −5.4% | May 16, 2018 | Mar 22, 2019 | 1.9 years | 2.7 years |
| May 1, 2013 | −5.1% | Sep 5, 2013 | Oct 13, 2014 | 4 months | 1.5 years |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 5% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
VGIT risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +3.5% | −0.4% | +0.8% | +1.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 4.6% | 5.4% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.18 | -0.73 | -0.31 | 0.14 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.24 | -0.88 | -0.40 | 0.21 |
| Best month | +3.1% | +3.1% | +3.1% | +3.1% |
| Worst month | −2.4% | −3.3% | −3.3% | −3.3% |
| Best 12 months | +9.4% | +9.4% | +12.0% | +12.0% |
| Worst 12 months | −1.9% | −12.1% | −12.1% | −12.1% |
| Positive months | 61% | 48% | 51% | 53% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.13 | 0.17 | 0.04 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 0.15 | — |
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.
VGIT rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 192 | −12.1% | +2.5% | +12.0% | 67% |
| 3-year (a year) | 168 | −5.1% | +2.0% | +6.4% | 79% |
| 5-year (a year) | 144 | −1.1% | +1.3% | +4.2% | 83% |
| 10-year (a year) | 84 | +0.4% | +1.3% | +3.8% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2009. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
VGIT performance overview
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF (VGIT) returned −1.2% over the past year and +1.0% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2009 it has returned +2.0% a year, turning $10,000 into about $14,018. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
The deepest decline was −16.6%, from Aug 4, 2020 to Oct 20, 2022; the fund has not yet regained that high. VGIT finished 13 of its 16 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2011 (+9.6%) and the worst 2022 (−10.5%). Volatility has been 4.3% a year.
Related: VGIT chart, VGIT dividends, VGIT bond profile. See the VGIT overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
VGIT performance FAQ
What is the VGIT return over the past year?
VGIT returned −1.2% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 5.0%.
What is the average annual return of VGIT?
VGIT has returned +0.1% a year over 5 years, +1.0% a year over 10 years, +2.0% a year since November 23, 2009 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in VGIT be worth?
$10,000 invested in VGIT at its first recorded close on November 23, 2009 would be worth about $14,018 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for VGIT?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −10.5%. The best was 2011 at +9.6%.
What is the biggest drawdown of VGIT?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −16.6% between August 4, 2020 and October 20, 2022. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 4.0% below its peak.
How volatile is VGIT?
Over the past 3 years VGIT had an annualized volatility of 4.6% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.18 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).