Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF (VGMS) Performance
VGMS total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +0.1% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +1.1% total return
- Since first price
- +5.5% since 2025
VGMS trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | VGMS total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.3% | −0.7% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | −0.9% | −2.2% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | −0.9% | −3.5% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | +0.1% | −3.8% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | +1.1% | −4.2% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| Since inceptionJun 11, 2025 | +5.5% | −1.5% | — | — | — |
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: VGMS vs AGG
From Jun 11, 2025: VGMS grew to $10,552, AGG to $10,333.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
VGMS returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
VGMS annual returns table
| Year | VGMS | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +0.1% | −2.7% | −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.
VGMS risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +2.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 3.4% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.26 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.31 |
| Best month | +1.5% |
| Worst month | −2.4% |
| Best 12 months | +5.8% |
| Worst 12 months | +1.0% |
| Positive months | 80% |
| 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.
VGMS rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 5 | +1.0% | +4.3% | +5.8% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
VGMS performance overview
Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF (VGMS) returned +1.1% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Jun 11, 2025 it has returned +5.5%. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
Related: VGMS chart, VGMS dividends, VGMS bond profile. See the VGMS overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
VGMS performance FAQ
What is the VGMS return over the past year?
VGMS returned +1.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 4.2%.
How much would $10,000 invested in VGMS be worth?
$10,000 invested in VGMS at its first recorded close on June 11, 2025 would be worth about $10,552 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is VGMS?
Over the past history VGMS had an annualized volatility of 3.4% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.26 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).