Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF (VGUS) Performance
VGUS total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +2.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +3.7% total return
- Since first price
- +6.8% since 2025
VGUS trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | VGUS total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.4% | +0.1% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | +1.0% | +0.0% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | +1.8% | +0.0% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | +2.9% | +0.2% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | +3.7% | +0.0% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| Since inceptionFeb 11, 2025 | +6.8% | +0.8% | — | — | — |
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: VGUS vs AGG
From Feb 11, 2025: VGUS grew to $10,676, AGG to $10,540.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
VGUS returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
VGUS annual returns table
| Year | VGUS | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +2.9% | −0.0% | −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.
VGUS risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +3.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 0.2% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.12 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.16 |
| Best month | +0.5% |
| Worst month | +0.2% |
| Best 12 months | +4.1% |
| Worst 12 months | +3.6% |
| Positive months | 100% |
| 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.
VGUS rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 9 | +3.6% | +3.9% | +4.1% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
VGUS performance overview
Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF (VGUS) returned +3.7% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Feb 11, 2025 it has returned +6.8%. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
Related: VGUS chart, VGUS dividends, VGUS bond profile. See the VGUS overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
VGUS performance FAQ
What is the VGUS return over the past year?
VGUS returned +3.7% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 0.0%.
How much would $10,000 invested in VGUS be worth?
$10,000 invested in VGUS at its first recorded close on February 11, 2025 would be worth about $10,676 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is VGUS?
Over the past history VGUS had an annualized volatility of 0.2% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.12 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).