Vanguard Short Duration Bond ETF (VSDB) Performance
VSDB total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +0.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +1.6% total return
- Since first price
- +5.6% since 2025
VSDB trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | VSDB total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.4% | +0.0% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | +0.0% | −1.1% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | +0.0% | −2.1% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | +0.9% | −2.1% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | +1.6% | −2.5% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| Since inceptionApr 3, 2025 | +5.6% | −0.7% | — | — | — |
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: VSDB vs AGG
From Apr 3, 2025: VSDB grew to $10,558, AGG to $10,252.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
VSDB returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
VSDB annual returns table
| Year | VSDB | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +0.9% | −1.5% | −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.
VSDB risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +3.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 2.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.27 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.33 |
| Best month | +1.2% |
| Worst month | −1.3% |
| Best 12 months | +5.2% |
| Worst 12 months | +1.4% |
| Positive months | 82% |
| 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.
VSDB rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 7 | +1.4% | +4.0% | +5.2% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
VSDB performance overview
Vanguard Short Duration Bond ETF (VSDB) returned +1.6% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Apr 3, 2025 it has returned +5.6%. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
Related: VSDB chart, VSDB dividends, VSDB bond profile. See the VSDB overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
VSDB performance FAQ
What is the VSDB return over the past year?
VSDB returned +1.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 2.5%.
How much would $10,000 invested in VSDB be worth?
$10,000 invested in VSDB at its first recorded close on April 3, 2025 would be worth about $10,558 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is VSDB?
Over the past history VSDB had an annualized volatility of 2.1% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.27 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).