DWWNvsVGLTETF Comparison
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Principal Long Duration ETF (DWWN) and Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF (VGLT) belong to the same industry segment: US Government Bonds. DWWN's top 2 sector exposures are Sovereign and Non-Corporate. In contrast, VGLT's top sector exposures are Sovereign. DWWN is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.19%, versus 0.03% for VGLT. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of DWWN and VGLT below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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DWWN vs VGLT performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | DWWN VGLT | -1.29%-0.62% | -5.54%-3.59% | n/a-5.18% | n/a-7.56% | n/a+7.83% | n/a-30.35% |
| Flows | DWWN VGLT | -+$563M | -+$1.02B | -+$1.61B | -+$1.98B | -+$4.57B | -+$11.64B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | DWWN VGLT | +16.69%+9.56% | n/a+8.64% | n/a+11.70% | n/a+14.27% |
| Max drawdown | DWWN VGLT | -11.79%-7.01% | n/a-11.72% | n/a-14.05% | n/a-41.00% |
| Max drawdown duration | DWWN VGLT | 89d89d | n/a229d | n/a760d | n/a1776d |
Trading data
DWWN | VGLT | |
Last sale 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM | $23.38 | $51.39 |
| Previous close 10/15/2026 | $23.39 | $51.36 |
| Consolidated volume 10/15/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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is actively managed and doesn’t replicate an indexDWWN | VGLT | |
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Main metrics
Last update 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
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DWWN | VGLT | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $23.38 | $51.39 |
| 1D performance | -0.04% | +0.06% |
| AuM | $10.57 M | $10.91 B |
| E/R | 0.19% | 0.03% |
Characteristics
DWWN | VGLT | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | Principal Global Investors | Vanguard |
| Benchmark | - | Bloomberg US Long Treasury Index |
| N° of holdings | 42 | 100 |
| Asset class | - | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | May 21, 2026 | November 19, 2009 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
DWWN
USA
99.32%
Other
0.68%
VGLT
USA
97.69%
Other
2.31%
Sectors
DWWN
Sovereign
99.18%
Other
0.82%
VGLT
Sovereign
97.69%
Other
2.31%
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Diversification
DWWN
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
42.38%
VGLT
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
29.13%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
DWWN
USA, STRIPS 0% 15feb2053, USD (10958D)
3.61%
USA, STRIPS 0% 15may2051, USD (10955D)
3.56%
USA, STRIPS 0% 15nov2050, USD (10956D)
3.24%
USA, STRIPS 0% 15feb2052, USD (10957D)
3.13%
USA, STRIPS 0% 15may2053, USD (10958D)
2.95%
USA, STRIPS 0% 15feb2051, USD (10956D)
2.78%
USA, STRIPS 0% 15nov2054, USD (10957D)
2.70%
USA, STRIPS 0% 15may2049, USD (10958D)
2.67%
USA, STRIPS 0% 15aug2054, USD (10957D)
2.66%
USA, STRIPS 0% 15aug2051, USD (10956D)
2.65%
USA, STRIPS 0% 15feb2054, USD (10958D)
2.63%
USA, STRIPS 0% 15feb2049, USD (10958D)
2.62%
USA, STRIPS 0% 15feb2055, USD (10954D)
2.51%
USA, STRIPS 0% 15may2054, USD (10957D)
2.34%
USA, STRIPS 0% 15feb2048, USD (10957D)
2.33%
VGLT
USA, Bonds 5% 15may2056, USD
2.18%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15aug2055, USD
2.13%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15may2055, USD
2.12%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15feb2056, USD
2.09%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15nov2053, USD
2.09%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15feb2055, USD
2.08%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15nov2055, USD
2.08%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15may2054, USD
2.04%
USA, Bonds 4.5% 15nov2054, USD
2.00%
USA, Bonds 4.25% 15feb2054, USD
2.00%
USA, Bonds 4.25% 15aug2054, USD
1.96%
USA, Bonds 4.125% 15aug2053, USD
1.80%
USA, Bonds 4% 15nov2052, USD
1.59%
USA, Bonds 1.75% 15aug2041, USD
1.51%
USA, Bonds 3.625% 15feb2053, USD
1.48%
Frequently asked questions about DWWN and VGLT
Which ETF is bigger: DWWN or VGLT?
As of October 16, 2026, DWWN holds $10.57 M in assets under management (AUM), while VGLT manages $10.91 B.
What sectors do the DWWN and VGLT ETFs invest in?
DWWN leans toward sectors like Sovereign. Meanwhile, VGLT focuses on Sovereign.
What are the top holdings of the DWWN ETF and VGLT ETF?
DWWN top holdings include USA, STRIPS 0% 15feb2053, USD (10958D), USA, STRIPS 0% 15may2051, USD (10955D) and USA, STRIPS 0% 15nov2050, USD (10956D). VGLT holds in its top three: USA, Bonds 5% 15may2056, USD, USA, Bonds 4.75% 15aug2055, USD and USA, Bonds 4.75% 15may2055, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: DWWN or VGLT?
DWWN holds 59 securities with 42.38% of its assets in the top 15. VGLT has 101 securities and a top 15 weight of 29.13%.
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