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MLDRvsVGSHETF Comparison

ETF 1
MLDR

Global X Intermediate-Term Treasury Ladder ETF

This fund is part of
US Government Bonds
+0.09%
VS
ETF 2
VGSH

Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF

This fund is part of
US Government Bonds
+0.09%

Global X Intermediate-Term Treasury Ladder ETF (MLDR) and Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF (VGSH) belong to the same industry segment: US Government Bonds. In contrast, VGSH's top sector exposures are Sovereign. MLDR is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.12%, versus 0.03% for VGSH. MLDR is down -1.07% year-to-date (YTD) with +$513K in YTD flows. VGSH performs better with 1.07% YTD performance, and +$9.46B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of MLDR and VGSH 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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MLDR vs VGSH performance and flow charts

Performance

-0.4-0.20.00.20.40.6%Aug 3Aug 10Aug 17Aug 24Aug 31

Cumulative Flows

0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 BAug 3Aug 10Aug 17Aug 24Aug 31

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/03/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
MLDR
VGSH
-0.15%+0.22%
-0.41%+0.58%
-1.07%+1.07%
+0.26%+2.48%
n/a+13.42%
n/a+9.97%
Flows
MLDR
VGSH
-+$4.74B
-+$5.58B
+$513K+$9.46B
+$1M+$12.52B
-+$12.43B
-+$22.44B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
MLDR
VGSH
+3.68%+1.34%
+3.48%+1.22%
n/a+1.55%
n/a+1.95%
Max drawdown
MLDR
VGSH
-1.42%-0.30%
-3.18%-0.85%
n/a-0.96%
n/a-5.72%
Max drawdown duration
MLDR
VGSH
66d9d
186d123d
n/a122d
n/a972d
Trading data

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MLDR
VGSH
Last sale
9/4/2026 at 1:30 PM
$47.79
$57.92
Previous close
09/03/2026
$47.81
$57.92
Consolidated volume
09/03/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 9/4/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
MLDR
VGSH
Last price
$47.79
$57.92
1D performance
-0.05%
+0.00%
AuM$8.60 M$34.83 B
E/R0.12%0.03%
Characteristics
MLDR
VGSH
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderGlobal XVanguard
BenchmarkFTSE US Treasury 3-10 Years Laddered Bond IndexBloomberg US Treasury 1-3 Year Index
N° of holdings-91
Asset class-Fixed Income
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateSeptember 9, 2024November 19, 2009
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

MLDR
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VGSH
USA
99.39%
Other
0.61%

Sectors

MLDR
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VGSH
Sovereign
99.39%
Other
0.61%
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Diversification

MLDR
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VGSH

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

20.24%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 1, 1970
MLDR
Data will be available soon
VGSH
USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028)
2.24%
USA, Notes 4.625% 30apr2029, USD (Y-2029)
1.40%
USA, Notes 4.5% 31may2029, USD (Z-2029)
1.36%
USA, Notes 4% 31jul2029, USD (AB-2029)
1.36%
USA, Notes 4.25% 30jun2029, USD (AA-2029)
1.30%
USA, Notes 4.25% 28feb2029, USD (V-2029)
1.30%
USA, Notes 4.125% 31mar2029, USD (W-2029)
1.30%
USA, Notes 2.875% 15aug2028, USD (E-2028)
1.26%
USA, Notes 3.75% 15aug2027, USD (AR-2027)
1.26%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15jan2028, USD (AJ-2028)
1.25%
USA, Notes 2.875% 15may2028, USD (C-2028)
1.25%
USA, Notes 3.875% 15jul2028, USD (AQ-2028)
1.25%
USA, Notes 3.375% 29feb2028, USD (AY-2028)
1.25%
USA, Notes 1% 31jul2028, USD (N-2028)
1.24%
USA, Notes 1.125% 29feb2028, USD (H-2028)
1.23%
Frequently asked questions about MLDR and VGSH

How have the MLDR and VGSH ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 3, 2026, MLDR is down -1.07% year-to-date (YTD), while VGSH has returned 1.07%. That puts VGSH better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: MLDR or VGSH?

Year-to-date, the MLDR ETF saw +$513K in flows, compared to +$9.46B for VGSH.

Which ETF is more volatile: MLDR or VGSH?

Over the past year, MLDR had a volatility of 3.48%, while VGSH experienced 1.22%.

Which ETF is bigger: MLDR or VGSH?

As of September 3, 2026, MLDR holds $8.60 M in assets under management (AUM), while VGSH manages $34.83 B.

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