VGSHvsUSFRETF Comparison
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Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF (VGSH) and WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund (USFR) belong to the same industry segment: US Government Bonds. VGSH's top 3 sector exposures are and Sovereign. VGSH is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, versus 0.15% for USFR. VGSH is up 0.47% year-to-date (YTD) with +$3.56B in YTD flows. USFR performs better with 1.77% YTD performance, and +$1.04B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VGSH and USFR 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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VGSH vs USFR performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/18/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VGSH USFR | +0.14%+0.32% | +0.24%+0.95% | +0.47%+1.77% | +3.20%+4.01% | +13.16%+14.96% | +9.49%+19.92% |
| Flows | VGSH USFR | -$223M+$536M | +$695M+$794M | +$3.56B+$1.04B | +$6.72B-$1.23B | +$6.82B+$618M | +$17.28B+$16.29B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | VGSH USFR | +1.57%+0.16% | +1.30%+0.17% | +1.59%+0.21% | +1.95%+0.22% |
| Max drawdown | VGSH USFR | -0.40%n/a | -0.85%n/a | -0.96%n/a | -5.75%-0.04% |
| Max drawdown duration | VGSH USFR | 56dn/a | 109dn/a | 122dn/a | 1013d29d |
Trading data
VGSH | USFR | |
Last sale 6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM | $58.12 | $50.45 |
| Previous close 06/18/2026 | $58.05 | $50.43 |
| Consolidated volume 06/18/2026 | ||
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Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
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Main metrics
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VGSH | USFR | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $58.12 | $50.45 |
| 1D performance | +0.12% | +0.04% |
| AuM | $29.04 B | $17.46 B |
| E/R | 0.03% | 0.15% |
Characteristics
VGSH | USFR | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Vanguard | WisdomTree |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg US Treasury 1-3 Year Index | Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Bond Index |
| N° of holdings | 68 | 1 |
| Asset class | Fixed Income | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | November 19, 2009 | February 4, 2014 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
VGSH
USA
99.5%
Other
0.5%
USFR
USA
99.06%
Other
0.94%
Sectors
VGSH
Sovereign
72.13%
Other
27.87%
USFR
Other
100%
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Diversification
VGSH
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
20.24%
USFR
Total weight of top 5 holdings out of 5
99.06%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of April 30, 2026
VGSH
USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028)
2.25%
USA, Notes 4.625% 30apr2029, USD (Y-2029)
1.41%
US91282CNP22
1.36%
USA, Notes 4.25% 28feb2029, USD (V-2029)
1.32%
USA, Notes 4.125% 31mar2029, USD (W-2029)
1.31%
USA, Notes 4.625% 15jun2027, USD (AP-2027)
1.30%
USA, Notes 4.5% 15may2027, USD (AN-2027)
1.27%
USA, Notes 3.75% 15aug2027, USD (AR-2027)
1.27%
USA, Notes 2.875% 15aug2028, USD (E-2028)
1.26%
US91282CNM90
1.26%
USA, Notes 4.25% 15jan2028, USD (AJ-2028)
1.26%
USA, Notes 2.875% 15may2028, USD (C-2028)
1.25%
US91282CQB09
1.25%
USA, Notes 4.375% 15jul2027, USD (AQ-2027)
1.24%
USA, Notes 1% 31jul2028, USD (N-2028)
1.24%
USFR
US91282CPG05
27.93%
US91282CNQ05
27.90%
US91282CPX38
27.88%
US91282CMX64
7.99%
US91282CQM63
7.36%
Frequently asked questions about VGSH and USFR
How have the VGSH and USFR ETFs performed in 2026?
As of June 18, 2026, VGSH is up 0.47% year-to-date (YTD), while USFR has returned 1.77%. That puts USFR better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: VGSH or USFR?
Year-to-date, the VGSH ETF saw +$3.56B in flows, compared to +$1.04B for USFR.
Which ETF is more volatile: VGSH or USFR?
Over the past year, VGSH had a volatility of 1.3%, while USFR experienced 0.17%.
Which ETF is bigger: VGSH or USFR?
As of June 18, 2026, VGSH holds $29.04 B in assets under management (AUM), while USFR manages $17.46 B.
What are the top holdings of the VGSH ETF and USFR ETF?
VGSH top holdings include USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028), USA, Notes 4.625% 30apr2029, USD (Y-2029) and US91282CNP22. USFR holds in its top three: US91282CPG05, US91282CNQ05 and US91282CPX38.
Which ETF is more diversified: VGSH or USFR?
VGSH holds 91 securities with 20.24% of its assets in the top 15. USFR has 5 securities.
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