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VGUSvsTUAETF Comparison

ETF 1

VGUS

Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF

This fund is part of

Money Market Bonds

+0.03%

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ETF 2

TUA

Simplify Short Term Treasury Futures Strategy ETF

This fund is part of

US Government Bonds

+0.33%

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Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF (VGUS) belongs to the Money Market Bonds segment. Simplify Short Term Treasury Futures Strategy ETF (TUA) is part of the US Government Bonds segment. VGUS's top 1 sector exposures are Sovereign. In contrast, TUA's top sector exposures are Government Agencies and Sovereign. VGUS is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.07%, versus 0.25% for TUA. VGUS is up 2.96% year-to-date (YTD) with +$670M in YTD flows. TUA performs worse with -7.86% YTD performance, and -$97M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VGUS and TUA 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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VGUS vs TUA performance and flow charts

Performance

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows

Data as of 10/30/2026

		1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
Perf.	VGUS TUA	+0.38%+3.90%	+0.94%-1.98%	+2.96%-7.86%	+3.68%-6.93%	n/a+2.17%	n/an/a
Flows	VGUS TUA	+$57M+$23M	+$176M-$197M	+$670M-$97M	+$731M-$94M	--$114M	--

Volatility and drawdown

		3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Volatility	VGUS TUA	+0.17%+8.53%	+0.15%+7.20%	n/a+8.72%	n/an/a
Max drawdown	VGUS TUA	n/a-7.02%	n/a-12.44%	n/a-12.44%	n/an/a
Max drawdown duration	VGUS TUA	n/a78d	n/a243d	n/a243d	n/an/a

Trading data

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	VGUS	TUA
Last sale 11/2/2026 at 2:30 PM	$75.46	$19.66
Previous close 10/30/2026	$75.70	$19.67
Consolidated volume 10/30/2026
Average volume 30 days
Average discount or premium 30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days

Replication quality

Data as of October 30, 2026

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Main metrics

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	VGUS	TUA
Last price	$75.46	$19.66
1D performance	-0.32%	-0.05%
AuM	$1.20 B	$485.73 M
E/R	0.07%	0.25%

Characteristics

	VGUS	TUA
Management strategy	Passive	Active
Provider	Vanguard	Simplify
Benchmark	Bloomberg US Short Treasury Index	-
N° of holdings	85	5
Asset class	Fixed Income	-
Trailing 12m distribution yield	Join	Join
Inception date	February 11, 2025	November 14, 2022
ESG	No	No

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Exposure

Countries

VGUS

USA

93.41%

Other

6.59%

TUA

USA

74.44%

Other

25.56%

Sectors

VGUS

Sovereign

93.41%

Other

6.59%

TUA

Government Agenci.

43.35%

Sovereign

31.08%

Other

25.56%

Diversification

VGUS

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

38.68%

TUA

Total weight of top 6 holdings out of 6

99.6%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of September 30, 2026

VGUS

USA, Bills 0% 8oct2026, USD (182D)

3.94%

USA, Bills 0% 29oct2026, USD (364D)

3.22%

USA, Bills 0% 27nov2026, USD (364D)

3.18%

USA, Bills 0% 6oct2026, USD (119D)

2.58%

USA, Bills 0% 5nov2026, USD (182D)

2.57%

USA, Bills 0% 12nov2026, USD (182D)

2.57%

USA, Bills 0% 20oct2026, USD (119D)

2.55%

USA, Bills 0% 19nov2026, USD (182D)

2.55%

USA, Bills 0% 22oct2026, USD (182D)

2.54%

USA, Bills 0% 15oct2026, USD (182D)

2.52%

USA, Bills 0% 13oct2026, USD (119D)

2.49%

USA, Bills 0% 27oct2026, USD (119D)

2.41%

USA, Bills 0% 21jan2027, USD (364D)

1.89%

USA, Bills 0% 18feb2027, USD (364D)

1.85%

USA, Bills 0% 24dec2026, USD (363D)

1.82%

TUA

US82889N2696

83.58%

USA, Bills 0% 3dec2026, USD (182D)

8.26%

USA, Bills 0% 31dec2026, USD (182D)

7.10%

USA, Bills 0% 20oct2026, USD (119D)

0.33%

USA, Bills 0% 28jan2027, USD (182D)

0.22%

US912797WK94

0.11%

Frequently asked questions about VGUS and TUA

How have the VGUS and TUA ETFs performed in 2026?

As of October 30, 2026, VGUS is up 2.96% year-to-date (YTD), while TUA has lost -7.86%. That puts VGUS better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: VGUS or TUA?

Year-to-date, the VGUS ETF saw +$670M in flows, compared to -$97M for TUA.

Which ETF is more volatile: VGUS or TUA?

Over the past year, VGUS had a volatility of 0.15%, while TUA experienced 7.2%.

Which ETF is bigger: VGUS or TUA?

As of October 30, 2026, VGUS holds $1.20 B in assets under management (AUM), while TUA manages $485.73 M.

What sectors do the VGUS and TUA ETFs invest in?

VGUS leans toward sectors like Sovereign. Meanwhile, TUA focuses on Government Agencies and Sovereign.

What are the top holdings of the VGUS ETF and TUA ETF?

VGUS top holdings include USA, Bills 0% 8oct2026, USD (182D), USA, Bills 0% 29oct2026, USD (364D) and USA, Bills 0% 27nov2026, USD (364D). TUA holds in its top three: US82889N2696, USA, Bills 0% 3dec2026, USD (182D) and USA, Bills 0% 31dec2026, USD (182D).

VGUSvsTUAETF Comparison

Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF

Simplify Short Term Treasury Futures Strategy ETF

VGUS vs TUA performance and flow charts

Performance

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Countries

Sectors

Diversification

Top 15 holdings

How have the VGUS and TUA ETFs performed in 2026?

As of October 30, 2026, VGUS is up 2.96% year-to-date (YTD), while TUA has lost -7.86%. That puts VGUS better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: VGUS or TUA?

Year-to-date, the VGUS ETF saw +$670M in flows, compared to -$97M for TUA.

Which ETF is more volatile: VGUS or TUA?

Over the past year, VGUS had a volatility of 0.15%, while TUA experienced 7.2%.

Which ETF is bigger: VGUS or TUA?

As of October 30, 2026, VGUS holds $1.20 B in assets under management (AUM), while TUA manages $485.73 M.

What sectors do the VGUS and TUA ETFs invest in?

VGUS leans toward sectors like Sovereign. Meanwhile, TUA focuses on Government Agencies and Sovereign.

What are the top holdings of the VGUS ETF and TUA ETF?

VGUS top holdings include USA, Bills 0% 8oct2026, USD (182D), USA, Bills 0% 29oct2026, USD (364D) and USA, Bills 0% 27nov2026, USD (364D). TUA holds in its top three: US82889N2696, USA, Bills 0% 3dec2026, USD (182D) and USA, Bills 0% 31dec2026, USD (182D).

Which ETF is more diversified: VGUS or TUA?

VGUS holds 90 securities with 38.68% of its assets in the top 15. TUA has 174 securities and a top 15 weight of 99.6%.

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