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VGVTvsBRTRETF Comparison

ETF 1
VGVT

Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF

This fund is part of
US Government Bonds
-0.09%
VS
ETF 2
BRTR

iShares Total Return Active ETF

This fund is part of
US Aggregate Bonds
-0.09%

Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF (VGVT) belongs to the US Government Bonds segment. iShares Total Return Active ETF (BRTR) is part of the US Aggregate Bonds segment. VGVT's top 2 sector exposures are Sovereign and Government Agencies. In contrast, BRTR's top sector exposures are Sovereign, Industrials and Non-Corporate. VGVT is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.1%, versus 0.41% for BRTR. VGVT is down -1.15% year-to-date (YTD) with +$5M in YTD flows. BRTR performs worse with -1.32% YTD performance, and +$285M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VGVT and BRTR 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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VGVT vs BRTR performance and flow charts

Performance

-1.0-0.50.00.5%Aug 11Aug 18Aug 25Sep 1Sep 9

Cumulative Flows

0 M5 M10 M15 M20 M25 M30 M35 MAug 11Aug 18Aug 25Sep 1Sep 9

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/11/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
VGVT
BRTR
-0.98%-1.16%
-1.59%-1.96%
-1.15%-1.32%
-0.78%-0.45%
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Flows
VGVT
BRTR
+$739K+$32M
-$4M+$77M
+$5M+$285M
+$23M+$534M
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Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
VGVT
BRTR
+3.54%+3.89%
+3.47%+3.77%
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Max drawdown
VGVT
BRTR
-2.13%-2.52%
-3.13%-3.25%
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Max drawdown duration
VGVT
BRTR
74d74d
194d194d
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Trading data

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VGVT
BRTR
Last sale
9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
$73.13
$48.59
Previous close
09/10/2026
$73.29
$48.66
Consolidated volume
09/10/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
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Main metrics
Last update 9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
VGVT
BRTR
Last price
$73.13
$48.59
1D performance
-0.21%
-0.14%
AuM$36.52 M$764.91 M
E/R0.1%0.41%
Characteristics
VGVT
BRTR
Management strategyActiveActive
ProviderVanguardiShares
Benchmark--
N° of holdings996540
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJune 18, 2025December 12, 2023
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

VGVT
USA
44.65%
Other
55.35%
BRTR
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Sectors

VGVT
Sovereign
43.19%
Other
56.81%
BRTR
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Diversification

VGVT

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

27.62%
BRTR
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Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026
VGVT
US3136B1K865
4.73%
US3136B4KB37
2.35%
US3136AY6U29
2.17%
US01F0526800
2.13%
USA, Notes 3.875% 30jun2030, USD (AA-2030)
2.10%
USA, Notes 4% 31mar2030, USD (W-2030)
2.05%
USA, Notes 3.5% 15oct2028, USD (AT-2028)
1.80%
USA, Notes 4.125% 31aug2030, USD (P-2030)
1.76%
USA, Notes 4% 30apr2032, USD (K-2032)
1.64%
USA, Notes 4.625% 30apr2029, USD (Y-2029)
1.22%
USA, Notes 4.25% 31jan2030, USD (U-2030)
1.22%
US3136G5ZX16
1.15%
USA, Notes 3.875% 31jul2030, USD (AB-2030)
1.14%
US3138LM6U27
1.13%
USA, Notes 3.75% 31oct2032, USD (R-2032)
1.03%
BRTR
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Frequently asked questions about VGVT and BRTR

How have the VGVT and BRTR ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 11, 2026, VGVT is down -1.15% year-to-date (YTD), while BRTR has lost -1.32%. That puts VGVT better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: VGVT or BRTR?

Year-to-date, the VGVT ETF saw +$5M in flows, compared to +$285M for BRTR.

Which ETF is more volatile: VGVT or BRTR?

Over the past year, VGVT had a volatility of 3.47%, while BRTR experienced 3.77%.

Which ETF is bigger: VGVT or BRTR?

As of September 11, 2026, VGVT holds $36.52 M in assets under management (AUM), while BRTR manages $764.91 M.

What sectors do the VGVT and BRTR ETFs invest in?

VGVT leans toward sectors like Sovereign. Meanwhile, BRTR focuses on Sovereign and Industrials.

What are the top holdings of the VGVT ETF and BRTR ETF?

VGVT top holdings include US3136B1K865, US3136B4KB37 and US3136AY6U29. BRTR holds in its top three: US01F0526800, BlackRock Cash Funds - Institutional and USA, Bonds 4.75% 15nov2043, USD.

Which ETF is more diversified: VGVT or BRTR?

VGVT holds 252 securities with 27.62% of its assets in the top 15. BRTR has 8924 securities and a top 15 weight of 39.43%.

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