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Vanguard Intermediate-Term Government Bond ETF
VGIT performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 23, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.45% | +0.39% | +0.14% | +4.49% | +10.25% | +1.05% |
| Flows | -$220M | +$1.31B | +$4.06B | +$8.36B | +$26.21B | +$33.72B |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Government Bond ETF is built to track the Bloomberg U.S. 3–10 Year Government Float Adjusted Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Vanguard |
| N° of holdings | 103 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | November 19, 2009 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 103
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +3.79% | +3.54% | +4.74% | +5.35% |
Max drawdown | -2.40% | -2.40% | -6.35% | -14.99% |
Max drawdown duration | 53d | 53d | 236d | 1667d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 69d | 1211d |
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is VGIT?
VGIT is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VGIT track?
VGIT tracks the Bloomberg U.S. 3–10 Year Government Float Adjusted Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does VGIT invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Government Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Government Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of VGIT?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VGIT is 0.03%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VGIT launched?
VGIT was launched on November 19, 2009, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VGIT?
VGIT is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VGIT?
As of April 23, 2026, VGIT manages $40.13 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VGIT performed recently?
As of April 23, 2026, VGIT delivered a return of 0.45% over the past month (1M performance), 0.39% over the past three months (3M), and 0.14% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VGIT?
As of April 23, 2026, VGIT has seen net flows of -$220M in the past month (1M flow) and +$4.06B year-to-date (YTD).
Does VGIT pay dividends?
As of April 23, 2026, VGIT has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.82%.
How many holdings are in VGIT
As of March 31, 2026, VGIT holds 103 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VGIT?
As of March 31, 2026, VGIT holds 103 securities, with 26.91% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VGIT?
As of March 31, 2026, VGIT holds a portfolio of 103 underlyings, with its largest positions including USA, Notes 4.625% 15feb2035, USD (B-2035), USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2034, USD (C-2034) and USA, Notes 4.25% 15nov2034, USD (F-2034). These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VGIT invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, VGIT has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VGIT focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, VGIT is primarily exposed to Sovereign.
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