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Vanguard Total Treasury ETF
VTG performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.89% | +0.29% | +0.41% | |||
| Flows | +$6M | +$13M | +$30M | - | - | - |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Total Treasury ETF is built to track the Bloomberg US Treasury 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 | 282 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
| Inception date | June 18, 2025 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 282
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +3.95% | |||
Max drawdown | -2.35% | |||
Max drawdown duration | 54d | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
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What type of ETF is VTG?
VTG is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VTG track?
VTG tracks the Bloomberg US Treasury Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does VTG 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 VTG?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VTG is 0.03%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VTG launched?
VTG was launched on June 18, 2025, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VTG?
VTG is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VTG?
As of April 24, 2026, VTG manages $88.98 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VTG performed recently?
As of April 24, 2026, VTG delivered a return of 0.89% over the past month (1M performance), 0.29% over the past three months (3M), and 0.41% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VTG?
As of April 24, 2026, VTG has seen net flows of +$6M in the past month (1M flow) and +$30M year-to-date (YTD).
How many holdings are in VTG
As of March 31, 2026, VTG holds 282 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VTG?
As of March 31, 2026, VTG holds 282 securities, with 12.44% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VTG?
As of March 31, 2026, VTG holds a portfolio of 282 underlyings, with its largest positions including US91282CNT44, USA, Notes 4.25% 15nov2034, USD (F-2034) and USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2034, USD (C-2034). These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VTG invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, VTG has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VTG focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, VTG is primarily exposed to Sovereign.
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