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VGSH vs VTI
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF vs Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares
Over their shared history (2011-10 to 2026-11, about 15 years), VGSH returned 1.31% a year versus 15.11% for VTI, with worst peak-to-trough falls of -5.30% and -24.81% respectively (dividends reinvested). Past performance doesn't predict future results.
VGSH VTIBoth re-based to 100 at 2011-10, the start of their shared window
| Metric · shared window 2011-10 to 2026-11 | VGSH | VTI |
|---|---|---|
| CAGR (annualized return) | 1.31% | 15.11% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 1.42% | 14.39% |
| Worst drawdown | -5.30% | -24.81% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.28 | 0.94 |
| Each fund on its own, last 15 years: both cover the same months | ||
| CAGR (own history, up to 15 years) | 1.31% | 15.11% |
| Worst drawdown (own history, up to 15 years) | -5.31% | -24.81% |
| Data window | 2011-10 to 2026-11 | 2011-10 to 2026-11 |
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