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VGSH · Vanguard Short-term Treasury ETF
Over the last 15 years (2011-09 to 2026-09), $10,000 invested in VGSH with dividends reinvested grew to $12,088, 1.27% a year, with a worst peak-to-trough fall of -5.31%. Past performance doesn't predict future results.
Growth of $10,000 · 2011-09 to 2026-09 · dividends reinvested
How VGSH held up in past market crashes
VGSH has been through 3 of the market crashes since 2000 in our data. Its deepest price fall was 5.2% in the 2022 bear market, when the S&P 500 fell 25.4%. Its price had not yet regained that high by the latest close (price only, not counting the dividends or interest it paid). No fund is safe from losses; past falls do not predict future ones.
| Crash | VGSH deepest fall | S&P 500 (SPY) | Peak to bottom | Back to peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 fourth-quarter selloff | -0.4% | -20.2% | Oct 2018 to Nov 2018 | Under a month |
| 2020 COVID crash | -0.5% | -34.1% | Mar 2020 to Mar 2020 | Under a month |
| 2022 bear market | -5.2% | -25.4% | Jan 2022 to Oct 2022 | Not yet |
Price declines in the fund's listing currency, dividends not included, inside each crash's S&P 500 peak-to-bottom window. See how 50 popular ETFs compare in the crash study.
About VGSH
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF is a fixed income exchange-traded fund designed to provide broad exposure to U.S. Treasury securities with short remaining maturities. It primarily holds investment-grade government bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury, excluding inflation-protected securities, and is structured to track a short-term Treasury index through passive management. The fund is used by investors seeking a portfolio segment focused on U.S. government debt, interest-rate sensitivity management, and high credit quality within the short-duration bond market. Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF plays a common role in cash management, portfolio diversification, and short-term fixed income allocation, offering access to a market segment that typically emphasizes stability and liquidity relative to longer-duration bond strategies. As part of Vanguard’s fixed income lineup, it serves both individual and institutional investors looking for efficient exposure to short-term Treasury market conditions.
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