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VTIBX · Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Investor Shares
Over the last 13 years (2013-07 to 2026-09), $10,000 invested in VTIBX with dividends reinvested grew to $13,398, 2.23% a year, with a worst peak-to-trough fall of -15.51%. Past performance doesn't predict future results.
Growth of $10,000 · 2013-07 to 2026-09 · dividends reinvested
How VTIBX held up in past market crashes
VTIBX has been through 3 of the market crashes since 2000 in our data. Its deepest price fall was 14.3% 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 | VTIBX deepest fall | S&P 500 (SPY) | Peak to bottom | Back to peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 fourth-quarter selloff | -2.1% | -20.2% | Dec 2018 to Dec 2018 | 3 months |
| 2020 COVID crash | -4.7% | -34.1% | Mar 2020 to Mar 2020 | 7 months |
| 2022 bear market | -14.3% | -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 VTIBX
Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Investor Shares is a mutual fund designed to track the performance of a broad benchmark index composed of investment-grade bonds issued outside the United States. The fund provides exposure to global fixed-income markets, including government, agency, corporate, and securitized debt, all denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. By indexing to the Bloomberg Global Aggregate ex-USD Float Adjusted RIC Capped Index, the fund offers diversified access to international bond markets, helping investors mitigate country-specific and issuer-specific risks. The portfolio is structured to maintain a dollar-weighted average maturity consistent with the index, typically ranging between 5 and 10 years. With a low expense ratio and monthly dividend payouts, the fund is a cost-effective solution for investors seeking international bond exposure and income generation. Its broad scope and market-cap-weighted approach make it a key tool for global asset allocation strategies.
Put VTIBX to the test
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