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VGIT
+0.21 · +0.35%
$60.02 · NASDAQ

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares (VGIT) ETF Analysis | Intermediate Government

Vanguard · United States
AUM:$40.4B
#– of – in Intermediate Government ETFs

Educational tool only – Figures are based on historical data, holdings and expense metrics for informational purposes. This is not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Always conduct your own research or consult a qualified financial adviser.

Market Performance

Up 6.5% over the past year, showing positive momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.04% — among the lowest available for this category.

What is VGIT?

The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Bloomberg U. This index includes fixed income securities issued by the U.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Cost & Yield (%)

Investment Breakdown

Positive 1-Year Return
VGIT returned 6.5% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Ultra-Low Expense Ratio
Expense ratio of 0.04% — among the lowest available. Low costs compound favourably over long holding periods.
Broadly Diversified
Top 10 holdings represent just 0.4% of the ETF — exposure spread across many positions.
ETF Information
AUM$40.4B
Expense Ratio0.04%
Dividend Yield3.79%
Holdings1
Inception DateNov 2009
DomicileUnited States
DistributionNA
Index–
ProviderVanguard
Beta0.82
CategoryIntermediate Government
CurrencyUSD
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Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
-3.5%
1Y
-0.6%
3Y
+10.3%
5Y
-2.0%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in VGIT 5 years ago, it would have fallen to £9,802 — a loss of £198.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

VGIT delivered positive returns in 3 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearVGIT
2026 YTD-1.9%
2025+7.3%
2024+1.7%
2023+3.9%
2022-10.1%
CAGR 4yr+0.5%
3/5 positive yearsAvg return: +0.2%Worst year: -10.1% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: NEGATIVE
Trend Strength
0%
Negative
Volatility
3.2%
Low
Momentum
-0.5%
30-day change
Support Level
58.24
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is currently below all major moving averages, indicating a weaker trend profile.
  • Price is consolidating, with low momentum over the recent period.
  • Low volatility environment with a narrower recent trading range.
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