VBTIX
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutional Shares
Mutual fund
$9.28+0.02 (+0.22%)Close Sep 25, 2026
VBTIX returned 4.05% a year from Sep 1995 to Sep 2026, turning $10,000 into $34,250. It fell 18.65% from Aug 2020 to Oct 2022, and it hasn't recovered yet.
Sep 18, 1995 – Sep 25, 2026
| $10,000 became | CAGR | Max drawdown | Sharpe ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| $34,250 | 4.05% | −18.65% | 0.91 |
| $10,000 became | $34,250 |
|---|---|
| CAGR | 4.05% |
| Max drawdown | −18.65% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.91 |
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Growth of $10,000
- VBTIX
Trailing returns
| Period | VBTIX |
|---|---|
| 1M | −2.48% |
| 3M | −3.13% |
| 6M | −2.04% |
| YTD | −2.42% |
| 1Y | −1.02% |
| 3Y | +4.15% |
| 5Y | −0.62% |
| 10Y | +1.21% |
| 15Y | +1.78% |
| 20Y | +2.97% |
| 25Y | +3.25% |
| 30Y | +4.03% |
| Since 1995 | +4.05% |
Metrics
| Return | VBTIX |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $34,250 |
| Total return | 242.50% |
| CAGR | 4.05% |
| Calendar years | VBTIX |
| Best year | 11.58% |
| Worst year | −13.13% |
| Positive years | 25 of 30 |
| Risk | VBTIX |
| Max drawdown | −18.65% |
| Longest drawdown | 6.1 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 4.48% |
| Risk-adjusted | VBTIX |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.91 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.35 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.22 |
| Return | VBTIX |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $34,250 |
| Total return | 242.50% |
| CAGR | 4.05% |
| Calendar years | VBTIX |
| Best year | 11.58% |
| Worst year | −13.13% |
| Positive years | 25 of 30 |
| Risk | VBTIX |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown | −18.65% |
| Longest drawdown | 6.1 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 4.48% |
| Risk-adjusted | VBTIX |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.91 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.35 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.22 |
Worst drawdowns
| Decline | Peak | Bottom | Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| −18.6% | Aug 2020 | Oct 2022 | Not yet |
| −6.5% | Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | Jun 2020 |
| −5.4% | Sep 2008 | Oct 2008 | Dec 2008 |
| −5.0% | May 2013 | Sep 2013 | May 2014 |
| −4.7% | Jun 2003 | Aug 2003 | Jan 2004 |
Annual returns
| Year | VBTIX |
|---|---|
| 1995from Sep 18 | +4.54% |
| 1996 | +3.73% |
| 1997 | +9.59% |
| 1998 | +8.74% |
| 1999 | −0.64% |
| 2000 | +11.58% |
| 2001 | +8.52% |
| 2002 | +7.87% |
| 2003 | +3.23% |
| 2004 | +4.40% |
| 2005 | +2.55% |
| 2006 | +4.43% |
| 2007 | +7.07% |
| 2008 | +5.22% |
| 2009 | +6.12% |
| 2010 | +6.29% |
| 2011 | +7.74% |
| 2012 | +4.20% |
| 2013 | −2.13% |
| 2014 | +5.92% |
| 2015 | +0.43% |
| 2016 | +2.61% |
| 2017 | +3.58% |
| 2018 | −0.01% |
| 2019 | +8.73% |
| 2020 | +7.75% |
| 2021 | −1.64% |
| 2022 | −13.13% |
| 2023 | +5.76% |
| 2024 | +1.27% |
| 2025 | +7.18% |
| 2026to Sep 25 | −2.42% |