VBTLX
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
Mutual fund
$9.28+0.02 (+0.22%)Close Sep 25, 2026
VBTLX returned 2.87% a year from Nov 2001 to Sep 2026, turning $10,000 into $20,198. It fell 18.68% from Aug 2020 to Oct 2022, and it hasn't recovered yet.
Nov 12, 2001 – Sep 25, 2026
| $10,000 became | CAGR | Max drawdown | Sharpe ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20,198 | 2.87% | −18.68% | 0.66 |
| $10,000 became | $20,198 |
|---|---|
| CAGR | 2.87% |
| Max drawdown | −18.68% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.66 |
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Growth of $10,000
- VBTLX
Trailing returns
| Period | VBTLX |
|---|---|
| 1M | −2.49% |
| 3M | −3.14% |
| 6M | −2.06% |
| YTD | −2.44% |
| 1Y | −1.05% |
| 3Y | +4.14% |
| 5Y | −0.63% |
| 10Y | +1.20% |
| 15Y | +1.77% |
| 20Y | +2.95% |
| Since 2001 | +2.87% |
Metrics
| Return | VBTLX |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $20,198 |
| Total return | 101.98% |
| CAGR | 2.87% |
| Calendar years | VBTLX |
| Best year | 8.73% |
| Worst year | −13.16% |
| Positive years | 20 of 24 |
| Risk | VBTLX |
| Max drawdown | −18.68% |
| Longest drawdown | 6.1 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 4.46% |
| Risk-adjusted | VBTLX |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.66 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.96 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.15 |
| Return | VBTLX |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $20,198 |
| Total return | 101.98% |
| CAGR | 2.87% |
| Calendar years | VBTLX |
| Best year | 8.73% |
| Worst year | −13.16% |
| Positive years | 20 of 24 |
| Risk | VBTLX |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown | −18.68% |
| Longest drawdown | 6.1 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 4.46% |
| Risk-adjusted | VBTLX |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.66 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.96 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.15 |
Worst drawdowns
| Decline | Peak | Bottom | Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| −18.7% | 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 | VBTLX |
|---|---|
| 2001from Nov 12 | −2.87% |
| 2002 | +2.37% |
| 2003 | +3.20% |
| 2004 | +4.35% |
| 2005 | +2.53% |
| 2006 | +4.39% |
| 2007 | +7.03% |
| 2008 | +5.18% |
| 2009 | +6.06% |
| 2010 | +6.25% |
| 2011 | +7.70% |
| 2012 | +4.15% |
| 2013 | −2.13% |
| 2014 | +5.90% |
| 2015 | +0.40% |
| 2016 | +2.61% |
| 2017 | +3.56% |
| 2018 | −0.01% |
| 2019 | +8.73% |
| 2020 | +7.73% |
| 2021 | −1.65% |
| 2022 | −13.16% |
| 2023 | +5.75% |
| 2024 | +1.27% |
| 2025 | +7.17% |
| 2026to Sep 25 | −2.44% |