VGSH
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETFETF · Bonds$57.98−$0.06 (-0.10%)as of market close, Aug 6, 2026
VGSH monthly returns
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF has averaged 0.11% per month, positive in 61% of months. Month-by-month returns for Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF (VGSH) below, through August 6, 2026 — the table lists the most recent months; the bar chart plots the last 5 years.
Average month
+0.1%
200 months
Best month
+1.7%
Mar 2023
Worst month
-1.4%
Mar 2022
Positive months
61%
of all months
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF monthly returns#
| Month | Path | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | +0.1% | |
| Jul 2026 | +0.1% | |
| Jun 2026 | +0.1% | |
| May 2026 | +0.1% | |
| Apr 2026 | +0.2% | |
| Mar 2026 | -0.5% | |
| Feb 2026 | +0.6% | |
| Jan 2026 | +0.2% | |
| Dec 2025 | +0.3% | |
| Nov 2025 | +0.5% | |
| Oct 2025 | +0.3% | |
| Sep 2025 | +0.3% |
Monthly total return (since Sep 2021)
-4%-2%+0%+2%+4%
20222023202420252026
Methodology#
Monthly returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from VGSH's split- and dividend-adjusted month-end closes. The table shows the most recent 120 months and the bar chart the most recent 60. See the year-by-year returns for the annual view. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
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FAQ
- What is Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF's average monthly return?
- Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF (VGSH) has averaged about 0.11% per month, positive in roughly 61% of months. The best month was Mar 2023 (+1.7%) and the worst was Mar 2022 (-1.4%).