Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF

VGIT

Market cap $41.7B

The yield on the 10-year note finished July 10, 2026 at 4.56% while the 2-year note ended at 4.21%. The chart below overlays the daily performance of several Treasury bonds, starting from the pre-recession equity market peaks, along with the Federal Funds Rate (FFR) since 2007.

Our monthly market valuation updates have long had the same conclusion: US stock indexes are significantly overvalued, which suggests cautious expectations for investment returns. This analysis focuses on the P/E10 ratio, a key indicator of market valuation, and its correlation with inflation and the 10-year Treasury yield.

The yield on the 10-year note finished July 2, 2026 at 4.49% while the 2-year note ended at 4.14%. The chart below overlays the daily performance of several Treasury bonds, starting from the pre-recession equity market peaks, along with the Federal Funds Rate (FFR) since 2007.

This article looks at the 10-year Treasury yield's historical trends since 1962, exploring its relationship with key economic indicators like the Fed Funds Rate (FFR), inflation, and the S&P 500. Fighting Inflation vs.

For income-focused investors seeking a government-backed anchor for their portfolios, the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund (NASDAQ:VGIT) has quietly become one of the cleanest expressions of Treasury income available.

The yield on the 10-year note finished June 26, 2026 at 4.38% while the 2-year note ended at 4.07%. The chart below overlays the daily performance of several Treasury bonds, starting from the pre-recession equity market peaks, along with the Federal Funds Rate (FFR) since 2007.

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF offers a lower expense ratio and higher trailing-12-month dividend yield than iShares National Muni Bond ETF. iShares National Muni Bond ETF provides exposure to tax-exempt municipal bonds, while Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF holds government-backed securities.

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF offers a lower expense ratio and a higher trailing-12-month distribution yield than iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF The iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF focuses on a narrower range of bond maturities while the Vanguard fund holds debt maturing in up to 10 years Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF manages a significantly larger amount of assets under management compared to its iShares peer

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF offers a slightly lower expense ratio and a higher trailing distribution yield than iShares National Muni Bond ETF. iShares National Muni Bond ETF has generated higher total returns over the last 12 months while maintaining a lower maximum drawdown over a five-year horizon.

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF offers a significantly lower expense ratio of 0.03% compared to the 0.36% charged by Fidelity Investment Grade Bond ETF. Fidelity Investment Grade Bond ETF provides broader exposure with 180 holdings and a higher trailing-12-month distribution yield of 4.1% than the Vanguard fund.