# Vanguard Short-Term Bond Idx I (VBITX)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/VBITX · data as of 2026-10-23 12:10 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, Vanguard Short-Term Bond Idx I (VBITX), nexqual.com/VBITX" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 10.05 (+0.40% today) · US market open, as of October 23, 2026 at 12:10 UTC; quotes may be delayed. Prev close 10.01 · day 10.05–10.05 · 52w 9.98–10.37 · market cap null · NAS

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +1.1% vs S&P 500 +14.5%; 5Y +9.0% vs S&P 500 +77.2%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +1.1% | +9.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.5% | +77.2% |
| Per year | +1.1% | +1.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 2.3% | 2.9% |
| Max drawdown | -1.8% (Feb 2026→Sep 2026) | -7.7% (Nov 2021→Oct 2022) |

## Peers
VFSIX (Vanguard Short-Term Investment ) USD 10.2 +0.00% · VTSPX (Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-P) USD 24.5 +0.00% · VBIMX (Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond) USD 10.01 -0.00% · VBMPX (Vanguard Total Bond Market Inst) USD 9.38 -0.00% · VDIPX (Vanguard Developed Markets Inde) USD 34.81 -0.00%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/VBITX · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt