# Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF (VGMS)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/VGMS · data as of 2026-10-23 19:59 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF (VGMS), nexqual.com/VGMS" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 49.62 (-0.10% on the day) · last close of Oct 23, 2026; US market after hours, not a live price. Prev close 49.67 · day 49.57–49.67 · 52w 49.1–52.2 · market cap null · BTS

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +0.9% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y +5.7% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2025-06-09) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +0.9% | +5.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | +1.0% | +4.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| Max drawdown | -2.7% (Aug 2026→Oct 2026) | -2.5% (Aug 2026→Sep 2026) |

## Peers
VGHY (Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF) USD 71.79 +0.04% · VPLS (Vanguard Core Plus Bond ETF) USD 74.88 -0.13% · VCRB (Vanguard Core Bond ETF) USD 74.6 -0.10% · VSDB (Vanguard Short Duration Bond ET) USD 74.9 +0.01% · VGUS (Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury E) USD 75.63 +0.03%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/VGMS · 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