Vanguard Short-Term Infl-Prot Secs (VTIP): Rolling Returns

Data Source: from January 2013 to April 2024 (~11 years)
Consolidated Returns as of 30 April 2024

Holding the Vanguard Short-Term Infl-Prot Secs (VTIP) ETF, how long should you stay invested to have high probability to obtain a positive return?

Considering all the available data source (~11 years), the longest period with a negative return lasted 61 months (from February 2013 to February 2018).

This means that every rolling period of 62 months or above has always granted a positive return.

To obtain comprehensive information, please consult the Vanguard Short-Term Infl-Prot Secs (VTIP) ETF: Historical Returns page.

Rolling Returns

A rolling return is a measure of investment performance that calculates the return of an investment over a set period of time, with the starting date rolling forward. This approach can provide a more accurate representation of the investment's historical performance and helps investors to evaluate the investment's consistency over time.

VANGUARD SHORT-TERM INFL-PROT SECS (VTIP) ETF
Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Returns - Inflation Adjusted
Data Source: 1 May 2014 - 30 April 2024 (10 Years)
Data Source: 1 January 2013 - 30 April 2024 (~11 years)
Inflation Adjusted:

Annualized Rolling Returns - 1 Year (12 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return +1.45% +7.26%
Apr 2020 - Mar 2021 		-2.99%
Oct 2021 - Sep 2022 		27.20%
34 out of 125
US Inflation Adjusted -0.91% +4.52%
Apr 2020 - Mar 2021 		-10.34%
Oct 2021 - Sep 2022 		62.40%
78 out of 125
1 Year Annualized Rolling Returns
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1 Year Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 2 Years (24 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return +1.28% +5.56%
Apr 2020 - Mar 2022 		-1.47%
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014 		17.70%
20 out of 113
US Inflation Adjusted -0.91% +3.04%
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 		-5.57%
Mar 2021 - Feb 2023 		69.91%
79 out of 113
2 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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2 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 3 Years (36 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return +1.89% +5.05%
Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 		-0.91%
Jan 2013 - Dec 2015 		6.93%
7 out of 101
US Inflation Adjusted -0.71% +1.92%
Aug 2018 - Jul 2021 		-3.65%
Oct 2020 - Sep 2023 		75.25%
76 out of 101
3 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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3 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 4 Years (48 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return +2.31% +4.12%
Mar 2018 - Feb 2022 		-0.08%
Jan 2013 - Dec 2016 		2.25%
2 out of 89
US Inflation Adjusted -0.76% +0.95%
Aug 2017 - Jul 2021 		-1.95%
Oct 2019 - Sep 2023 		67.42%
60 out of 89
4 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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4 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 5 Years (60 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return +2.52% +3.32%
Jan 2019 - Dec 2023 		-0.02%
Mar 2013 - Feb 2018 		1.30%
1 out of 77
US Inflation Adjusted -0.71% +0.74%
Jan 2016 - Dec 2020 		-1.42%
Oct 2017 - Sep 2022 		71.43%
55 out of 77
5 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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5 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 6 Years (72 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return +2.34% +3.15%
Jan 2016 - Dec 2021 		+0.18%
Jan 2013 - Dec 2018 		0.00%
0 out of 65
US Inflation Adjusted -0.55% +0.61%
Sep 2015 - Aug 2021 		-1.48%
Oct 2016 - Sep 2022 		69.23%
45 out of 65
6 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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6 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 7 Years (84 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return +2.23% +2.72%
Jan 2015 - Dec 2021 		+0.61%
Apr 2013 - Mar 2020 		0.00%
0 out of 53
US Inflation Adjusted -0.55% +0.26%
Oct 2014 - Sep 2021 		-1.32%
Oct 2016 - Sep 2023 		73.58%
39 out of 53
7 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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7 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 8 Years (96 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return +2.08% +2.57%
Feb 2016 - Jan 2024 		+1.34%
Jan 2013 - Dec 2020 		0.00%
0 out of 41
US Inflation Adjusted -0.77% +0.11%
Sep 2013 - Aug 2021 		-1.17%
Mar 2015 - Feb 2023 		90.24%
37 out of 41
8 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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8 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 9 Years (108 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return +1.80% +2.33%
Apr 2015 - Mar 2024 		+1.45%
Oct 2013 - Sep 2022 		0.00%
0 out of 29
US Inflation Adjusted -0.89% -0.40%
Jan 2013 - Dec 2021 		-1.20%
Oct 2013 - Sep 2022 		100.00%
29 out of 29
9 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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9 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 10 Years (120 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return +1.66% +2.00%
Apr 2014 - Mar 2024 		+1.29%
Jan 2013 - Dec 2022 		0.00%
0 out of 17
US Inflation Adjusted -1.06% -0.82%
Apr 2014 - Mar 2024 		-1.27%
Jan 2013 - Dec 2022 		100.00%
17 out of 17
10 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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10 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 11 Years (132 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return +1.62% +1.66%
May 2013 - Apr 2024 		+1.59%
Jan 2013 - Dec 2023 		0.00%
0 out of 5
US Inflation Adjusted -1.04% -1.02%
Feb 2013 - Jan 2024 		-1.07%
Apr 2013 - Mar 2024 		100.00%
5 out of 5
11 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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11 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

To obtain comprehensive information, please consult the Vanguard Short-Term Infl-Prot Secs (VTIP) ETF: Historical Returns page.