VCSH
Vanguard Short-term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF
TREND FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE HISTORY
2026-07-15
Executive Summary
The quantitative backtest for VCSH (Vanguard Short-term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF) using the Excess Return SMA* strategy in a Investing context demonstrated its primary role in risk mitigation, experiencing a maximum drawdown of -12.9% (compared to the benchmark's drawdown of -12.9%). Over the evaluated period, this protective approach generated a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 2.5%, compared to a Buy-and-Hold benchmark return of 2.7%. The strategy executed 2 total trades.
* Excess Return SMA: Advanced Single Moving Average model utilizing custom duration weighting and dynamic Stop Loss limits.
* Excess Return SMA: Advanced Single Moving Average model utilizing custom duration weighting and dynamic Stop Loss limits.
📊 Mathematical Model
Excess Return MMA
Advanced Ensemble: Uses multiple signal layers for maximum trend stability and noise reduction.
Excess Return MMA CA
Advanced Dynamic Sleeve: MMA ensemble signals on the primary asset combined with a momentum-based cash alternative ETF rotation.
Excess Return SMA Active
Standard Signal: Classical quantitative trend following optimized for reliable directionality.
Moving Average (50/200)
Moving Average: The baseline 50/200-day crossover model used by technical analysts worldwide.
🎯 Investment Objective
🛡️ Long-Term Investing Active
Ideal for wealth preservation and multi-year horizons. Optimized for low turnover and tax efficiency.
⚔️ Tactical Trading
Ideal for active capital rotation and momentum-first accounts. Optimized for high sensitivity to price shifts.
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VCSH Quality Metrics & KPI Summary
| Metric | 1Y | 5Y | 10Y | Full History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy | B&H | Strategy | B&H | Strategy | B&H | Strategy | B&H | |
| CAGR | 4.21% | 4.21% | 2.69% | 2.38% | 2.43% | 2.68% | 2.53% | 2.71% |
| Sharpe Ratio | 2.13 | 2.13 | 1.57 | 0.82 | 0.84 | 0.79 | 0.98 | 0.91 |
| Max Drawdown | -1.40% | -1.40% | -6.35% | -9.48% | -12.86% | -12.86% | -12.86% | -12.86% |
| % Time Invested | 100.0% | 100.0% | 54.6% | 100.0% | 66.1% | 100.0% | 76.8% | 100.0% |
| Trades / Year | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Cumulative Growth Performance
Return Distribution Analysis
Trade History
This log shows every signal-driven transition. Completed trades reflect standard market cycles. An Open or Mark-to-Market exit denotes an active position (either in the primary asset or a cash/yield sleeve) valued at the current price for reporting purposes. Interest entries record yield accrued from cash or cash alternatives (like BIL) during out-of-market defensive periods.
| Entry Date | Exit Date | Type | Allocation | Entry Price | Exit Price | Net Return % | Exit Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022-04-22 | 2024-07-31 | Interest (CASH) | 100% | $1.00 | $1.11 | 10.63% | Interest Income | |
| 2019-07-19 | 2022-04-22 | Completed | 100% | $65.19 | $65.79 | 0.88% | Signal | |
| 2018-06-04 | 2019-07-19 | Interest (CASH) | 100% | $1.00 | $1.03 | 2.56% | Interest Income | |
| 2011-11-16 | 2018-06-04 | Completed | 100% | $53.28 | $61.20 | 14.81% | Signal | |
| 2011-11-14 | 2011-11-16 | Interest (CASH) | 100% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.00% | Interest Income | |