VGIT
Vanguard Intermediate-term Treasury Index Fund ETF
TREND FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE HISTORY
2026-07-26
Executive Summary
The quantitative backtest for VGIT (Vanguard Intermediate-term Treasury 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 -5.2% (compared to the benchmark's drawdown of -16.1%). 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 1.5%. The strategy executed 3 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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VGIT Quality Metrics & KPI Summary
| Metric | 1Y | 5Y | 10Y | Full History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy | B&H | Strategy | B&H | Strategy | B&H | Strategy | B&H | |
| CAGR | 2.25% | 2.25% | 2.58% | -0.20% | 2.82% | 1.12% | 2.52% | 1.50% |
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.98 | -0.04 | 0.95 | 0.25 | 0.80 | 0.35 |
| Max Drawdown | -2.83% | -2.83% | -4.34% | -15.02% | -4.79% | -16.05% | -5.20% | -16.05% |
| % Time Invested | 100.0% | 100.0% | 46.5% | 100.0% | 65.0% | 100.0% | 74.0% | 100.0% |
| Trades / Year | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 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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| 2021-11-30 | 2024-08-05 | Interest (CASH) | 100% | $1.00 | $1.11 | 10.84% | Interest Income | |
| 2018-05-29 | 2021-11-30 | Completed | 100% | $50.57 | $58.26 | 15.15% | Signal | |
| 2017-08-01 | 2018-05-29 | Interest (CASH) | 100% | $1.00 | $1.01 | 1.16% | Interest Income | |
| 2014-04-14 | 2017-08-01 | Completed | 100% | $48.25 | $51.53 | 6.75% | Signal | |
| 2013-12-17 | 2014-04-14 | Interest (CASH) | 100% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.02% | Interest Income | |
| 2011-11-16 | 2013-12-17 | Completed | 100% | $47.02 | $47.56 | 1.08% | Signal | |
| 2011-11-14 | 2011-11-16 | Interest (CASH) | 100% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.00% | Interest Income | |