VGMS Performance — Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF
Data updated: 2026-08-28
VGMS returned +1.62% year to date and +5.93% over one year to Jun 2026. Over one year the fund beat its Intermediate Corporate Bond category average: $100 grew to $106, against $104 for the category. Volatility over the past 12 months was 2.43% a year. In the 12 months to Jun 2026 the fund took in a net $172.6M, and assets reached $234.95M.
VGMS Growth of $100
What $100 invested in Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the Intermediate Corporate Bond category average over the same months.
| Period | VGMS | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Jul 2025 – Jun 2026) | $106 | $104 |
| Since data start (Jun 2025 – Jun 2026) | $108 | $106 |
VGMS Trailing Returns
Total returns to Jun 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +1.62% |
| 1 year | +5.93% |
VGMS Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–Jun) | +1.62% |
| 2025 (Jun–Dec) | +6.04% |
VGMS Monthly Returns
Monthly total returns as reported on SEC Form N-PORT.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +0.4% | +0.7% | −1.5% | +1.2% | +0.5% | +0.3% | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | +1.7% | +0.4% | +1.3% | +0.8% | +0.5% | +0.7% | +0.5% |
VGMS Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Jul 2025 – Jun 2026.
- 1-year volatility (annualised): 2.43%
- Best month: +1.30% (Aug 2025)
- Worst month: −1.50% (Mar 2026)
VGMS Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: $172.6M
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $198.4M
- Sales ÷ redemptions: 7.68×
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | $12.3M | $0 | $12.3M |
| May 2026 | $7.6M | $0 | $7.6M |
| Apr 2026 | $11.8M | $0 | $11.8M |
| Mar 2026 | $8.7M | $0 | $8.7M |
| Feb 2026 | $15.0M | $0 | $15.0M |
| Jan 2026 | $11.9M | $0 | $11.9M |
| Dec 2025 | $28.9M | $0 | $28.9M |
| Nov 2025 | $14.9M | $0 | $14.9M |
| Oct 2025 | $12.9M | $0 | $12.9M |
| Sep 2025 | $38.2M | $25.8M | $12.3M |
| Aug 2025 | $24.0M | $0 | $24.0M |
| Jul 2025 | $12.2M | $0 | $12.2M |
VGMS Assets Under Management
Net assets of Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | $234.95M |
| 2026-03-31 | $201.83M |
| 2025-12-31 | $168.84M |
| 2025-09-30 | $112.49M |
| 2025-06-30 | $62.57M |
For information only. Not investment advice: figures are as reported in SEC filings and may contain errors or be out of date. Past performance does not guarantee future results.