BSV vs VTES: Vanguard Short-Term Bond Fund Returns Compared

Vanguard BSV and VTES bond funds show different time-weighted returns since 2002 with VTES having lower volatility based on three-year standard deviation of returns. BSV returns average 3.8% annually while VTES returns average 4.2% annually. The trailing three-year standard deviation for VTES is 0.038 versus 0.045 for BSV. Investors seeking stability prefer VTES for lower risk exposure.