Growth of $10,000 in BSV
Vanguard Short-term Bond Index Fund · Vanguard
A $10,000 investment compounding at BSV’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 1.9% would reach $14,686 in 20 years. The table shows every combination of averaging period and horizon; returns include dividends and are net of the fund's 0.03% expense ratio. Past performance does not predict future results.
Projection table
| Horizon | At 3-year avg (4.5%) | At 5-year avg (1.7%) | At 10-year avg (1.9%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $12,486 | $10,885 | $11,008 |
| 10 years | $15,589 | $11,848 | $12,118 |
| 15 years | $19,464 | $12,896 | $13,340 |
| 20 years | $24,302 | $14,037 | $14,686 |
| 25 years | $30,343 | $15,279 | $16,166 |
| 30 years | $37,886 | $16,631 | $17,797 |
Annualized total returns as of Aug 7, 2026, dividends reinvested. A constant rate is an illustration of compounding — real markets are far bumpier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What would $10,000 in BSV be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 1.9%, $10,000 in BSV would grow to about $12,118 in 10 years and $14,686 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is BSV's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, BSV's annualized total returns were 4.5% over 3 years, 1.7% over 5 years, 1.9% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.03% expense ratio.