15-year total return from popular Vanguard index funds through 12/31/14 shows bonds beating stocks since 1999 except on the short end

Per annum return per Morningstar tonight:

Total international stock index, VGTSX = 2.96%

Short term bond index, VBISX = 4.05%

S&P 500 stock index, VFINX = 4.13%

Total stock market index, VTSMX = 4.75%

Total bond market index, VBMFX = 5.45%

Intermediate term bond index, VBIIX = 6.52%

Long term bond index, VBLTX = 8.37%