Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Fund (VGLT)

Overview

The fund represents a focused investment strategy that targets the U.S. government's long-term debt securities. Leveraging a methodical indexing approach, it aims to mirror the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Long Treasury Index. This particular index is distinguished by its inclusion of fixed income securities issued exclusively by the U.S. Treasury, specifically those with maturity periods extending beyond 10 years. It purposefully excludes inflation-protected bonds, floating rate notes, and a selection of other security types, thus offering a clear direction for investors interested in U.S. Treasury assets with prolonged maturation. The fund is committed to allocating at least 80% of its assets to bonds that are constituents of the designated index, ensuring substantial adherence to its benchmark. This strategy underscores a commitment to capturing long-term U.S. government bond yields, offering a distinct opportunity for investors focused on securing reliable income over extended investment horizons.

Products and Services

• Indexing Investment Approach

This product is based on a strategic investment methodology that aims to closely follow the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Long Treasury Index. Through this approach, the fund invests in a diversified portfolio of U.S. Treasury securities that have a maturity period of more than 10 years, excluding inflation-protected and floating rate bonds among others. This indexed approach is designed to offer investors a reliable path to participating in the long-term performance of U.S. Treasury bonds with minimal deviation from the benchmark.

• U.S. Treasury Long-Duration Bonds Investment

In line with its strategic focus, the fund dedicates at least 80% of its asset allocation to U.S. Treasury bonds, specifically those that meet the criteria of having maturities greater than 10 years and are included within the Bloomberg U.S. Long Treasury Index. This product is designed for investors seeking to capitalize on the potential for stable, long-term yields provided by U.S. government securities. It serves as a focused investment vehicle targeting the specific segment of the bond market that corresponds with longer maturity periods, thus providing a targeted approach to bond investment that leverages the safety and reliability inherent in U.S. Treasury securities.