Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Fund (025X)
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VGIT: Intermediate Risk Duration
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares offers exposure to US government bonds with 3-7 year maturities and low costs. VGIT is sensitive to interest rate movements, benefiting from disinflation or less restrictive monetary policy, and provides balanced duration risk management. Current macro indicators are neutral, suggesting VGIT's returns will depend more on carry and roll-down than on a macro-driven rally.
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Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Fund Profile
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Overview
The fund described adopts a strategic approach to investing by attempting to mimic the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Treasury 3-10 Year Index. This careful selection criteria ensures that investments are primarily in U.S. Treasury securities that do not account for inflation-protected bonds, floating rate notes, or other specialized securities, focusing instead on those with maturity periods ranging from three to ten years. A crucial aspect of the fund’s strategy lies in its commitment to invest at least 80% of its assets in the bonds that are included in the previously mentioned index, providing a targeted and disciplined investment philosophy.
Products and Services
- Bloomberg U.S. Treasury 3-10 Year Index Tracking
This product is designed for investors looking to closely replicate the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Treasury 3-10 Year Index. This index represents a specific segment of the U.S. Treasury market, focusing on securities with maturities between three to ten years. It excludes various types of bonds such as inflation-protected and floating rate securities, targeting a specific maturity band for precise investment outcomes.
- U.S. Treasury Bond Investments
At the core of the fund’s strategy is the investment in U.S. Treasury bonds, specifically those that fall within the maturity range of 3-10 years as outlined by the guiding index. These bonds are favored for their stability and are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government, making them a cornerstone for investors seeking a balance of security and returns within the specified maturity spectrum.
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