- What are the top holdings of VBIRX?
- Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares holds 1963 securities in total. The largest positions and their portfolio weights are listed on the Holdings tab.
- How many holdings does VBIRX have?
- VBIRX holds 1963 positions as reported by the fund's most recent disclosure.
- What sectors does VBIRX invest in?
- Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares (VBIRX) allocates across the sectors shown above. The largest exposure tops the list; the rest follow in descending weight order.
- What sector is VBIRX most exposed to?
- VBIRX's full sector breakdown is on the Sectors tab. The largest sector weight is shown there along with the rest of the allocation.
- Is VBIRX a US-only fund?
- The country allocation card on this page shows VBIRX's geographic exposure. Funds with > 95% US weight are effectively US-only; international or global funds will show meaningful weights across multiple countries.
- What does VBIRX invest in?
- This passively managed fund provides an economical and diversified strategy for bond investment, aiming for extensive exposure to U.S. investment-grade debt with durations spanning one to five years. To achieve this, it typically allocates about 30% of its holdings to corporate bonds and the remaining 70% to U.S. government securities, all within that specified maturity range. A significant risk to acknowledge is that modifications in interest rates could, over time, lead to a reduction in the income generated by the fund. This option may be suitable for investors with short-term savings objectives who are prepared to tolerate some fluctuation in market value.
