Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares

Frequently Asked Questions About VBIRX

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.