- What are the top holdings of VCOBX?
- Vanguard Core Bond Fund Admiral Shares holds 1726 securities in total. The largest positions and their portfolio weights are listed on the Holdings tab.
- How many holdings does VCOBX have?
- VCOBX holds 1726 positions as reported by the fund's most recent disclosure.
- What sectors does VCOBX invest in?
- Vanguard Core Bond Fund Admiral Shares (VCOBX) allocates across the sectors shown above. The largest exposure tops the list; the rest follow in descending weight order.
- What sector is VCOBX most exposed to?
- VCOBX's full sector breakdown is on the Sectors tab. The largest sector weight is shown there along with the rest of the allocation.
- Is VCOBX a US-only fund?
- The country allocation card on this page shows VCOBX'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 VCOBX invest in?
- This actively managed fund aims to provide extensive exposure, primarily within the U.S. investment-grade fixed income market. It stands out for its low expense ratio and allocates capital to various U.S. Treasury, mortgage-backed, and corporate securities. These holdings span a range of yields and maturities, encompassing short-term, intermediate-term, and long-term issues. Employing a disciplined, risk-conscious approach, the fund endeavors to surpass the performance of the broader investment-grade market. This is achieved through careful security selection, strategic sector allocation, and, to a lesser extent, decisions regarding duration. As with other bond investments, this fund is susceptible to interest rate fluctuations; an uptick in rates can depress the value of its underlying bonds, thereby reducing the fund's net asset value. Given its comprehensive coverage across all major segments and maturity profiles of the investment-grade fixed income landscape, investors might consider this fund a foundational component of their bond allocation. It's important to note that the Vanguard Core Bond Fund is a distinct offering from the Vanguard Core Bond ETF (VCRB). Differences in fund size, specific investment methodologies, and actual portfolio holdings are anticipated to lead to varying investment outcomes between the two.
