- What are the top holdings of VFSTX?
- Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade Fund Investor Shares holds 1672 securities in total. The largest positions and their portfolio weights are listed on the Holdings tab.
- How many holdings does VFSTX have?
- VFSTX holds 1672 positions as reported by the fund's most recent disclosure.
- What sectors does VFSTX invest in?
- Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade Fund Investor Shares (VFSTX) allocates across the sectors shown above. The largest exposure tops the list; the rest follow in descending weight order.
- What sector is VFSTX most exposed to?
- VFSTX's full sector breakdown is on the Sectors tab. The largest sector weight is shown there along with the rest of the allocation.
- Is VFSTX a US-only fund?
- The country allocation card on this page shows VFSTX'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 VFSTX invest in?
- This fund aims to provide investors with exposure to a mix of high- and medium-quality debt instruments that carry an investment-grade rating and have relatively short durations. Its portfolio consists of corporate debt, securitized consumer credit, and U.S. government bonds. While it generally offers a more attractive yield compared to money market alternatives, it's important to recognize that its share value will fluctuate. Moreover, rising interest rates can diminish the value of the bonds held within the portfolio, subsequently impacting the fund's share price. This investment could be suitable for individuals with near-term financial goals who are prepared for some degree of principal volatility.
