- What are the top holdings of VSCSX?
- Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares holds 1591 securities in total. The largest positions and their portfolio weights are listed on the Holdings tab.
- How many holdings does VSCSX have?
- VSCSX holds 1591 positions as reported by the fund's most recent disclosure.
- What sectors does VSCSX invest in?
- Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares (VSCSX) allocates across the sectors shown above. The largest exposure tops the list; the rest follow in descending weight order.
- What sector is VSCSX most exposed to?
- VSCSX's full sector breakdown is on the Sectors tab. The largest sector weight is shown there along with the rest of the allocation.
- Is VSCSX a US-only fund?
- The country allocation card on this page shows VSCSX'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 VSCSX invest in?
- This cost-efficient index fund primarily allocates its assets to U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade corporate bonds. These taxable, fixed-rate securities are issued by industrial, utility, and financial firms, carrying maturities that span one to five years. A key characteristic is its relatively lower sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations compared to funds holding longer-duration bonds; while rising rates can depress bond prices, this fund experiences less severe price shifts. Nevertheless, investors should note that changes in interest rates could eventually lead to a decline in the fund's generated income. This fund is an appropriate choice for individuals pursuing short-term financial goals who are comfortable with some degree of market price movement.
