Vanguard Long-Term Investment-Grade Fund Investor Shares

Frequently Asked Questions About VWESX

What are the top holdings of VWESX?

Vanguard Long-Term Investment-Grade Fund Investor Shares holds 842 securities in total. The largest positions and their portfolio weights are listed on the Holdings tab.

How many holdings does VWESX have?

VWESX holds 842 positions as reported by the fund's most recent disclosure.

What sectors does VWESX invest in?

Vanguard Long-Term Investment-Grade Fund Investor Shares (VWESX) allocates across the sectors shown above. The largest exposure tops the list; the rest follow in descending weight order.

What sector is VWESX most exposed to?

VWESX's full sector breakdown is on the Sectors tab. The largest sector weight is shown there along with the rest of the allocation.

Is VWESX a US-only fund?

The country allocation card on this page shows VWESX'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 VWESX invest in?

This fund offers broad investment in a diverse selection of medium- and high-quality, investment-grade corporate bonds, typically holding those with an extended average maturity of 15 to 25 years. Its portfolio is primarily composed of corporate debt instruments, supplemented by a modest allocation to taxable municipal bonds, all adhering to this long-term maturity profile. A principal risk for this offering is its susceptibility to interest rate fluctuations; an increase in rates could devalue its underlying bonds, consequently impacting the fund's share price. Investors should be aware that longer-duration bonds are particularly sensitive to such interest rate changes. This fund may appeal to those seeking steady interest income who are also prepared to accept substantial interest rate risk.