Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares (VBIRX)
| Fund Assets | 69.83B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.06% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 55.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.37 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.69% |
| Dividend Growth | 8.69% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 10.15 |
| YTD Return | 0.24% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.19% |
| 5-Year Return | 7.73% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.13 |
| 52-Week High | 10.37 |
| Beta (5Y) | -0.01 |
| Holdings | 3201 |
| Inception Date | Nov 12, 2001 |
About VBIRX
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.
Performance
VBIRX had a total return of 2.19% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.56%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | $0.03527 | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.03403 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.03508 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.03392 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03503 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03167 | Mar 2, 2026 |