Vanguard GNMA Fund Investor Shares (VFIIX)

Fund Assets	10.27B
Expense Ratio	0.205%
Min. Investment	$3,000
Turnover	415.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.35
Dividend Yield	3.86%
Dividend Growth	1.99%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	9.01
YTD Return	-2.06%
1-Year Return	-1.38%
5-Year Return	-0.74%
52-Week Low	8.93
52-Week High	9.62
Beta (5Y)	-0.04
Holdings	8918
Inception Date	Jun 27, 1980

About VFIIX

This bond fund focuses its investments on government mortgage-backed securities. It primarily holds Ginnie Mae (GNMA) securities, which are unique because they carry the explicit guarantee of the U.S. government and generally offer a more competitive yield than traditional U.S. Treasury bonds. In addition to general bond market risks, investors should be aware of prepayment risk. If mortgage refinancing becomes widespread, the fund's income stream is likely to decrease. This fund could be a suitable option for individuals aiming for steady monthly income over a medium-term investment horizon, as part of the fixed-income component of their portfolio. It's important to note that while the underlying government agency securities are guaranteed, this federal backing does not protect the fund's own share price from market fluctuations.

• Fund Family: Vanguard
• Category: GNMA
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: VFIIX
• Share Class: Investor Shares
• Index: Bloomberg GNMA TR

Performance

VFIIX had a total return of -1.38% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.65%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FGMNX	Fidelity	Fidelity GNMA Fund	0.45%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
VFIJX	Admiral Shares	0.11%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.02952	Oct 1, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.02942	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.02916	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02879	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02899	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02919	May 1, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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