Vanguard Short Term Treasury Fund (VFIRX)
| Fund Assets | 5.85B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.10% |
| Min. Investment | $50,000 |
| Turnover | 348.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.37 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.78% |
| Dividend Growth | -6.99% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.93 |
| YTD Return | 1.92% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.58% |
| 5-Year Return | 3.72% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.77 |
| 52-Week High | 9.99 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 195 |
| Inception Date | Feb 13, 2001 |
About VFIRX
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Fund Admiral Shares is a U.S. mutual fund that invests primarily in short‑term Treasury obligations to deliver current income with limited price volatility. The strategy concentrates on high‑quality government securities with an average maturity typically in the one‑to‑four‑year range, emphasizing negligible credit risk and modest interest‑rate sensitivity. The fund’s mandate prioritizes preservation and liquidity while capturing income from the front end of the Treasury curve, resulting in a conservative profile relative to broader bond categories. Portfolio construction may use a broad mix of Treasury bills, notes, and related instruments, maintaining a short effective duration to help dampen fluctuations when rates rise. It is positioned within the short government category, offers a low expense structure, and distributes income on a regular basis, reflecting its focus on steady coupon generation rather than capital appreciation. This share class targets institutional-scale investors through its minimum investment, and the fund’s role in the market is as a cash‑plus, high‑liquidity fixed income allocation for investors seeking Treasury‑only exposure at the short end of the curve.
Performance
VFIRX had a total return of 2.58% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.30%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VFISX | Investor Shares | 0.20% |
Top 10 Holdings
38.35% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Notes | T.4.25 11.30.26 | 5.05% |
| United States Treasury Notes | T.4.125 10.31.26 | 4.82% |
| United States Treasury Notes | T.3.875 05.31.27 | 4.31% |
| United States Treasury Notes | T.2.75 07.31.27 | 4.23% |
| United States Treasury Notes | T.4.5 05.15.27 | 3.90% |
| United States Treasury Notes | T.4.25 01.15.28 | 3.56% |
| United States Treasury Notes | T.4.125 02.28.27 | 3.50% |
| United States Treasury Notes | T.4.125 09.30.27 | 3.09% |
| United States Treasury Notes | T.1.125 10.31.26 | 2.97% |
| United States Treasury Notes | T.4.125 03.31.29 | 2.92% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.03372 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03301 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.03453 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.03378 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.0351 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.03224 | Mar 3, 2025 |