Vanguard Short Term Treasury Fund (VFIRX)
NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
9.81
-0.01 (-0.10%)
Jul 8, 2026, 8:10 AM EST
-0.61% (1Y)
| Fund Assets | 5.80B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.10% |
| Min. Investment | $50,000 |
| Turnover | 421.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.84% |
| Dividend Growth | -9.09% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.82 |
| YTD Return | 0.55% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.24% |
| 5-Year Return | 7.81% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.80 |
| 52-Week High | 9.98 |
| Beta (5Y) | -0.03 |
| Holdings | 215 |
| Inception Date | Feb 13, 2001 |
About VFIRX
Typically, the fund allocates a minimum of 80% of its holdings to U.S. government-issued debt, specifically comprising Treasury bills, bonds, and notes. The portfolio is designed to sustain a dollar-weighted average maturity ranging from one to four years. Furthermore, it retains the option to incorporate derivative instruments like options, futures contracts, and various swap agreements.
Fund Family Vanguard
Category Short Government
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol VFIRX
Share Class Admiral Shares
Index Bloomberg 1-5 Y Treasury TR
Performance
VFIRX had a total return of 3.24% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.38%.
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% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.03201 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.03188 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.03054 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03109 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02831 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03103 | Feb 2, 2026 |