Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Fund Investor Shares (VFISX)
| Fund Assets | 5.87B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.20% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 348.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.83% |
| Dividend Growth | -11.76% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.88 |
| YTD Return | -0.03% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.32% |
| 5-Year Return | 6.65% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.84 |
| 52-Week High | 9.98 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.07 |
| Holdings | 223 |
| Inception Date | Oct 28, 1991 |
About VFISX
This fund at a minimum invests 80% of the assets in debt issued directly by the government in the form of Treasury bills, notes or bonds (including inflation-protected securities) and may invest in other securities including, but not limited to, debt issued by federal agencies that are sponsored, guaranteed, or owned by the federal government. A key risk of the fund is the fact that changes in interest rates can eventually lead to a decrease in income for the fund. Although short-term bond funds historically tend to have higher yields than money market funds, unlike money market funds, their share price fluctuates. Investors with short-term savings goals who are willing to accept some price movement may wish to consider this fund.
Performance
VFISX had a total return of 3.32% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.41%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUMBX | Fidelity | Fidelity Short-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% |
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VFIRX | Admiral Shares | 0.10% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03025 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02755 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03018 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03046 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02973 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03125 | Nov 3, 2025 |