Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Fund Investor Shares (VFISX)
| Fund Assets | 5.80B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.20% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 421.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.37 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.74% |
| Dividend Growth | -9.32% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.82 |
| YTD Return | 0.50% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.14% |
| 5-Year Return | 7.26% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.80 |
| 52-Week High | 9.98 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.06 |
| Holdings | 215 |
| Inception Date | Oct 28, 1991 |
About VFISX
This fund primarily invests in U.S. government debt, dedicating at least 80% of its assets to Treasury bills, notes, or bonds (including inflation-protected securities). It may also include debt issued by federal agencies that are sponsored, guaranteed, or owned by the federal government. A notable risk is that changes in interest rates could eventually diminish the fund's income. Although these short-term bond funds typically offer higher yields than money market funds, their share price, unlike money markets, is subject to fluctuation. This fund could be suitable for investors with short-term savings objectives who are prepared to accept some level of price volatility.
Performance
VFISX had a total return of 3.14% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.40%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.0312 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.03103 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.02973 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03024 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02755 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03018 | Feb 2, 2026 |