About VFIUX
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Fund Admiral Shares is a mutual fund specializing in high-quality, intermediate-term U.S. Treasury securities. The fund's core objective is to provide a high level of current income while focusing on capital preservation by investing at least 80% of its assets in U.S. Treasury obligations, such as bills, notes, and bonds. With an average effective duration of approximately five years, the fund aims to capture the stability and credit quality inherent in government-backed debt, making it particularly relevant for investors seeking moderate interest-rate sensitivity with minimal credit risk.
Featuring a low expense ratio and institutional share class, this fund is designed for investors with a minimum initial commitment, typically positioned as a conservative fixed-income option within a diversified portfolio. The fund's holdings number in the hundreds, ensuring broad exposure across various maturities. Income is distributed monthly, appealing to those who prioritize regular cash flow and stability. Overall, the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Fund Admiral Shares serves a significant role in the financial markets as a vehicle for managing interest rate risk and as a reliable source of government-backed income for investors focused on safety and predictability.
Fund Family Vanguard
Category Intermediate Government
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol VFIUX
Share Class Admiral Shares
Index Bloomberg US Treasury 5-10 Y TR
VFIUX had a total return of 7.23% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 7.74%.
