About VIIGX
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutional Shares is a mutual fund specializing in a diversified portfolio of intermediate-term U.S. Treasury securities. Designed to track the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Treasury 3-10 Year Bond Index, the fund adopts a passively managed, index-sampling approach. Its primary function is to provide current income while maintaining high credit quality, as its holdings are exclusively U.S. government-issued bonds, known for their low credit risk. The fund typically invests in Treasury securities with maturities ranging from three to ten years, positioning it within the intermediate-term segment of the bond market. This strategy offers investors moderate interest rate sensitivity and relative stability compared to funds focused on longer or shorter maturities. With an institutional share class structure, a low expense ratio, and a high minimum investment threshold, it is tailored for institutional investors seeking efficient access to U.S. government debt markets. The fund plays a significant role as a core fixed income holding, offering liquidity, risk mitigation, and a predictable income stream within a diversified portfolio, especially for organizations focused on capital preservation and moderate interest income.
Fund Family Vanguard
Category Intermediate Government
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol VIIGX
Share Class Institutional Shares
Index Bloomberg US 3-10 Yr Government Bond TR
VIIGX had a total return of 7.47% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 4.61%.
