Vanguard Short-Term Federal Fund Investor Shares (VSGBX)
| Fund Assets | 4.49B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.20% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 398.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.39 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.85% |
| Dividend Growth | 10.31% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 10.23 |
| YTD Return | 0.63% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.39% |
| 5-Year Return | 7.93% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.21 |
| 52-Week High | 10.39 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.07 |
| Holdings | 332 |
| Inception Date | Dec 31, 1987 |
About VSGBX
This fund's primary objective is to generate consistent income for investors while aiming to minimize significant fluctuations in its market value. Under typical market conditions, at least 80% of its holdings are allocated to short-duration debt securities either issued directly by or guaranteed by agencies of the U.S. government. It's crucial to understand that a number of these agency-backed instruments do not carry the explicit "full faith and credit" guarantee of the U.S. federal government. The portfolio generally targets an average maturity for its underlying bonds ranging between one and four years.
Performance
VSGBX had a total return of 3.39% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.72%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VSGDX | Admiral Shares | 0.10% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.03337 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.0323 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.03258 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03261 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03154 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03272 | Feb 2, 2026 |