Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade Fund Investor Shares (VFSTX) Research
This fund aims to provide investors with exposure to a mix of high- and medium-quality debt instruments that carry an investment-grade rating and have relatively short durations. Its portfolio consists of corporate debt, securitized consumer credit, and U.S. government bonds. While it generally offers a more attractive yield compared to money market alternatives, it's important to recognize that its share value will fluctuate. Moreover, rising interest rates can diminish the value of the bonds held within the portfolio, subsequently impacting the fund's share price. This investment could be suitable for individuals with near-term financial goals who are prepared for some degree of principal volatility.
Market snapshot
- Symbol
- VFSTX
- Price
- $10.37
- Day change
- +0.10%
- Market cap
- $55.3B
- 52-week range
- 10.36-10.56
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management - Leveraged
Peer companies
- iShares Russell 1000 ETF (IWB)
- iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS)
- iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL)
- Schwab International Equity ETF (SCHF)
- Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (SCHG)
- Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Institutional Shares (VBAIX)
- Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Admiral Shares (VBIAX)
- Vanguard Intermediate-Term Investment-Grade Fund Investor Shares (VFICX)
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