VGSH

Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF

$58.72

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📎 Investment Objective

The Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF seeks to track the performance of a market-weighted Treasury index with a short-term maturity profile.

Overview

ETF tracking Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF

Category Treasury

Issuer Vanguard

Inception Date 2009-11-23

Market Cap $22.7B

Average Volume N/A

Dividend Yield 3.36%

52-Week Range $58.02 - $58.98

VWAP $58.74

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Investment Summary

📎 Investment Objective

The Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF seeks to track the performance of a market-weighted Treasury index with a short-term maturity profile.

🎯 Investment Strategy

The ETF invests in a portfolio of U.S. Treasury securities, focusing on issues with remaining maturities between 1 and 5 years. It employs a passive, index-tracking approach to provide exposure to the short-term U.S. Treasury market.

✨ Key Features

Focuses on short-term U.S. Treasury securities with maturities between 1 and 5 years
Passively tracks a market-weighted Treasury index
Low expense ratio of 0.00%
Provides exposure to the short-end of the Treasury yield curve

⚠️ Primary Risks

Interest rate risk: The value of the ETF's holdings may decline due to rising interest rates
Credit risk: The risk of default on the underlying Treasury securities
Liquidity risk: The ETF may experience reduced liquidity during periods of market stress
Tracking error risk: The ETF may not perfectly track its underlying index

👤 Best For

This ETF may be suitable for investors seeking low-risk, low-volatility exposure to the short-term U.S. Treasury market as part of a diversified portfolio. It can provide a stable, low-yielding component to help manage interest rate risk and preserve capital.