NASDAQ:VGIT

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index ETF (VGIT) Price, Holdings, & News

$57.30
-0.09 (-0.16%)
(As of 04/24/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$57.21
$57.31
50-Day Range
$57.16
$58.84
52-Week Range
$56.07
$60.94
Volume
1.24 million shs
Average Volume
2.97 million shs
Market Capitalization
$25.65 billion
Assets Under Management
$25.98 billion
Dividend Yield
3.04%
Net Expense Ratio
0.04%
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About Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index ETF (NASDAQ:VGIT)

Vanguard Intermediate Term Government Bond ETF (the Fund) seeks to track the performance of a market-weighted government bond index with an intermediate-term, dollar-weighted average maturity. The Fund employs a passive management or indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Barclays Capital U.S. 3-10 Year Government Float Adjusted Index (the Fund). This Index includes fixed-income securities issued by the United States Treasury (not including inflation-protected bonds) and the United States Government agencies and instrumentalities, as well as corporate or dollar-denominated foreign debt guaranteed by the United States Government, with maturities between 3 and 10 years. At least 80% of the Fund’s assets will be invested in bonds included in the Index. The Fund’s investment advisor is Vanguard Fixed Income Group.

VGIT Stock Price History

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Fund Details

Issuer
Vanguard
Fund Name
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index ETF
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:VGIT
Inception Date
11/19/2009
Fund Manager
Joshua C. Barrickman

Fund Focus

Asset Class
Fixed Income
Benchmark
Bloomberg U.S. Treasury 3-10 Year Index
Category
U.S. Government
Focus
Broad Market
Development Level
Developed Markets
Region
North America
Number of Holdings
109

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$25.98 billion
Average Daily Volume
$1.84 million
Discount/Premium
0.03%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

Administrator
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Advisor
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Custodian
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Distributor
Vanguard Marketing Corporation
Transfer Agent
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Trustee
N/A
Lead Market Maker
Susquehanna

Options

Optionable
Optionable
Options Volume
42
Put Options
9
Call Options
42
Short Interest
1,030,000 shs

Miscellaneous

Beta
0.03
Creation Unit
50,000
Creation Fee
$100.00
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Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index ETF Expenses

TypeVGITBroad Market ETFsFixed Income ETFsNASDAQ ETFsAll ETFs
Management Fee0.03%0.43%0.32%0.48%0.51%
Other Expenses0.01%0.31%0.27%0.34%0.58%
Total Expense0.04%0.54%0.40%0.58%0.70%
Fee Waiver0.00%-0.11%-0.24%-0.22%-0.57%
Net Expense0.04%0.55%0.35%0.54%0.58%

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index ETF (VGIT) Holdings & Exposure

Top 10 VGIT Holdings

  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 2.06%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 2.00%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 1.98%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 1.89%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 1.88%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 1.84%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 1.83%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 1.82%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 1.81%
  • United States Treasury Notes
    Holding Weight: 1.80%

VGIT Sector Exposure

VGIT Geographic Exposure

Should I Buy Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index ETF Stock? VGIT Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index ETF:

  • Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index ETF has been trading steadily, with a recent increase in stock price to $58.49, showing stability in value.
  • The ETF tracks the performance of a market-weighted government bond index with an intermediate-term, dollar-weighted average maturity, providing exposure to a diversified portfolio of government bonds.
  • The Fund employs a passive management or indexing investment approach, reducing management fees and potentially increasing returns for investors.
  • The ETF includes fixed-income securities issued by the United States Treasury and government agencies, providing a relatively safe investment option.
  • Investing in Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index ETF can be a way to diversify a portfolio and reduce overall risk through exposure to government bonds.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index ETF for these reasons:

  • Government bond yields can be sensitive to interest rate changes, potentially affecting the value of the ETF negatively in a rising rate environment.
  • As an ETF, Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index ETF is subject to market fluctuations and may not provide significant capital appreciation opportunities compared to individual stocks.
  • Investors seeking high returns may find the relatively stable performance of government bonds less attractive compared to riskier investment options.
  • The ETF's performance is tied to the bond market, which can be influenced by macroeconomic factors, leading to fluctuations in value.
  • Investors should consider the impact of inflation on the real returns of government bonds held within the ETF, as inflation erodes purchasing power over time.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, April 12, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index ETF pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

VGIT ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have VGIT shares performed in 2024?

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index ETF's stock was trading at $59.32 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, VGIT stock has decreased by 3.4% and is now trading at $57.30.
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Are investors shorting Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index ETF?

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index ETF saw a drop in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 6,700 shares, a drop of 99.3% from the March 15th total of 1,020,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 61,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.1 days.
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How often does Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index ETF pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index ETF?

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index ETF announced a dividend on Wednesday, March 27th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, April 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.1762 per share on Thursday, April 4th. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 1st. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of $0.15.
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What does VGIT invest in?

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index ETF is a fixed income fund issued by Vanguard. VGIT focuses on broad market investments and follows the Bloomberg U.S. Treasury 3-10 Year Index. The fund's investments total to approximately $25.98 billion assets under management.

What is the management fee for Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index ETF?

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index ETF's management fee is 0.03% and has other expenses of 0.01%. The net expense ratio for VGIT is 0.04%.

What other stocks do shareholders of Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index ETF own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index ETF investors own include Costco Wholesale (COST), Boeing (BA), General Electric (GE), Lockheed Martin (LMT), Medtronic (MDT), Magellan Midstream Partners (MMP), Starbucks (SBUX), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Cisco Systems (CSCO) and CVS Health (CVS).

Who are Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index ETF's major shareholders?

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index ETF's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Mather Group LLC. (0.84%), Summit Trail Advisors LLC (0.71%), GenTrust LLC (0.49%), Foster Group Inc. (0.42%), Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. (0.32%) and Bangor Savings Bank (0.29%).

How do I buy shares of Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index ETF?

Shares of VGIT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NASDAQ:VGIT) was last updated on 4/25/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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