Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF

VGSH tracks a market-weighted index of fixed income securities issued by the U.S. Treasury, excluding inflation-protected securities, with maturities of 1-3 years.

The fund tracks a market value-weighted index of fixed income securities issued by the US Treasury, excluding inflation-protected securities, with maturities of 1-3 years.

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF

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With capital markets expecting a rate-cutting cycle to begin, the yield curve has been steepening. But if economic data continues to reflect a hot economy, it may require keeping short-term bonds in play.

Hot Economy Could Keep Short-Term Bond Funds In Play

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The ECB cut rates by 25bp as widely anticipated, but a slightly hawkish tilt bear flattened the EUR curve, which in our view remains priced aggressively. In the US, as the markets head towards the Fed's first rate cut, the probability of a larger cut rose slightly on Thursday.

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A bond comeback is in full swing, as evidenced by the most recent inflows into a typically tepid summer for stocks. That said, investors may want to consider adding bond exposure, especially Treasuries via three options from Vanguard.

3 ETFs to Capitalize on the Bond Comeback

U.S. 10-Year made a significant move lower due to global risk off sentiment after the underwhelming US July Jobs report. Opportunity to reassess and reposition fixed income allocations from intermediate term to short-term holdings. Federal Funds rate cuts expected, leading to potential yield reduction in short-term space compared to intermediate term, making it a more attractive positioning.

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It's easy to draw in fixed income investors to long-term bonds with their yield. If they don't want a potentially bumpy rate-risk ride, they could consider options on the yield curve's front end.

3 Funds to Consider for the Front End of the Yield Curve

Yield may be the prime motivator for adding exposure to bonds. But fixed income investors should also look to mitigate default and rate risk.

Mitigate Default and Rate Risk With These 2 ETFs

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Tech stocks, especially those focusing on AI, may be at the top of investors' mind when it comes to equities. But bonds have also been in the limelight as of late.

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Morningstar highlighted a list short-term bond funds that include a pair of Vanguard ETFs specifically for fixed income investors looking to park cash in the interim. With rate cuts expected to occur at some point, taking advantage of the high yields now is a prime reason to consider bond funds.

2 Bond ETFs to Consider for Short-Term Fixed Income Investors

As yields start to slide amid the anticipation of interest rate cuts, Treasury bonds are rallying. That opens the pathway for investment opportunities in three Vanguard ETFs.

3 Treasury ETFs to Take Advantage of a Bond Rally

VGSH and SCHO are two ETFs with almost identical attributes. The one big difference is SCHO pays a higher yield. VGSH actually has a slightly better total return, but as an income ETF, the yield is disappointing.

VGSH: A Disappointing Yield

Extracting yield in the current market environment is a prime option for getting bond exposure. However, the risk associated with depreciating prices shouldn't put off prospective fixed income investors.

Bonds Are Still an Attractive Option in Current Environment

A softening labor market could be what the Federal Reserve needs to finally cut interest rates. In turn, that could push Treasury ETFs higher.

Softening Labor Market Could Push Treasury ETFs Higher

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Even if higher-for-longer interest rates are applying downward pressure on bond prices — and conversely, upward pressure on yields — bonds still look enticing. Vanguard has a few bond-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that are worth considering.

Bonds Look Enticing Even If Rate Cuts Come Later Than Expected

High yields are applying downward pressure on both the stock and bond markets, confounding investors at the start of the second quarter. In turn, it's causing traders to up their bearish bets on bond prices.

Short Treasury Bets Could Benefit Value-Seeking Investors

Short-term bonds can offer the investor an ideal way to mitigate credit risk via an investment-grade focus while also reducing the rate risk that longer-term bond offerings can carry. That said, Vanguard has three options worthy of considering to get short-term bond exposure.

Mitigate Credit and Rate Risk With These 3 ETF Options

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Institutional adoption of ETFs continues, which should make all investors happy. In a new report from S&P Dow Jones Indices, the amount of money U.S. and Canadian “asset owners” held in ETFs increased 22% to $56 billion in 2023.

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With the U.S. Federal Reserve recently standing pat on interest rate hikes, bets on rate cuts are dissipating as the data-dependent central bank seeks more confirmation before loosening monetary policy. In the meantime, it's helping to fuel spikes in short-term yields.

Unwinding of Rate Cut Bets Are Elevating Short-Term Yields

Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares is a popular option for investors looking for a safe way to earn interest on their capital. Short-term Treasuries offer relative safety, liquidity, predictable income, tax advantages, and diversification benefits. VGSH stands out for its low-risk profile, low cost, and potential to outperform competitors during periods of rising interest rates.

VGSH: A Good Short-Term Fix To Portfolio Volatility

Inflation isn't at the 2% level the Fed has been targeting. But it's gone down considerably from its peak of 9% last year.

Consider Vanguard's Treasury ETFs as Government Bonds Rally

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Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF holds Treasury Bonds maturing in 1-3 years. The duration risk is low and the yield is on the rise. We review the fund in light of the multiple rate cuts expected over the next twelve months.

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Investors are pumping cash into fixed income exchange traded funds, particularly into Treasury ETFs. In fact, they've put more than twice the amount of money into Treasury ETFs than the second-most popular bond ETFs.

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