Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares

Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares is an investment fund designed to provide investors with exposure to the short-term bond market. The fund primarily seeks to track the performance of a market-weighted bond index with a focus on investment-grade U.S. bonds that have maturities between one and five years. It achieves this objective by investing in a diversified portfolio of high-quality, short-duration bonds issued by U.S. corporations and government entities. Notable for its low expense ratio, the fund offers a relatively low-cost opportunity for investors to gain stable returns with limited interest rate risk. The fund plays a significant role in the fixed-income market by catering to investors seeking to diversify their portfolios or preserve capital while minimizing interest rate sensitivity. As part of Vanguard’s commitment to cost-effective investing, it is especially appealing to investors looking for a safe investment harbor amidst market volatility.