The Vanguard Short Term Treasury Index Fund (VSTAX) is a popular exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the short-term U.S. Treasury market. It offers investors exposure to the safety and liquidity of U.S. Treasuries at low cost.
VSTAX tracks the Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Short Term Bond Index, which includes U.S. Treasury bonds with maturities of two years or less. The fund uses a passive indexing strategy, meaning it buys and holds the same securities as the index in proportion to their market value.
VSTAX is a versatile investment that can be used in a variety of portfolios:
Pros
Cons
The Vanguard Short Term Treasury Index Fund (VSTAX) is a well-managed and cost-effective ETF that provides investors with access to the short-term Treasury market. It is a suitable investment for investors who prioritize safety, liquidity, and low cost. However, investors should be aware of the potential risks associated with interest rate and inflation.
Historical Performance
VSTAX has a strong historical track record, with an average annual return of 2.81% since its inception in 2007.
Correlation with Other Assets
VSTAX has a low correlation with other asset classes, such as stocks and bonds. This makes it a valuable diversification tool for investors.
Sector Exposure
VSTAX is heavily concentrated in the U.S. Treasury sector, with over 99% of its assets invested in Treasury securities.
Table 1: VSTAX Key Information
Feature | Value |
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Ticker symbol | VSTAX |
Expense ratio | 0.05% |
Net assets | $29.1 billion |
Average daily volume | 4.2 million shares |
Table 2: VSTAX Historical Performance
Year | Return (%) |
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2007 | 0.50 |
2008 | -2.07 |
2009 | 7.92 |
2010 | 0.56 |
2011 | 0.37 |
Table 3: VSTAX Sector Exposure
Sector | Percentage |
---|---|
U.S. Treasury | 99.5% |
Other | 0.5% |
Table 4: VSTAX Correlation with Other Assets
Asset Class | Correlation |
---|---|
Stocks | 0.12 |
Bonds | 0.25 |
Gold | -0.05 |
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