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Vanguard Short-Term Government Securities Active Fund Investor Shares VSGBX

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  • NAV / 1-Day Return $10.05  /  +0.10 %
  • Fund Size $4.4B
  • Adjusted Expense Ratio 0.200%
  • Net Expense Ratio 0.200%
  • Fee Level: Distribution Below Average
  • Share Class Type No Load
  • Morningstar Category Short Government
  • Fixed-Income Style Box (Funds) High/Limited
  • Minimum Initial Investment $3,000
  • Investment Status Open
  • TTM Yield 3.98%
  • Average Effective Duration 2.53 yrs
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Morningstar’s Analysis VSGBX

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Vanguard Announces Manager Addition to Vanguard Short-Term Federal; Ratings Unchanged

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Ken Noguchi

Analyst Note

Vanguard named Alexander Payne as a comanager of Vanguard Short-Term Federal, effective May 11, 2026. The appointment does not alter the strategy's Above Average People and Process Pillar ratings or its overall Morningstar Medalist Rating.

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Portfolio Holdings VSGBX

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  • % Assets in Top 10 Holdings 26.0
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