Vanguard Total International Bond Index’s low fee and diversified portfolio make it a compelling option for hedged exposure to non-U.S. investment-grade bonds. Its Institutional Select share class earns a Morningstar Analyst Rating of Gold, its exchange-rated and Institutional share classes earn a Silver rating, and its Admiral and Investor share classes are rated Bronze.
Vanguard Total Intl Bd Idx Admiral™ VTABX
NAV / 1-Day Return
22.66
/
0.04
%
Total Assets
45.2 Bil
Adj. Expense Ratio
Adjusted Expense Ratio excludes certain variable investment-related expenses, such as interest from borrowings and dividends on borrowed securities, allowing for more consistent cost comparisons across funds.
0.110%
Expense Ratio
0.110%
Fee Level
Low
Longest Manager Tenure
8.40
years
Category
World Bond-USD Hedged
Credit Quality / Interest Rate Sensitivity
Medium / ExtensiveMin. Initial Investment
3,000
Status
Open
TTM Yield
0.85%
Effective Duration
8.46
years
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Morningstar’s Analysis
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Will VTABX outperform in future?
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This is a solid pick for currency-hedged international-bond exposure.
