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Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Investor VUBFX Fund Analysis

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Morningstar’s Analysis VUBFX

Will VUBFX outperform in future?

Get our overall rating based on a fundamental assessment of the pillars below.

  • Process Pillar

    The Process Pillar is our assessment of how sensible, clearly defined, and repeatable VUBFX’s performance objective and investment process is for both security selection and portfolio construction.

  • People Pillar

    The People Pillar is our evaluation of the VUBFX management team’s experience and ability. We find that high-quality management teams deliver superior performance relative to their benchmarks and/or peers.

  • Parent Pillar

    The Parent Pillar is our rating of VUBFX’s parent organization’s priorities and whether they’re in line with investors’ interests.

Low-cost, straightforward active ultra-short bond strategy.

Senior Analyst Paul Olmsted

Paul Olmsted

Senior Analyst

Summary

Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond’s portfolio managers have ample experience and supporting resources, but despite its low expenses, this fund’s straightforward approach and general market focus don’t help it stand out from peers.

by Paul Olmsted
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