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The Vanguard Core Bond ETF is an actively managed fund meticulously crafted to deliver broad exposure, primarily within the U.S. investment-grade fixed income landscape. This cost-efficient offering strategically invests in a diverse array of U.S. Treasury, mortgage-backed, and corporate debt instruments, spanning a full spectrum of yields and maturities, from short-term to long-term issues. Utilizing a disciplined and risk-aware approach, the fund aims to outperform the broader investment-grade market through astute security selection, informed sector allocation, and, to a lesser extent, duration management. Consistent with other fixed-income investments, it is susceptible to interest rate risk; an increase in rates could diminish the value of the portfolio's bonds, thereby reducing the fund's Net Asset Value (NAV). Due to its comprehensive coverage of all major segments and maturities within the investment-grade market, investors may consider it a central component of their bond holdings. It's crucial to understand that this Core Bond ETF is a standalone product, distinct from the Vanguard Core Bond Fund (VCOBX and VCORX). Differences in their operational scope, specific investment methodologies, and underlying assets are anticipated to result in varying investment returns between the two funds.
| Symbol | Name | Weight | Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.63% 04/30/2029 | 1.06% | $74.36M |
| — | United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.88% 07/31/2027 | 0.94% | $65.42M |
| — | Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac 4.50% 06/11/2026 | 0.93% | $65.06M |
| — | United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.88% 12/31/2027 | 0.89% | $62.22M |
| — | Asian Development Bank 4.25% 05/28/2031 | 0.80% | $55.95M |
| — | Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau 4.13% 07/22/2031 | 0.75% | $52.27M |
| — | United States Treasury Note/Bond 1.88% 02/28/2029 | 0.67% | $47.21M |
| — | Fannie Mae REMICS 5.15% 06/25/2056 | 0.63% | $44.17M |
| — | OBX 2026-INV4 Trust 5.31% 05/25/2056 | 0.62% | $43.40M |
| — | OBX 2026-INV2 Trust 5.36% 04/25/2056 | 0.61% | $42.62M |
| — | Canada Government International Bond 4.25% 05/28/2031 | 0.57% | $39.92M |
| — | United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.25% 01/31/2030 | 0.56% | $39.38M |
| — | United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.13% 07/31/2031 | 0.55% | $38.66M |
| — | United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.63% 02/15/2035 | 0.54% | $37.90M |
| — | United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.38% 05/15/2034 | 0.53% | $37.20M |
| — | United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.00% 07/31/2030 | 0.51% | $35.84M |
| — | Province of Quebec Canada 4.63% 06/03/2036 | 0.50% | $35.07M |
| — | United States Treasury Note/Bond 2.88% 05/15/2032 | 0.45% | $31.59M |
| — | Mexico Government International Bond 5.85% 07/02/2032 | 0.43% | $30.11M |
| — | United States Treasury Note/Bond 1.75% 01/31/2029 | 0.41% | $28.74M |
| — | United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.25% 05/15/2035 | 0.40% | $27.95M |
| — | United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.38% 09/15/2028 | 0.40% | $27.94M |
| — | United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.13% 02/15/2036 | 0.40% | $27.71M |
| — | United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.38% 05/15/2036 | 0.38% | $26.77M |
| — | United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.13% 02/29/2032 | 0.38% | $26.39M |