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3 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
4
4
5
4
2
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Zacks Investment Research
5
(Strong Sell)
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Standard & Poor's
4 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
D+
(Sell)
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#23 in Short-Term Government
U.S. News evaluated 54 Short Government Funds. Our list highlights the top-rated funds for long-term investors based on the ratings of leading fund industry researchers.
Performance
The fund has returned 0.21 percent over the past year, 1.25 percent over the past three years, 2.31 percent over the past five years, and 2.82 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 05.31.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | -0.1% |
| 1 Year | 0.2% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 1.3% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 2.3% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 2.8% |
Summary
The investment seeks current income while maintaining limited price volatility. The fund invests at least 80% of assets in U.S. Treasury securities, which include bills, bonds, and notes issued by the U.S. Treasury. It expects to maintain a dollar-weighted average maturity of 1 to 4 years.
Fees
Fees are Low compared to funds in the same category.
Vanguard Short Term Treasury Fund has an expense ratio of 0.20 percent.
Risk
Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
