Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF
VGIT
Market cap $30.3B

59.44 USD

-0.17

0.29%

At close Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-0.29%

5 days

-1.57%

1 month

-1.77%

3 months

1.73%

6 months

2.82%

Year to date

0.52%

1 year

4.08%

5 years

-11.42%

0

Funds holding %

of 6,740 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

89% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 332 | Existing positions reduced: 176

76% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $1.47M | Put options by funds: $833K

29% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 75 | Existing positions closed: 58

4% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 96 [Q1] → 100 (+4) [Q2]

3% more funds holding

Funds holding: 650 [Q1] → 667 (+17) [Q2]

0% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $22B [Q1] → $22B (-$16M) [Q2]

10.4% less ownership

Funds ownership: 84.02% [Q1] → 73.63% (-10.4%) [Q2]

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VGIT.

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about VGIT published over the past 30 days

With Uncertainty Ahead, Intermediate Bonds Offer Opportunities

The question of whether the economy is in a recession or not, a forthcoming presidential election, and interest rates add to the high level of uncertainty in the current market. As such, fixed income investors may want to take a middle-ground approach with bonds and opt for debt with intermediate maturity dates.

With Uncertainty Ahead, Intermediate Bonds Offer Opportunities

VGIT: Excellent Fixed Income Fund Addition Improves Risk Adjusted Returns

Intermediate-term treasuries, like VGIT, offer superior risk-adjusted returns and better volatility reduction compared to short-term and long-term treasuries and corporate bonds. VGIT provides a low expense ratio of 0.04% and high liquidity, making it an excellent choice for adding fixed income to portfolios. Backtesting shows intermediate-term treasuries improve portfolio Sharpe Ratio and reduce volatility significantly, outperforming both short-term and long-term treasuries.

VGIT: Excellent Fixed Income Fund Addition Improves Risk Adjusted Returns

Rates Spark: ECB Presser Bear-Flattened The Curve

The ECB cut rates by 25bp as widely anticipated, but a slightly hawkish tilt bear flattened the EUR curve, which in our view remains priced aggressively. In the US, as the markets head towards the Fed's first rate cut, the probability of a larger cut rose slightly on Thursday.

Rates Spark: ECB Presser Bear-Flattened The Curve

3 ETFs to Capitalize on the Bond Comeback

A bond comeback is in full swing, as evidenced by the most recent inflows into a typically tepid summer for stocks. That said, investors may want to consider adding bond exposure, especially Treasuries via three options from Vanguard.

3 ETFs to Capitalize on the Bond Comeback

Going Longer: Deeper Rotation Into Duration?

Investors took refuge in short-term Treasury bonds throughout 2023, where they reaped the rewards of higher-yielding money markets. Meanwhile, longer duration Treasuries have been mired in a bear market since 2020 but could finally start to see a reversal of fortune.

Going Longer: Deeper Rotation Into Duration?

3 ETFs That Provide a Middle-Ground Solution for Bond Volatility

With a forthcoming election paired with the expectation of rate cuts, the bond market could see volatility in the second half of 2024. That said, investors may want to opt for a middle-ground solution for yield and rate risk with intermediate-term bond funds.

3 ETFs That Provide a Middle-Ground Solution for Bond Volatility

Taxable Bond Funds Saw Strong Inflows in May

Data from a Morningstar report noted that May saw strong inflows for taxable bond funds, confirming the broader trend of bond funds seeing heightened interest within the past year.

Taxable Bond Funds Saw Strong Inflows in May

3 Treasury ETFs to Take Advantage of a Bond Rally

As yields start to slide amid the anticipation of interest rate cuts, Treasury bonds are rallying. That opens the pathway for investment opportunities in three Vanguard ETFs.

3 Treasury ETFs to Take Advantage of a Bond Rally

Softening Labor Market Could Push Treasury ETFs Higher

A softening labor market could be what the Federal Reserve needs to finally cut interest rates. In turn, that could push Treasury ETFs higher.

Softening Labor Market Could Push Treasury ETFs Higher

Bond ETF Breakdown: High Yield Back in Vogue?

The Federal Reserve just wrapped up another policy meeting, and markets continue to push back their expectations of a first rate cut. As of Wednesday, the federal funds futures market is pricing in 60% odds of a first cut in September.

Bond ETF Breakdown: High Yield Back in Vogue?

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