VALLEY FORGE, PA — Vanguard has introduced two new fixed income ETFs—Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF (VGUS) and Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF (VBIL)—designed to cater to investors seeking low-cost, short-term U.S. Treasury exposure. The launch highlights Vanguard’s continued commitment to offering diversified and accessible investment products.
Both ETFs are managed by Josh Barrickman, Co-Head of Fixed Income Group Indexing in the Americas, and aim to serve as effective tools for building liquid and flexible portfolios. VGUS is benchmarked to the Bloomberg Short Treasury Index, encompassing U.S. Treasury Bills, Notes, and Bonds with maturities under 12 months, while VBIL tracks the Bloomberg US Treasury Bills 0-3 Months Index. With expense ratios of just 0.07%, these offerings stand out as cost-efficient options within their categories.
“VGUS and VBIL reflect our drive to provide investors with a more diverse product range and complement our existing line-up of active and passive funds with Vanguard’s signature low-costs and management expertise,” said Sara Devereux, Global Head of Vanguard Fixed Income Group. “These new ultra-short Treasury products serve as valuable tools for advisors and investors to build more precise and flexible portfolios, bridging the gap between money market funds and existing ultra-short-term bond offerings in the ETF wrapper.”
The ETFs are tailored for investors prioritizing liquidity, offering exposure to short-duration U.S. Treasury securities with low volatility and expected tight bid-ask spreads. Positioned as part of investors’ liquidity toolkit, VGUS and VBIL serve a strategic role in portfolio construction for both retail and institutional audiences.
With the launch of these ETFs, Vanguard continues to advance its mission of providing high-quality, low-cost investment options. The company remains focused on expanding its product lineup to meet the evolving needs of investors and further solidify its role as a leader in the financial markets.
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