Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The Fund aims to deliver regular income and a total return that exceeds that of the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index in two out of every three years, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

Fund Strategy

Vanguard's approach to managing the Fund involves investing in high-quality money market and debt securities issued by a variety of government, government related and corporate entities in Australia.

Fund Performance Comparison

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Fund performance

	1M	3M	6M	1Y p.a.	2Y p.a.	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.	10Y p.a.
Total return	0.33%	0.98%	2.15%	4.53%	4.67%	4.32%	2.5%	2.24%
Growth return	0.01%	0%	0.02%	0.08%	0.19%	0.4%	0.01%	0.01%
Income return	0.32%	0.98%	2.13%	4.45%	4.48%	3.92%	2.49%	2.23%

As at 31 Aug 2025. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest

Cash: 22.61%

Fixed Interest: 77.39%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest (Wholesale)
Responsible Entity	Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd
APIR Code	VAN0102AU
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Aug 2025)
Legal Structure	Unknown
Fund Inception	26 Aug 1998
Fund Size	$284.85 million (as at 31 Aug 2025)
Entry Price	$1.0227 (as at 12 Sep 2025)
Exit Price	$1.0221 (as at 12 Sep 2025)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.19% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.19% (as at 30 Jun 2024)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	0
Minimum initial investment	$500,000
Minimum additional investments	$5,000.00
Minimum redemption amount	$1,000.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 30 Jun 2025)

Holding (as at 30 Jun 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
International Bank for Reconstruction & Development	Bond - Supranational	4.76%
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FAQs about the Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest

What is the objective of the Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund?

The objective of the Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund is The Fund aims to deliver regular income and a total return that exceeds that of the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index in two out of every three years, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

What is the strategy for the Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund?

The strategy of the Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund is Vanguard's approach to managing the Fund involves investing in high-quality money market and debt securities issued by a variety of government, government related and corporate entities in Australia.

What is the APIR code of the Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund?

The APIR code of the Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund is VAN0102AU.

What was Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest’s total return last month?

Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest’s total return last month was 0.33%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.01% and an income return of 0.32%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What was Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest’s total return for the last three months?

Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest’s total return for the last three months was 0.98%. This was made up of a growth return of 0% and an income return of 0.98%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest’s one-year total return?

Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest’s one-year total return is 4.53%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.08% and an income return of 4.45%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest’s three-year total return?

Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest’s one-year total return is 4.32%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.4% and an income return of 3.92%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is the asset allocation of the Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund is :

Cash: 22.61%

Fixed Interest: 77.39%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund is Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd.

What is the size of the Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund?

As at 31 Aug 2025, the size of the Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund was $284.85 million.

What is the inception date of the Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund?

The Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund has an inception date of 26 Aug 1998.

What is the current entry price of the Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund?

The current entry price of the Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund is $1.0227 per unit and the current exit price is $1.0221 per unit (as at 12 Sep 2025).

What is the current exit price of the Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund?

The current exit price of the Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund is $1.0221 per unit and the current entry price is $1.0227 per unit (as at 12 Sep 2025).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Vanguard Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund is $500,000. Minimum additional investment is $5000.

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