EDV

📎 Investment Objective

The Vanguard Extended Duration ETF seeks to track the performance of an index that measures the investment return of extended-duration U.S. Treasury bonds.

✨ Key Features

• Provides exposure to long-duration U.S. Treasury bonds
• Passively tracks the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury STRIPS 20-30 Year Equal Par Bond Index
• Low expense ratio of 0.00%
• Suitable for investors seeking long-term fixed income exposure

⚠️ Primary Risks

• Interest rate risk: The fund's performance is sensitive to changes in interest rates, which can cause the value of the bonds to fluctuate
• Credit risk: The fund is exposed to the risk of default by the U.S. government on its debt obligations
• Liquidity risk: Extended-duration bonds may have lower liquidity compared to shorter-term bonds
• Concentration risk: The fund is concentrated in U.S. Treasury bonds, which may be affected by political and economic conditions in the U.S.

👤 Best For

This ETF may be suitable for long-term investors seeking exposure to extended-duration U.S. Treasury bonds as part of a diversified fixed income portfolio. It may be particularly appealing to investors with a conservative risk tolerance who are looking for a low-cost way to gain exposure to long-term government bonds.