Vanguard Federal Money Market Funds Investor Guide

Vanguard Federal Money Market Funds are designed to provide a low-risk investment option for those looking to earn a stable return on their money. They invest in a variety of high-quality, short-term debt securities.

These funds are suitable for investors who want to maintain liquidity and earn a competitive return on their investments. They can be used as a cash alternative or as a complement to other investments.

The funds are managed by experienced investment professionals who actively monitor the market and adjust the portfolio as needed. This helps to minimize risk and maximize returns.

Investors can choose from a range of Vanguard Federal Money Market Funds, each with its own unique features and benefits.

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The Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund invests primarily in high-quality, short-term money market instruments issued by the U.S. government and its agencies and instrumentalities.

These securities are not guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury nor supported by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government, but they are rated in one of the two highest credit-quality categories for short-term securities by at least two nationally recognized rating services.

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The Fund maintains a dollar-weighted average maturity of 60 days or less and a dollar-weighted average life of 120 days or less, which is a conservative approach to managing risk.

The Fund invests 100% of its assets in government securities, which means it will satisfy the 99.5% requirement for designation as a government money market fund.

This investment strategy aligns with the new money market reforms that require government money market funds to invest at least 99.5% of their total assets in cash, government securities, and/or repurchase agreements that are collateralized solely by government securities or cash.

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