Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Shares

This fund employs an indexing strategy to replicate the performance of the Bloomberg US Treasury 3-10 Year Bond Index. The benchmark comprises fixed-income securities issued by the U.S. Treasury, specifically those with maturities between three and ten years, excluding inflation-protected bonds. A significant risk lies in interest rate fluctuations, which, whether rising or falling, can lead to decreased bond prices or a reduction in the fund's income. However, a key advantage is the remarkably low default risk, as the underlying bonds are fully backed by the U.S. government's full faith and credit. This offering is well-suited for investors seeking consistent interest income who are comfortable with a moderate degree of volatility in both price and earnings.