Vangaurd ETF
Vangaurd ETF
Vangaurd ETF
strategic model
portfolios
June 30, 2020
Broadly diversified, low-cost index portfolios
from a company you know and trust
Vanguard exchange-traded fund (ETF) strategic model Take advantage of the experience of an industry leader
portfolios offer: Vanguard ETF strategic model portfolios are created and maintained by our
• Broad-market stock and investment-grade1 bond exposure, encompassing Investment Strategy Group, which is responsible for overseeing Vanguard’s
more than 21,000 global stocks and bonds. investment methodology, including portfolio construction and asset
allocation modeling.
• Diversified index investments that can help alleviate active manager risk
in portfolios through lower return variability and low turnover. The group draws from Vanguard’s more than 40 years of indexing experience
• ETFs for transparency and potential tax efficiency. to ensure that our model portfolios reflect our investment philosophy. We
believe that investors maximize their chance of success when they select
• Low costs, with weighted average expense ratios ranging from 0.05% and stick with asset allocations—or mixes of stock, bond, and money market
to 0.12%2, enabling investors to keep more of their returns. funds—that reflect their goals, tolerance for risk, and time horizons; diversify
broadly within each asset class; and limit the costs of investing.
• Vanguard’s 40+ years of experience in portfolio construction and indexing.
A firm belief in a top-down approach
Vanguard models: A great foundation Asset allocation
Sub-asset allocation
Mutual fund
Features
(active)
• Broad-market exposure
Investment selection
• Low return variability
• High potential level of
tax efficiency To help investors and their advisors address diverse needs, we offer our
(passive)
• Multiple options that span ETF strategic model portfolios in a range of stock/bond allocations. All our
ETF
Vanguard the risk-reward spectrum balanced model portfolios provide exposure to U.S. and international stocks
ETF models and global investment-grade bonds, except for our Tax-Efficient Series,
whose fixed income allocation focuses on U.S. municipal bonds.
Strategic Tactical
To ensure broad diversification in each asset class, all the ETFs underlying
our model portfolios track broad-market or market-segment indexes. Each
index is capitalization-weighted, meaning that its components reflect the
makeup of the market or market segment it tracks. Employing an index
approach also helps to keep costs low relative to the average actively
1 A bond whose credit quality is considered to be among the highest by independent bond-rating agencies.
managed investment strategy.
2 As of June 30, 2020.
Core Series
Our most straightforward portfolios include broadly diversified domestic and international equity and fixed income
Vanguard ETFs®. In addition, each portfolio features low costs and the potential for few capital gains.
Asset allocation (%)1 Equity / Fixed income
Strategic asset allocation by product
As of June 30, 2020
Expense
Vanguard ETF Ticker ratio2 0/100 10/90 20/80 30/70 40/60 50/50 60/40 70/30 80/20 90/10 100/0
Domestic equity
Total Stock Market VTI 0.03% 0.0% 5.9% 11.8% 17.6% 23.5% 29.4% 35.3% 41.2% 47.0% 52.9% 58.8%
International equity
Total International Stock VXUS 0.08% 0.0% 3.9% 7.8% 11.8% 15.7% 19.6% 23.5% 27.4% 31.4% 35.3% 39.2%
Domestic fixed income
Total Bond Market BND 0.035% 68.6% 61.7% 54.9% 48.0% 41.2% 34.3% 27.4% 20.6% 13.7% 6.9% 0.0%
International fixed income
Total International Bond BNDX 0.08% 29.4% 26.5% 23.5% 20.6% 17.6% 14.7% 11.8% 8.8% 5.9% 2.9% 0.0%
Money market fund 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Weighted average expense ratio 0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05%
1 Across asset groups, portfolio weights reflect a combination of market characteristics, Vanguard portfolio construction philosophy, and the availability of the ETFs in the Vanguard lineup. Within each asset group, the allocations reflect the market
capitalizations of the ETFs’ benchmarks. Because of rounding, weights may not add up to 100%. Note that some of the investable universe may be lost when moving from a broad ETF to a group of narrower ETFs.
2 As reported in each ETF’s most recent prospectus as of June 30, 2020. The current expense ratio may be higher or lower than the figure shown.
Source: Vanguard calculations using data from FactSet.
The performance data shown represent past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results, and reflects the performance of the underlying products that comprise our strategies and our investment allocation methodology. Investment
returns and principal value will fluctuate, so an investor’s ETF shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data cited. Performance of the model ETF
components are based on net asset value (NAV) return and assumes a semiannual rebalance from January 2010 through December 2012, a quarterly rebalance from January 2013 through December 2013, and a monthly rebalance thereafter.
Performance figures assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions; the figures are pre-tax and net of expenses of the underlying funds. All figures are for periods ended June 30, 2020, except where noted. Performance
figures for periods of less than one year are cumulative returns.
CRSP Series
The CRSP series of Vanguard ETF strategic model portfolios offers highly diversified, balanced investment options, distinguished by their
tracking of broad-market domestic stock indexes from the University of Chicago’s Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP).
Asset allocation (%)1 Equity / Fixed income
Strategic asset allocation by product
As of June 30, 2020
Expense
Vanguard ETF Ticker ratio2 0/100 10/90 20/80 30/70 40/60 50/50 60/40 70/30 80/20 90/10 100/0
Domestic equity
Growth VUG 0.04% 0.0% 2.9% 5.8% 8.8% 11.7% 14.6% 17.5% 20.4% 23.3% 26.3% 29.2%
Value VTV 0.04 0.0 2.3 4.6 6.8 9.1 11.4 13.7 16.0 18.3 20.5 22.8
Small-Cap VB 0.05 0.0 0.7 1.4 2.0 2.7 3.4 4.1 4.8 5.4 6.1 6.8
International equity
FTSE Developed Markets VEA 0.05% 0.0% 2.9% 5.9% 8.8% 11.8% 14.7% 17.7% 20.6% 23.5% 26.5% 29.4%
FTSE Emerging Markets VWO 0.10 0.0 1.0 1.9 3.0 3.9 4.9 5.8 6.8 7.9 8.8 9.8
Domestic fixed income
Short-Term Bond BSV 0.05% 24.9% 22.4% 19.9% 17.4% 14.9% 12.4% 10.0% 7.5% 5.0% 2.5% 0.0%
Inter-Term Bond BIV 0.05 13.6 12.3 10.9 9.5 8.3 6.8 5.4 4.1 2.7 1.4 0.0
Long-Term Bond BLV 0.05 14.7 13.2 11.8 10.3 8.8 7.4 5.9 4.4 2.9 1.5 0.0
Mortgage-Backed Sec VMBS 0.05 15.4 13.8 12.3 10.08 9.2 7.7 6.1 4.6 3.1 1.5 0.0
International fixed income
Total International Bond BNDX 0.08% 29.4% 26.5% 23.5% 20.6% 17.6% 14.7% 11.8% 8.8% 5.9% 2.9% 0.0%
Money market fund 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Weighted average expense ratio 0.06% 0.06% 0.06% 0.06% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05%
1 Across asset groups, portfolio weights reflect a combination of market characteristics, Vanguard portfolio construction philosophy, and the availability of the ETFs in the Vanguard lineup. Within each asset group, the allocations reflect the market
capitalizations of the ETFs’ benchmarks. Because of rounding, weights may not add up to 100%. Note that some of the investable universe may be lost when moving from a broad ETF to a group of narrower ETFs.
2 As reported in each ETF’s most recent prospectus as of June 30, 2020. The current expense ratio may be higher or lower than the figure shown.
Source: Vanguard calculations using data from FactSet.
The performance data shown represent past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results, and reflects the performance of the underlying products that comprise our strategies and our investment allocation methodology.
Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate, so an investor’s ETF shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data cited. Performance
of the model ETF components are based on net asset value (NAV) return and assumes a semiannual rebalance from January 2010 through December 2012, a quarterly rebalance from January 2013 through December 2013, and a monthly
rebalance thereafter. Performance figures assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions; the figures are pre-tax and net of expenses of the underlying funds. All figures are for periods ended June 30, 2020, except
where noted. Performance figures for periods of less than one year are cumulative returns.
S&P Series
The S&P series of Vanguard ETF strategic model portfolios offers highly diversified, balanced investment options, distinguished by their tracking
of broad-market domestic stock indexes from Standard & Poor’s (S&P).
Asset allocation (%)1 Equity / Fixed income
Strategic asset allocation by product
As of June 30, 2020
Expense
Vanguard ETF Ticker ratio2 0/100 10/90 20/80 30/70 40/60 50/50 60/40 70/30 80/20 90/10 100/0
Domestic equity
S&P 500 VOO 0.03% 0.0% 4.9% 9.9% 14.8% 19.8% 24.7% 29.7% 34.6% 39.6% 44.5% 49.5%
Extended Market VXF 0.06 0.0 1.0 1.9 2.8 3.7 4.7 5.6 6.6 7.4 8.4 9.3
International equity
FTSE Developed Markets VEA 0.05% 0.0% 2.9% 5.9% 8.8% 11.8% 14.7% 17.7% 20.6% 23.5% 26.5% 29.4%
FTSE Emerging Markets VWO 0.10 0.0 1.0 1.9 3.0 3.9 4.9 5.8 6.8 7.9 8.8 9.8
Domestic fixed income
Short-Term Bond BSV 0.05% 24.9% 22.4% 19.9% 17.4% 14.9% 12.4% 10.0% 7.5% 5.0% 2.5% 0.0%
Inter-Term Bond BIV 0.05 13.6 12.3 10.9 9.5 8.3 6.8 5.4 4.1 2.7 1.4 0.0
Long-Term Bond BLV 0.05 14.7 13.2 11.8 10.3 8.8 7.4 5.9 4.4 2.9 1.5 0.0
Mortgage-Backed Sec VMBS 0.05 15.4 13.8 12.3 10.8 9.2 7.7 6.1 4.6 3.1 1.5 0.0
International fixed income
Total International Bond BNDX 0.08% 29.4% 26.5% 23.5% 20.6% 17.6% 14.7% 11.8% 8.8% 5.9% 2.9% 0.0%
Money market fund 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Weighted average expense ratio 0.06% 0.06% 0.06% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.04%
1 Across asset groups, portfolio weights reflect a combination of market characteristics, Vanguard portfolio construction philosophy, and the availability of the ETFs in the Vanguard lineup. Within each asset group, the allocations reflect the market
capitalizations of the ETFs’ benchmarks. Because of rounding, weights may not add up to 100%. Note that some of the investable universe may be lost when moving from a broad ETF to a group of narrower ETFs.
2 As reported in each ETF’s most recent prospectus as of June 30, 2020. The current expense ratio may be higher or lower than the figure shown.
Source: Vanguard calculations using data from FactSet.
The performance data shown represent past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results, and reflects the performance of the underlying products that comprise our strategies and our investment allocation methodology.
Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate, so an investor’s ETF shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data cited. Performance
of the model ETF components are based on net asset value (NAV) return and assumes a semiannual rebalance from January 2010 through December 2012, a quarterly rebalance from January 2013 through December 2013, and a monthly
rebalance thereafter. Performance figures assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions; the figures are pre-tax and net of expenses of the underlying funds. All figures are for periods ended June 30, 2020, except
where noted. Performance figures for periods of less than one year are cumulative returns.
Russell Series
The Russell series of Vanguard ETF strategic model portfolios offers highly diversified, balanced investment options, distinguished by their
tracking of broad-market domestic stock indexes from Russell Investments.
Asset allocation (%)1 Equity / Fixed income
Strategic asset allocation by product
As of June 30, 2020
Expense
Vanguard ETF Ticker ratio2 0/100 10/90 20/80 30/70 40/60 50/50 60/40 70/30 80/20 90/10 100/0
Domestic equity
Russell 1000 Growth VONG 0.08% 0.0% 2.8% 5.6% 8.5% 11.3% 14.1% 16.9% 19.7% 22.5% 25.4% 28.2%
Russell 1000 Value VONV 0.08 0.0 2.7 5.4 8.2 10.9 13.6 16.3 19.1 21.8 24.5 27.2
Russell 2000 VTWO 0.10 0.0 0.4 0.8 0.9 1.3 1.7 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.4
International equity
FTSE Developed Markets VEA 0.05% 0.0% 2.9% 5.9% 8.8% 11.8% 14.7% 17.7% 20.6% 23.5% 26.5% 29.4%
FTSE Emerging Markets VWO 0.10 0.0 1.0 1.9 3.0 3.9 4.9 5.8 6.8 7.9 8.8 9.8
Domestic fixed income
Short-Term Bond BSV 0.05% 24.9% 22.4% 19.9% 17.4% 14.9% 12.4% 10.0% 7.5% 5.0% 2.5% 0.0%
Inter-Term Bond BIV 0.05 13.6 12.3 10.9 9.5 8.3 6.8 5.4 4.1 2.7 1.4 0.0
Long-Term Bond BLV 0.05 14.7 13.2 11.8 10.3 8.8 7.4 5.9 4.4 2.9 1.5 0.0
Mortgage-Backed Sec VMBS 0.05 15.4 13.8 12.3 10.8 9.2 7.7 6.1 4.6 3.1 1.5 0.0
International fixed income
Total International Bond BNDX 0.08% 29.4% 26.5% 23.5% 20.6% 17.6% 14.7% 11.8% 8.8% 5.9% 2.9% 0.0%
Money market fund 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Weighted average expense ratio 0.06% 0.06% 0.06% 0.06% 0.06% 0.07% 0.07% 0.07% 0.07% 0.07% 0.07%
1 Across asset groups, portfolio weights reflect a combination of market characteristics, Vanguard portfolio construction philosophy, and the availability of the ETFs in the Vanguard lineup. Within each asset group, the allocations reflect the market
capitalizations of the ETFs’ benchmarks. Because of rounding, weights may not add up to 100%. Note that some of the investable universe may be lost when moving from a broad ETF to a group of narrower ETFs.
2 As reported in each ETF’s most recent prospectus as of June 30, 2020. The current expense ratio may be higher or lower than the figure shown.
Source: Vanguard calculations using data from FactSet.
The performance data shown represent past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results, and reflects the performance of the underlying products that comprise our strategies and our investment allocation methodology.
Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate, so an investor’s ETF shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data cited. Performance
of the model ETF components are based on net asset value (NAV) return and assumes a semiannual rebalance from January 2010 through December 2012, a quarterly rebalance from January 2013 through December 2013, and a monthly
rebalance thereafter. Performance figures assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions; the figures are pre-tax and net of expenses of the underlying funds. All figures are for periods ended June 30, 2020, except
where noted. Performance figures for periods of less than one year are cumulative returns.
Income Series
The Income series of Vanguard ETF strategic model portfolios offers highly diversified, balanced investment options, distinguished by their broad
market core portfolio and strategic tilt designed to generate risk controlled income.
Asset allocation (%)1 Equity / Fixed income
Strategic asset allocation by product
As of June 30, 2020
Expense
Vanguard ETF Ticker ratio2 0/100 10/90 20/80 30/70 40/60 50/50 60/40 70/30 80/20 90/10 100/0
Domestic equity
Total Stock Market VTI 0.03% 0.0% 1.5% 3.0% 4.4% 5.9% 7.3% 8.8% 10.3% 11.7% 13.2% 14.7%
High Dividend Yield VYM 0.06% 0.0 4.4 8.8 13.2 17.6 22.1 26.5 30.9 35.3 39.7 44.1
International equity
Total International Stock VXUS 0.08% 0.0% 1.0% 1.9% 3.0% 3.9% 4.9% 5.9% 6.8% 7.9% 8.8% 9.8%
International High Dividend Yield VYMI 0.27% 0.0 2.9 5.9 8.8 11.8 14.7 17.6 20.6 23.5 26.5 29.4
Domestic fixed income
Total Bond Market BND 0.035% 17.1% 15.4% 13.7% 12.0% 10.3% 8.6% 6.8% 5.2% 3.4% 1.8% 0.0%
Total Corporate Bond VTC 0.05% 51.5 46.3 41.2 36.0 30.9 25.7 20.6 15.4 10.3 5.1 0.0
International fixed income
Total International Bond BNDX 0.08% 29.4% 26.5% 23.5% 20.6% 17.6% 14.7% 11.8% 8.8% 5.9% 2.9% 0.0%
Money market fund 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Weighted average expense ratio 0.06% 0.06% 0.07% 0.07% 0.08% 0.09% 0.09% 0.10% 0.11% 0.11% 0.12%
1 Across asset groups, portfolio weights reflect a combination of market characteristics, Vanguard portfolio construction philosophy, and the availability of the ETFs in the Vanguard lineup. Within each asset group, the allocations reflect the market
capitalizations of the ETFs’ benchmarks. Because of rounding, weights may not add up to 100%. Note that some of the investable universe may be lost when moving from a broad ETF to a group of narrower ETFs.
2 As reported in each ETF’s most recent prospectus as of June 30, 2020. The current expense ratio may be higher or lower than the figure shown.
Source: Vanguard calculations using data from FactSet.
The performance data shown represent past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results, and reflects the performance of the underlying products that comprise our strategies and our investment allocation methodology.
Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate, so an investor’s ETF shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data cited. Performance
of the model ETF components are based on net asset value (NAV) return and assumes a monthly rebalance. Performance figures assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions; the figures are pre-tax and net of
expenses of the underlying funds. All figures are for periods ended June 30, 2020, except where noted. Performance figures for periods of less than one year are cumulative returns.
Tax-Efficient Series
The Tax-efficient series of Vanguard ETF strategic model portfolios offers highly diversified, balanced investment options, distinguished by an
index-centric framework that leverages municipal bonds to help increase tax-efficiency.
Asset allocation (%)1 Equity / Fixed income
Strategic asset allocation by product
As of June 30, 2020
Expense
Vanguard ETF Ticker ratio2 10/90 20/80 30/70 40/60 50/50 60/40 70/30 80/20 90/10
Domestic equity
Growth VUG 0.04% 2.9% 5.8% 8.8% 11.7% 14.6% 17.5% 20.4% 23.3% 26.3%
Value VTV 0.04 2.3 4.6 6.8 9.1 11.4 13.7 16.0 18.3 20.5
Small-Cap VB 0.05 0.7 1.4 2.0 2.7 3.4 4.1 4.8 5.4 6.1
International equity
FTSE Developed Markets VEA 0.05% 2.9% 5.9% 8.8% 11.8% 14.7% 17.7% 20.6% 23.5% 26.5%
FTSE Emerging Markets VWO 0.10 1.0 1.9 3.0 3.9 4.9 5.8 6.8 7.9 8.8
Domestic fixed income
Tax-Exempt Bond VTEB 0.06% 88.2% 78.4% 68.6% 58.8% 49.0% 39.2% 29.4% 19.6% 9.8%
Money market fund 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Weighted average expense ratio 0.06% 0.06% 0.06% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05%
Model portfolio performance 10/90 20/80 30/70 40/60 50/50 60/40 70/30 80/20 90/10
Quarter Pre-tax 4.12% 5.84% 7.56% 9.31% 11.06% 12.83% 14.60% 16.39% 18.19%
After-tax 4.11 5.81 7.53 9.26 11.00 12.75 14.51 16.28 18.07
Year-to-date Pre-tax 1.36 0.66 –0.06 –0.82 –1.62 –2.44 –3.29 –4.17 –5.07
After-tax 1.33 0.62 –0.12 –0.91 –1.72 –2.57 –3.44 –4.34 –5.26
1 year Pre-tax 4.26 4.22 4.15 4.02 3.85 3.63 3.39 3.09 2.76
After-tax 4.20 4.11 3.98 3.80 3.57 3.30 3.00 2.65 2.26
3 year (annualized) Pre-tax 4.38 4.72 5.03 5.32 5.58 5.81 6.01 6.19 6.34
After-tax 4.32 4.60 4.86 5.09 5.29 5.46 5.61 5.73 5.82
5 year (annualized) Pre-tax — — — — — — — — —
After-tax — — — — — — — — —
10 year (annualized) Pre-tax — — — — — — — — —
After-tax — — — — — — — — —
Since inception Pre-tax 4.05 4.65 5.24 5.81 6.35 6.88 7.39 7.87 8.35
After-tax 3.99 4.54 5.06 5.57 6.06 6.53 6.98 7.40 7.81
Inception date 1/1/2016 1/1/2016 1/1/2016 1/1/2016 1/1/2016 1/1/2016 1/1/2016 1/1/2016 1/1/2016
1 Across asset groups, portfolio weights reflect a combination of market characteristics, Vanguard portfolio construction philosophy, and the availability of the ETFs in the Vanguard lineup. Within each asset group, the allocations reflect the market
capitalizations of the ETFs’ benchmarks. Because of rounding, weights may not add up to 100%. Note that some of the investable universe may be lost when moving from a broad ETF to a group of narrower ETFs.
2 As reported in each ETF’s most recent prospectus as of June 30, 2020. The current expense ratio may be higher or lower than the figure shown.
Source: Vanguard calculations using data from FactSet.
The performance data shown represent past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results, and reflects the performance of the underlying products that comprise our strategies and our investment allocation methodology.
Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate, so an investor’s ETF shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data cited. Performance
of the model ETF components are based on net asset value (NAV) return and assumes a monthly rebalance. Performance figures assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions and are net of expenses of the underlying
funds. All figures are for periods ended June 30, 2020, except where noted. Performance figures for periods of less than one year are cumulative returns. Please see inside back cover for important information about after-tax returns.
Underlying funds
1 As reported in each ETF’s most recent prospectus as of June 30, 2020. The current expense ratio may be higher or lower than the figure shown.
The performance data shown represent past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate, so investors’ ETF shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their
original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data cited. For performance data current to the most recent month-end, visit our website at vanguard.com/performance.
Note: The model portfolio performance data referenced in each of the series on the previous pages are calculated by obtaining the weighted monthly returns of the strategy component holdings for each period and is based upon the historical asset
allocations at the beginning of each month during the periods shown, which may differ from the current allocation. The holdings comprising the strategies and the allocations to those holdings have changed over time and may change in the future.
The historical model performance has not been adjusted to reflect current allocations. Model performance does not reflect any transaction costs that an investor may incur in implementing the models.
Underlying funds (continued)
1 As reported in each ETF’s most recent prospectus as of June 30, 2020. The current expense ratio may be higher or lower than the figure shown.
2 Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (VSS) was removed from the CRSP, Russell, and S&P series of the model portfolios effective December 31, 2015. The performance of VSS through that date is embedded in historical model
portfolio performance.
3 The FTSE 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index is used to represent performance of a money market fund. The model performance does not include performance of any specific money market fund.
The performance data shown represent past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate, so investors’ ETF shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their
original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data cited. For performance data current to the most recent month-end, visit our website at vanguard.com/performance.
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brokerage commissions and may pay more than net asset It is possible that the funds will not meet their objective of being All model portfolio performance results are composite returns showing
value when buying and receive less than net asset value tax-efficient. total returns that are calculated assuming reinvestment of dividends,
when selling. Although the income from municipal bonds held by a fund is exempt from income, and capital appreciation. While the managers believe this
federal tax, you may owe taxes on any capital gains realized through performance accurately reflects the past performance of their
London Stock Exchange Group companies include FTSE International investment strategy, past performance is no guarantee of future results.
the fund’s trading or through your own redemption of shares. For some
Limited ("FTSE"), Frank Russell Company ("Russell"), MTS Next Limited
investors, a portion of the fund’s income may be subject to state and Model performance results are hypothetical and may have inherent
("MTS"), and FTSE TMX Global Debt Capital Markets Inc. ("FTSE TMX").
local taxes, as well as to the federal Alternative Minimum Tax. limitations, some of which are described in this brochure. No
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Group companies and are used by FTSE, MTS, FTSE TMX and Russell
under license. All information is provided for information purposes only. other factors may cause declines in the value of your any specific trading strategy which cannot be fully accounted for in the
No responsibility or liability can be accepted by the London Stock account. There is no guarantee that any particular asset preparation of model performance results and all of which can adversely
Exchange Group companies nor its licensors for any errors or for any loss allocation or mix of funds will meet your investment affect actual trading results.
from use of this publication. Neither the London Stock Exchange Group objectives or provide you with a given level of income. Vanguard does not, and will not, make any representations about the
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Prices of mid- and small-cap stocks often fluctuate more suitability of a model portfolio for any investor; is not, and will not be,
or representation whatsoever, expressly or impliedly, either as to the responsible for the suitability of a model portfolio for any investor; and is
results to be obtained from the use of the FTSE Indexes or the fitness than those of large-company stocks. Investments in stocks
not acting as an investment advisor to any investor.
or suitability of the Indexes for any particular purpose to which they or bonds issued by non-U.S. companies are subject to
might be put. risks including country/regional risk and currency risk.
The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, a These risks are especially high in emerging markets. Bond
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for use by Vanguard. Standard & Poor’s®, and S&P ® are registered make payments on time, and that bond prices will decline