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Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund
mutual fund
VMFXX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$1.0
+0.0
+0.0%
primary theme
Taxable Money Market
share class
VMFXX (Mutual Fund)
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$1.0
+0.0
+0.0%
primary theme
Taxable Money Market
share class
VMFXX (Mutual Fund)
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$1.0
+0.0
+0.0%
primary theme
Taxable Money Market
share class
Name
As of 12/12/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
4.8%
1 yr return
4.8%
3 Yr Avg Return
3.7%
5 Yr Avg Return
2.3%
Net Assets
$20.4 M
Holdings in Top 10
69.4%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$1.0
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.11%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover N/A
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$3,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Money Market Fund
Name
As of 12/12/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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VMFXX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 4.8%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 3.7%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 2.3%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 0.02%
- Dividend Yield 4.6%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency None
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard Federal Money Market Fund
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Fund Family NameVanguard
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Inception DateSep 01, 2010
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInvestor
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerJohn Lanius
VMFXX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VMFXX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 4.8% | 0.5% | 10.4% | 66.58% |
| 1 Yr | 4.8% | 0.5% | 10.4% | 70.79% |
| 3 Yr | 3.7%* | 0.7% | 5.4% | 29.59% |
| 5 Yr | 2.3%* | 0.5% | 3.3% | 23.93% |
| 10 Yr | 1.6%* | 0.4% | 32.5% | 12.00% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VMFXX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.0% | -0.1% | 5.0% | 83.50% |
| 2022 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 85.45% |
| 2021 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 85.99% |
| 2020 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 87.05% |
| 2019 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.0% | 88.05% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VMFXX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 4.8% | 0.5% | 10.4% | 66.58% |
| 1 Yr | 4.8% | 0.5% | 10.4% | 70.79% |
| 3 Yr | 3.7%* | 0.7% | 5.4% | 29.59% |
| 5 Yr | 2.3%* | 0.5% | 3.3% | 23.93% |
| 10 Yr | 1.6%* | 0.4% | 32.5% | 12.00% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VMFXX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.0% | 0.8% | 5.9% | 55.58% |
| 2022 | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.7% | 5.19% |
| 2021 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 41.76% |
| 2020 | 0.6% | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 2.3% | 0.0% | 3797.9% | 10.06% |
NAV & Total Return History
VMFXX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VMFXX | Category Low | Category High | VMFXX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 20.4 M | 818 K | 211 B | 90.59% |
| Number of Holdings | 143 | 1 | 346 | 16.38% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 147 B | 147 K | 163 B | 3.97% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 69.42% | 22.7% | 100.0% | 44.90% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Federal Reserve Bank Of New York. Federal Reserve Bank Of New York. 0.30000 55.72%
- Federal Reserve Bank Of New York. Federal Reserve Bank Of New York. 0.30000 55.72%
- Federal Reserve Bank Of New York. Federal Reserve Bank Of New York. 0.30000 55.72%
- Federal Reserve Bank Of New York. Federal Reserve Bank Of New York. 0.30000 55.72%
- Federal Reserve Bank Of New York. Federal Reserve Bank Of New York. 0.30000 55.72%
- Federal Reserve Bank Of New York. Federal Reserve Bank Of New York. 0.30000 55.72%
- Federal Reserve Bank Of New York. Federal Reserve Bank Of New York. 0.30000 55.72%
- Federal Reserve Bank Of New York. Federal Reserve Bank Of New York. 0.30000 55.72%
- Federal Reserve Bank Of New York. Federal Reserve Bank Of New York. 0.30000 55.72%
- Federal Reserve Bank Of New York. Federal Reserve Bank Of New York. 0.30000 55.72%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VMFXX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | 81.01% | 25.56% | 100.00% | 25.50% |
| Bonds | 18.99% | 0.00% | 74.44% | 72.28% |
| Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 85.89% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 85.89% |
| Other | 0.00% | -1.67% | 0.04% | 85.64% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 21.22% | 86.63% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VMFXX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | 81.01% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 23.27% |
| Government | 18.99% | 0.00% | 44.01% | 72.03% |
| Derivative | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 85.89% |
| Securitized | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.75% | 86.14% |
| Corporate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 88.61% |
| Municipal | 0.00% | 0.00% | 22.71% | 87.62% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VMFXX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 18.99% | 0.00% | 72.86% | 72.28% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.41% | 86.39% |
VMFXX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VMFXX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.11% | 0.07% | 2.23% | 97.77% |
| Management Fee | 0.10% | 0.03% | 0.50% | 25.50% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.55% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VMFXX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 5.75% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VMFXX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 5.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| VMFXX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | N/A | 0.00% | 485.00% | 77.38% |
VMFXX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VMFXX | Category Low | Category High | VMFXX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.56% | 0.00% | 5.42% | 2.48% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VMFXX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | None | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VMFXX | Category Low | Category High | VMFXX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.02% | -1.09% | 1.67% | 28.10% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VMFXX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.004 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.004 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.004 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.004 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $0.004 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 30, 2024 | $0.004 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2024 | $0.004 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $0.004 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 31, 2024 | $0.004 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2023 | $0.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $0.004 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 31, 2023 | $0.004 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 29, 2023 | $0.004 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $0.004 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 31, 2023 | $0.004 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2023 | $0.004 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 31, 2023 | $0.004 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 28, 2023 | $0.004 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2023 | $0.004 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 28, 2023 | $0.003 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 31, 2023 | $0.004 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2022 | $0.003 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 30, 2022 | $0.003 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 31, 2022 | $0.002 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2022 | $0.002 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 31, 2022 | $0.002 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 29, 2022 | $0.001 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2022 | $0.001 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 31, 2022 | $0.001 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 29, 2022 | $0.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2022 | $0.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 28, 2022 | $0.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 31, 2022 | $0.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $0.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 30, 2021 | $0.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 29, 2021 | $0.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2021 | $0.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 31, 2021 | $0.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 30, 2021 | $0.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2021 | $0.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 28, 2021 | $0.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 30, 2021 | $0.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2021 | $0.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 26, 2021 | $0.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 29, 2021 | $0.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2020 | $0.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 30, 2020 | $0.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 30, 2020 | $0.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2020 | $0.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 31, 2020 | $0.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 31, 2020 | $0.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2020 | $0.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 29, 2020 | $0.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 30, 2020 | $0.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2020 | $0.001 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 28, 2020 | $0.001 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 31, 2020 | $0.001 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2019 | $0.001 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 29, 2019 | $0.001 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 31, 2019 | $0.002 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2019 | $0.002 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 30, 2019 | $0.002 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 31, 2019 | $0.002 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2019 | $0.002 | DailyAccrualFund |
| Sep 23, 2013 | $0.000 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
VMFXX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
John Lanius
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 31, 2007
14.42
14.4%
John C. Lanius, Portfolio Manager at Vanguard. He has been with Vanguard since 1996, has worked in investment management since 1997, has managed investment portfolios since 2004, and has managed the Money Market Portfolio since 2006. Education: B.A., Middlebury College.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 46.68 | 15.23 | 19.01 |
