UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT
OF
REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number: 811-04681
Name of Registrant: | | Vanguard Bond Index Funds |
Address of Registrant: | | P.O. Box 2600 |
| | Valley Forge, PA 19482 |
Name and address of agent for service: | | John E. Schadl, Esquire |
| | P.O. Box 876 |
| | Valley Forge, PA 19482 |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (610) 669-1000
Date of fiscal year end: December 31
Date of reporting period: January 1, 2024—June 30, 2024
Item 1: Reports to Shareholders.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | June 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
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ETF Shares | $5 | 0.10%Footnote Reference1 |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote1 | Annualized. |
This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.
Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets
(as of June 30, 2024)
Corporate Bonds | 63.4% |
Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | 26.1% |
Sovereign Bonds | 1.8% |
Other Assets and Liabilities—NetFootnote Reference | 8.7% |
Fund Statistics
(as of June 30, 2024)
Fund Net Assets (in millions) | $4,310 |
Number of Portfolio Holdings | 699 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 35% |
Where can I find additional information about the Fund?
Additional information about the Fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information is available at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature.
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Item 2: Code of Ethics.
Not applicable.
Item 3: Audit Committee Financial Expert.
Not applicable.
Item 4: Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Not applicable.
Item 5: Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable.
Item 6: Investments.
Not applicable. The complete schedule of investments is included in the financial statements filed under Item 7 of this Form.
Item 7: Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Management Investment Companies.
Financial Statements
For the six-months ended June 30, 2024
Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF
Financial Statements (unaudited)
Schedule of Investments
As of June 30, 2024
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
| | | Coupon | Maturity Date | Face Amount ($000) | Market Value•
($000) |
Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (26.1%) |
1 | Ally Auto Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2022-1 | 3.310% | 11/15/26 | 2,176 | 2,152 |
1 | Ally Auto Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2023-1 | 5.460% | 5/15/28 | 1,990 | 1,995 |
1 | Ally Auto Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2024-1 | 5.080% | 12/15/28 | 6,430 | 6,414 |
1,2 | Ally Auto Receivables Trust Class B Series 2023-A | 6.010% | 1/17/34 | 3,240 | 3,243 |
1,2 | Ally Bank Auto Credit-Linked Notes Class A2 Series 2024-A | 5.681% | 5/17/32 | 1,010 | 1,010 |
1,2 | Ally Bank Auto Credit-Linked Notes Class B Series 2024-A | 5.827% | 5/17/32 | 670 | 670 |
1,2 | Ally Bank Auto Credit-Linked Notes Class C Series 2024-A | 6.022% | 5/17/32 | 670 | 670 |
1,2 | Ally Bank Auto Credit-Linked Notes Class D Series 2024-A | 6.315% | 5/17/32 | 370 | 370 |
1 | American Express Credit Account Master Trust Class A Series 2022-2 | 3.390% | 5/15/27 | 9,350 | 9,183 |
1 | American Express Credit Account Master Trust Class A Series 2022-3 | 3.750% | 8/15/27 | 11,420 | 11,214 |
1 | AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust Class A2 Series 2023-2 | 6.190% | 4/19/27 | 7,583 | 7,600 |
1 | AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2023-1 | 5.620% | 11/18/27 | 4,850 | 4,858 |
1 | AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2023-2 | 5.810% | 5/18/28 | 4,000 | 4,018 |
1 | AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2024-1 | 5.430% | 1/18/29 | 8,590 | 8,603 |
1 | AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust Class D Series 2020-2 | 2.130% | 3/18/26 | 2,200 | 2,174 |
1,2 | ARI Fleet Lease Trust Class A2 Series 2022-A | 3.120% | 1/15/31 | 146 | 146 |
1,2 | ARI Fleet Lease Trust Class A2 Series 2023-A | 5.410% | 2/17/32 | 1,718 | 1,714 |
1,2 | ARI Fleet Lease Trust Class A2 Series 2023-B | 6.050% | 7/15/32 | 4,990 | 5,009 |
1,2 | ARI Fleet Lease Trust Class A2 Series 2024-A | 5.300% | 11/15/32 | 3,020 | 3,009 |
1,2 | ARI Fleet Lease Trust Class A2 Series 2024-B | 5.540% | 4/15/33 | 2,260 | 2,261 |
1,2 | ARI Fleet Lease Trust Class A3 Series 2022-A | 3.430% | 1/15/31 | 500 | 491 |
1,2 | Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC Class A Series 2019-3A | 2.360% | 3/20/26 | 8,390 | 8,238 |
1,2 | Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC Class A Series 2020-1A | 2.330% | 8/20/26 | 4,640 | 4,494 |
1,2 | Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC Class A Series 2020-2A | 2.020% | 2/20/27 | 2,790 | 2,649 |
1,2 | Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC Class C Series 2023-2A | 6.180% | 10/20/27 | 480 | 477 |
1,2 | Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC Class CN Series 2022-5A | 6.240% | 4/20/27 | 150 | 149 |
1 | BA Credit Card Trust Class A1 Series 2022-A1 | 3.530% | 11/15/27 | 11,560 | 11,353 |
1 | BA Credit Card Trust Class A2 Series 2022-A2 | 5.000% | 4/15/28 | 4,480 | 4,463 |
1,2 | Bank of America Auto Trust Class A2 Series 2023-2A | 5.850% | 8/17/26 | 5,176 | 5,179 |
1,2 | Bank of America Auto Trust Class A3 Series 2023-1A | 5.530% | 2/15/28 | 5,130 | 5,140 |
1,2 | Bank of America Auto Trust Class A3 Series 2023-2A | 5.740% | 6/15/28 | 5,220 | 5,260 |
1,2 | Bank of America Auto Trust Class A3 Series 2024-1A | 5.350% | 11/15/28 | 3,480 | 3,490 |
1,2 | Bayview Opportunity Master Fund VII Trust Class B Series 2024-SN1 | 5.670% | 8/15/28 | 1,350 | 1,348 |
1 | BMW Vehicle Lease Trust Class A3 Series 2023-2 | 5.990% | 9/25/26 | 7,700 | 7,735 |
1 | BMW Vehicle Lease Trust Class A3 Series 2024-1 | 4.980% | 3/25/27 | 11,090 | 11,030 |
1 | BMW Vehicle Owner Trust Class A3 Series 2022-A | 3.210% | 8/25/26 | 2,644 | 2,609 |
1 | BMW Vehicle Owner Trust Class A3 Series 2023-A | 5.470% | 2/25/28 | 2,770 | 2,779 |
1 | Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust Class A Series 2022-A3 | 4.950% | 10/15/27 | 1,500 | 1,492 |
1 | Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust Class A3 Series 2021-A3 | 1.040% | 11/15/26 | 1,181 | 1,161 |
1 | Capital One Prime Auto Receivables Trust Class A2A Series 2022-2 | 3.740% | 9/15/25 | 142 | 142 |
1 | CarMax Auto Owner Trust Class A2A Series 2024-1 | 5.300% | 3/15/27 | 2,370 | 2,365 |
1 | CarMax Auto Owner Trust Class A3 Series 2022-2 | 3.490% | 2/16/27 | 817 | 806 |
1 | Carmax Auto Owner Trust Class A3 Series 2023-2 | 5.050% | 1/18/28 | 6,240 | 6,211 |
1 | Carvana Auto Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2022-P1 | 3.350% | 2/10/27 | 953 | 940 |
1,2 | CCG Receivables Trust Class A2 Series 2023-2 | 6.280% | 4/14/32 | 1,760 | 1,774 |
1,2 | Chase Auto Owner Trust Class A2 Series 2023-AA | 5.900% | 3/25/27 | 5,707 | 5,714 |
1,2 | Chase Auto Owner Trust Class A3 Series 2024-1A | 5.130% | 5/25/29 | 3,290 | 3,288 |
1,2 | Chesapeake Funding II LLC Class A1 Series 2023-1A | 5.650% | 5/15/35 | 2,098 | 2,097 |
1,2 | Chesapeake Funding II LLC Class A1 Series 2023-2A | 6.160% | 10/15/35 | 5,374 | 5,406 |
1,2 | Chesapeake Funding II LLC Class A1 Series 2024-1A | 5.520% | 5/15/36 | 3,023 | 3,022 |
1 | Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust Class A1 Series 2023-A1 | 5.230% | 12/8/27 | 5,630 | 5,624 |
1,2 | Citizens Auto Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2023-1 | 5.840% | 1/18/28 | 4,510 | 4,530 |
1,2 | Citizens Auto Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2023-2 | 5.830% | 2/15/28 | 7,500 | 7,547 |
1,2 | Citizens Auto Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2024-1 | 5.110% | 4/17/28 | 7,540 | 7,517 |
1,2 | Citizens Auto Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2024-2 | 5.330% | 8/15/28 | 8,460 | 8,458 |
1 | CNH Equipment Trust Class A2 Series 2023-A | 5.340% | 9/15/26 | 873 | 872 |
1 | CNH Equipment Trust Class A2 Series 2023-B | 5.900% | 2/16/27 | 6,160 | 6,167 |
1 | CNH Equipment Trust Class A2 Series 2024-A | 5.190% | 7/15/27 | 3,760 | 3,748 |
1 | CNH Equipment Trust Class A3 Series 2022-A | 2.940% | 7/15/27 | 4,348 | 4,255 |
1,2 | Dell Equipment Finance Trust Class A2 Series 2023-3 | 6.100% | 4/23/29 | 6,666 | 6,676 |
1,2 | Dell Equipment Finance Trust Class A3 Series 2023-1 | 5.650% | 9/22/28 | 5,590 | 5,593 |
| | | Coupon | Maturity Date | Face Amount ($000) | Market Value•
($000) |
1,2 | Dell Equipment Finance Trust Class A3 Series 2023-2 | 5.650% | 1/22/29 | 2,540 | 2,546 |
1,2 | Dell Equipment Finance Trust Class A3 Series 2023-3 | 5.930% | 4/23/29 | 7,120 | 7,171 |
1,2 | Dell Equipment Finance Trust Class A3 Series 2024-1 | 5.390% | 3/22/30 | 1,390 | 1,393 |
1 | Discover Card Execution Note Trust Class A Series 2022-A4 | 5.030% | 10/15/27 | 7,500 | 7,472 |
1 | Discover Card Execution Note Trust Class A3 Series 2022-A3 | 3.560% | 7/15/27 | 14,695 | 14,420 |
1,2 | DLLAA LLC Class A2 Series 2023-1A | 5.930% | 7/20/26 | 1,705 | 1,707 |
1,2 | DLLAD LLC Class A2 Series 2023-1A | 5.190% | 4/20/26 | 1,157 | 1,154 |
1,2 | DLLAD LLC Class A2 Series 2024-1A | 5.500% | 8/20/27 | 1,390 | 1,391 |
1,2 | DLLMT LLC Class A2 Series 2023-1A | 5.780% | 11/20/25 | 2,693 | 2,694 |
1,2 | DLLST LLC Class A2 Series 2024-1A | 5.330% | 1/20/26 | 3,190 | 3,182 |
1,2 | DLLST LLC Class A3 Series 2022-1A | 3.400% | 1/21/25 | 210 | 209 |
1,2 | DLLST LLC Class A3 Series 2024-1A | 5.050% | 8/20/27 | 2,810 | 2,790 |
1,2 | DLLST LLC Class A4 Series 2022-1A | 3.690% | 9/20/28 | 1,500 | 1,487 |
1 | Drive Auto Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2024-1 | 5.350% | 2/15/28 | 8,460 | 8,438 |
1 | Drive Auto Receivables Trust Class B Series 2024-1 | 5.310% | 1/16/29 | 4,060 | 4,042 |
1,2 | Ent Auto Receivables Trust Class A2 Series 2023-1A | 6.220% | 8/16/27 | 1,729 | 1,730 |
1,2 | Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC Class A2 Series 2021-2 | 0.480% | 5/20/27 | 541 | 535 |
1,2 | Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC Class A2 Series 2023-1 | 5.510% | 1/22/29 | 3,708 | 3,701 |
1,2 | Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC Class A2 Series 2023-2 | 5.560% | 4/22/30 | 3,447 | 3,447 |
1,2 | Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC Class A2 Series 2023-3 | 6.400% | 3/20/30 | 6,400 | 6,472 |
1,2 | Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC Class A2 Series 2024-1 | 5.230% | 3/20/30 | 2,090 | 2,084 |
1,2 | Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC Class A2 Series 2024-2 | 5.740% | 12/20/26 | 3,090 | 3,098 |
1,2,3,4 | Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue Securities Class 2M1 Series 2021-R02, SOFR30A + 0.900% | 6.235% | 11/25/41 | 560 | 560 |
1,2,3,4 | Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust Class 1A1 Series 2024-R04, SOFR30A + 1.000% | 6.324% | 5/25/44 | 1,890 | 1,893 |
1,2,3,4 | Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust Class 1M1 Series 2023-R06, SOFR30A + 1.700% | 7.035% | 7/25/43 | 939 | 947 |
1,2,3,4 | Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust Class 1M1 Series 2023-R08, SOFR30A + 1.500% | 6.835% | 10/25/43 | 2,424 | 2,439 |
1,2,3,4 | Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust Class 1M1 Series 2024-R01, SOFR30A + 1.050% | 6.385% | 1/25/44 | 7,118 | 7,124 |
1,2,3,4 | Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust Class 1M1 Series 2024-R02, SOFR30A + 1.100% | 6.435% | 2/25/44 | 1,241 | 1,242 |
1,2,3,4 | Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust Class 2M1 Series 2023-R07, SOFR30A + 1.950% | 7.285% | 9/25/43 | 2,966 | 2,988 |
1 | Fifth Third Auto Trust Class A3 Series 2023-1 | 5.530% | 8/15/28 | 13,130 | 13,163 |
1,2 | Flagship Credit Auto Trust Class A Series 2021-4 | 0.810% | 7/17/26 | 91 | 91 |
1 | Ford Credit Auto Lease Trust Class A3 Series 2023-B | 5.910% | 10/15/26 | 9,630 | 9,669 |
1 | Ford Credit Auto Lease Trust Class A3 Series 2024-A | 5.060% | 5/15/27 | 8,110 | 8,078 |
1 | Ford Credit Auto Lease Trust Class A4 Series 2022-A | 3.370% | 7/15/25 | 154 | 154 |
1 | Ford Credit Auto Lease Trust Class A4 Series 2023-B | 5.870% | 1/15/27 | 870 | 876 |
1 | Ford Credit Auto Lease Trust Class A4 Series 2024-A | 5.050% | 6/15/27 | 720 | 717 |
1 | Ford Credit Auto Lease Trust Class B Series 2023-B | 6.200% | 2/15/27 | 3,360 | 3,395 |
1 | Ford Credit Auto Lease Trust Class B Series 2024-A | 5.290% | 6/15/27 | 3,190 | 3,180 |
1 | Ford Credit Auto Lease Trust Class C Series 2022-A | 4.180% | 10/15/25 | 1,250 | 1,245 |
1,2 | Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust Class A Series 2018-1 | 3.190% | 7/15/31 | 6,770 | 6,678 |
1,2 | Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust Class A Series 2020-1 | 2.040% | 8/15/31 | 13,550 | 13,248 |
1,2 | Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust Class A Series 2020-2 | 1.060% | 4/15/33 | 15,900 | 15,017 |
1 | Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust Class A3 Series 2023-A | 4.650% | 2/15/28 | 3,580 | 3,547 |
1 | Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust Class A3 Series 2023-B | 5.230% | 5/15/28 | 3,580 | 3,577 |
1,2 | Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust Class B Series 2020-2 | 1.490% | 4/15/33 | 2,690 | 2,545 |
1,2 | Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust Class C Series 2020-1 | 2.540% | 8/15/31 | 3,000 | 2,930 |
1 | Ford Credit Floorplan Master Owner Trust Class A Series 2020-2 | 1.060% | 9/15/27 | 13,980 | 13,256 |
1,2 | Ford Credit Floorplan Master Owner Trust Class A1 Series 2023-1 | 4.920% | 5/15/28 | 16,110 | 16,002 |
1,2,3,4 | Freddie Mac STACR REMICS Trust Class M1 Series 2021-DNA6, SOFR30A + 0.800% | 6.135% | 10/25/41 | 472 | 471 |
1,2,3,4 | Freddie Mac STACR REMICS Trust Class M1 Series 2023-HQA3, SOFR30A + 1.850% | 7.185% | 11/25/43 | 1,926 | 1,952 |
1,2,3,4 | Freddie Mac STACR REMICS Trust Class M1 Series 2024-DNA1, SOFR30A + 1.350% | 6.685% | 2/25/44 | 6,037 | 6,059 |
1,2,3,4 | Freddie Mac STACR REMICS Trust Class M1 Series 2024-DNA2, SOFR30A + 1.200% | 6.535% | 5/25/44 | 6,095 | 6,104 |
1,2,3,4 | Freddie Mac STACR REMICS Trust Class M1 Series 2024-HQA1, SOFR30A + 1.250% | 6.585% | 3/25/44 | 2,837 | 2,847 |
1 | GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust Class A3 Series 2023-1 | 5.160% | 4/20/26 | 3,500 | 3,492 |
1 | GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust Class A3 Series 2023-2 | 5.050% | 7/20/26 | 2,500 | 2,491 |
1 | GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust Class A3 Series 2023-3 | 5.380% | 11/20/26 | 4,500 | 4,497 |
1 | GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust Class A3 Series 2024-1 | 5.090% | 3/22/27 | 8,430 | 8,389 |
1 | GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust Class A4 Series 2023-2 | 5.090% | 5/20/27 | 670 | 667 |
1 | GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust Class A4 Series 2023-3 | 5.440% | 8/20/27 | 2,750 | 2,753 |
1 | GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust Class A4 Series 2024-2 | 5.360% | 5/22/28 | 3,270 | 3,280 |
1 | GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust Class B Series 2022-2 | 4.020% | 5/20/26 | 1,750 | 1,742 |
1 | GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust Class B Series 2023-3 | 5.880% | 8/20/27 | 2,020 | 2,033 |
1 | GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust Class B Series 2024-1 | 5.330% | 3/20/28 | 3,500 | 3,498 |
1 | GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust Class B Series 2024-2 | 5.560% | 5/22/28 | 1,720 | 1,729 |
1 | GM Financial Consumer Automobile Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2023-3 | 5.450% | 6/16/28 | 380 | 381 |
1 | GM Financial Consumer Automobile Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2024-1 | 4.850% | 12/18/28 | 2,740 | 2,723 |
1,2 | GMF Floorplan Owner Revolving Trust Class A1 Series 2023-1 | 5.340% | 6/15/28 | 3,150 | 3,154 |
1,2 | GMF Floorplan Owner Revolving Trust Class B Series 2023-1 | 5.730% | 6/15/28 | 1,330 | 1,334 |
1,2 | GreatAmerica Leasing Receivables Funding LLC Class A2, Series 2024-1 | 5.320% | 8/17/26 | 5,830 | 5,817 |
1,2 | GreenState Auto Receivables Trust Class A2 Series 2024-1A | 5.530% | 8/16/27 | 3,510 | 3,511 |
| | | Coupon | Maturity Date | Face Amount ($000) | Market Value•
($000) |
1 | Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Trust Class A2 Series 2023-B | 5.920% | 12/15/26 | 5,250 | 5,257 |
1 | Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Trust Class A2A Series 2023-A | 5.320% | 6/15/26 | 987 | 987 |
1 | Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Trust Class A3 Series 2022-A | 3.060% | 2/15/27 | 692 | 683 |
1 | Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Trust Class A3 Series 2024-A | 5.370% | 3/15/29 | 7,220 | 7,251 |
1,2 | Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC Class A Series 2022-4A | 3.730% | 9/25/26 | 9,130 | 8,934 |
1 | Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust Class A3 Series 2023-1 | 5.040% | 4/21/27 | 3,500 | 3,485 |
1 | Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust Class A3 Series 2023-2 | 4.930% | 11/15/27 | 2,640 | 2,625 |
1 | Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust Class A3 Series 2023-3 | 5.410% | 2/18/28 | 12,000 | 12,031 |
1 | Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust Class A3 Series 2023-4 | 5.670% | 6/21/28 | 3,470 | 3,501 |
1 | Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust Class A3 series 2024-1 | 5.210% | 8/15/28 | 5,280 | 5,283 |
1 | Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust Class A3 Series 2024-2 | 5.270% | 11/20/28 | 10,460 | 10,488 |
1,2 | HPEFS Equipment Trust Class A2 Series 2023-2A | 6.040% | 1/21/31 | 4,350 | 4,361 |
1,2 | HPEFS Equipment Trust Class A3 Series 2022-2A | 3.760% | 9/20/29 | 1,262 | 1,255 |
1,2 | HPEFS Equipment Trust Class A3 Series 2023-2A | 5.990% | 1/21/31 | 1,420 | 1,428 |
1,2 | HPEFS Equipment Trust Class A3 Series 2024-1A | 5.180% | 5/20/31 | 6,690 | 6,663 |
1,2 | HPEFS Equipment Trust Class A3 Series 2024-2A | 5.360% | 10/20/31 | 2,090 | 2,088 |
1,2 | HPEFS Equipment Trust Class B Series 2024-1A | 5.180% | 5/20/31 | 1,370 | 1,363 |
1,2 | HPEFS Equipment Trust Class B Series 2024-2A | 5.350% | 10/20/31 | 1,160 | 1,159 |
1,2 | HPEFS Equipment Trust Class C Series 2024-1A | 5.330% | 5/20/31 | 1,930 | 1,917 |
1,2 | Huntington Auto Trust Class A3 Series 2024-1A | 5.230% | 1/16/29 | 5,640 | 5,624 |
1,2 | Huntington Bank Auto Credit-Linked Notes Class B1 Series 2024-1 | 6.153% | 5/20/32 | 2,700 | 2,700 |
1,2 | Hyundai Auto Lease Securitization Trust Class A3 Series 2023-B | 5.150% | 6/15/26 | 4,280 | 4,267 |
1,2 | Hyundai Auto Lease Securitization Trust Class A3 Series 2024-A | 5.020% | 3/15/27 | 1,640 | 1,633 |
1,2 | Hyundai Auto Lease Securitization Trust Class A3 Series 2024-B | 5.410% | 5/17/27 | 7,750 | 7,767 |
1,2 | Hyundai Auto Lease Securitization Trust Class A4 Series 2022-C | 4.480% | 8/17/26 | 12,230 | 12,155 |
1,2 | Hyundai Auto Lease Securitization Trust Class A4 Series 2023-B | 5.170% | 4/15/27 | 3,040 | 3,026 |
1,2 | Hyundai Auto Lease Securitization Trust Class A4 Series 2024-B | 5.390% | 3/15/28 | 1,550 | 1,553 |
1,2 | Hyundai Auto Lease Securitization Trust Class B Series 2024-B | 5.560% | 8/15/28 | 2,100 | 2,105 |
1 | Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust Class A2A Series 2023-C | 5.800% | 1/15/27 | 7,826 | 7,836 |
1 | Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2023-A | 4.580% | 4/15/27 | 3,600 | 3,568 |
1 | Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2023-B | 5.480% | 4/17/28 | 2,330 | 2,337 |
1 | John Deere Owner Trust Class A3 Series 2023-A | 5.010% | 11/15/27 | 4,000 | 3,982 |
1,2 | JPMorgan Chase Bank NA - CACLN Class B Series 2021-2 | 0.889% | 12/26/28 | 370 | 365 |
1,2 | Kubota Credit Owner Trust Class A2 Series 2022-2A | 4.070% | 6/17/25 | 134 | 133 |
1,2 | Kubota Credit Owner Trust Class A2 Series 2023-2A | 5.610% | 7/15/26 | 4,202 | 4,200 |
1,2 | Kubota Credit Owner Trust Class A2 Series 2024-1A | 5.390% | 1/15/27 | 13,480 | 13,450 |
1,2 | Kubota Credit Owner Trust Class A3 Series 2022-2A | 4.090% | 12/15/26 | 3,460 | 3,417 |
1,2 | LAD Auto Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2024-1A | 5.230% | 1/18/28 | 2,610 | 2,595 |
1,2 | LAD Auto Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2024-2A | 5.610% | 8/15/28 | 3,330 | 3,333 |
1,2 | Master Credit Card Trust II Class A Series 2022-1A | 1.660% | 7/21/26 | 6,720 | 6,572 |
1,2,4 | Master Credit Card Trust II Class A Series 2024-1A, SOFR30A + 0.750% | 6.083% | 1/21/28 | 9,950 | 9,988 |
1 | Mercedes-Benz Auto Lease Trust Class A3 Series 2023-A | 4.740% | 1/15/27 | 8,660 | 8,597 |
1 | Mercedes-Benz Auto Lease Trust Class A3 Series 2024-A | 5.320% | 1/18/28 | 5,070 | 5,084 |
1,2 | MMAF Equipment Finance LLC Class A2 Series 2024-A | 5.200% | 9/13/27 | 7,170 | 7,136 |
1,2 | Navistar Financial Dealer Note Master Owner Trust Class A Series 2024-1 | 5.590% | 4/25/29 | 1,570 | 1,573 |
1,2 | Navistar Financial Dealer Note Master Owner Trust II Class A Series 2023-1 | 6.180% | 8/25/28 | 3,800 | 3,822 |
1 | Nissan Auto Lease Trust Class A3 Series 2023-B | 5.690% | 7/15/26 | 1,490 | 1,490 |
1 | Nissan Auto Lease Trust Class A3 Series 2024-A | 4.910% | 4/15/27 | 8,960 | 8,894 |
1 | Nissan Auto Lease Trust Class A4 Series 2024-A | 4.970% | 9/15/28 | 1,060 | 1,054 |
1 | Nissan Auto Receivables Owner Trust Class A3 Series 2023-A | 4.910% | 11/15/27 | 9,210 | 9,157 |
1 | Nissan Auto Receivables Owner Trust Class A3 Series 2023-B | 5.930% | 3/15/28 | 8,340 | 8,417 |
1,2 | PFS Financing Corp. Class A Series 2022-C | 3.890% | 5/15/27 | 1,850 | 1,822 |
1,2 | PFS Financing Corp. Class A Series 2022-D | 4.270% | 8/15/27 | 7,430 | 7,324 |
1,2,4 | PFS Financing Corp. Class A Series 2024-A, SOFR30A + 0.850% | 6.183% | 1/15/28 | 9,020 | 9,043 |
1,2 | Porsche Financial Auto Securitization Trust Class A3 Series 2023-1A | 4.810% | 9/22/28 | 3,140 | 3,118 |
1,2 | Porsche Financial Auto Securitization Trust Class A3 Series 2023-2A | 5.790% | 1/22/29 | 3,960 | 3,978 |
1,2,4 | RESIMAC Bastille Trust Class A1B Series 2021-2NCA, SOFR + 0.740% | 6.074% | 2/3/53 | 376 | 376 |
1,2 | Santander Bank Auto Credit-Linked Notes Class A2 Series 2024-A | 5.605% | 6/15/32 | 330 | 330 |
1,2 | Santander Bank Auto Credit-Linked Notes Class B Series 2023-B | 5.640% | 12/15/33 | 330 | 330 |
1,2 | Santander Bank Auto Credit-Linked Notes Class B Series 2024-A | 5.622% | 6/15/32 | 870 | 868 |
1,2 | Santander Bank Auto Credit-Linked Notes Class C Series 2023-B | 5.933% | 12/15/33 | 700 | 702 |
1,2 | Santander Bank Auto Credit-Linked Notes Class C Series 2024-A | 5.818% | 6/15/32 | 940 | 938 |
1,2 | Santander Bank Auto Credit-Linked Notes Class D Series 2023-B | 6.663% | 12/15/33 | 770 | 772 |
1,2 | Santander Bank Auto Credit-Linked Notes Class D Series 2024-A | 6.110% | 6/15/32 | 1,130 | 1,128 |
1,2 | Santander Bank NA - SBCLN Class B Series 2021-1A | 1.833% | 12/15/31 | 150 | 149 |
1 | Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2022-3 | 3.400% | 12/15/26 | 570 | 568 |
1 | Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2022-5 | 4.110% | 8/17/26 | 462 | 461 |
1 | Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2022-6 | 4.490% | 11/16/26 | 307 | 306 |
1 | Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2023-2 | 5.210% | 7/15/27 | 3,090 | 3,081 |
1 | Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2023-3 | 5.610% | 10/15/27 | 2,730 | 2,729 |
| | | Coupon | Maturity Date | Face Amount ($000) | Market Value•
($000) |
1 | Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2023-4 | 5.730% | 4/17/28 | 4,740 | 4,760 |
1 | Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2023-6 | 5.930% | 7/17/28 | 1,610 | 1,621 |
1 | Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2024 -1 | 5.250% | 4/17/28 | 9,000 | 8,962 |
1 | Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2024-2 | 5.630% | 11/15/28 | 8,380 | 8,409 |
1 | Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2024-3 | 5.630% | 1/16/29 | 5,240 | 5,247 |
1 | Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust Class B Series 2024 -1 | 5.230% | 12/15/28 | 2,030 | 2,019 |
1,2 | Santander Retail Auto Lease Trust Class A4 Series 2022-B | 3.330% | 10/20/26 | 15,755 | 15,608 |
1,2 | Santander Retail Auto Lease Trust Class B Series 2022-B | 3.850% | 3/22/27 | 4,400 | 4,354 |
1,2 | SBNA Auto Lease Trust Class A3 Series 2023-A | 6.510% | 4/20/27 | 6,330 | 6,401 |
1,2 | SBNA Auto Lease Trust Class A3 Series 2024-A | 5.390% | 11/20/26 | 7,210 | 7,197 |
1,2 | SBNA Auto Lease Trust Class A3 Series 2024-B | 5.560% | 11/22/27 | 5,070 | 5,083 |
1,2 | SBNA Auto Lease Trust Class A4 Series 2024-A | 5.240% | 1/22/29 | 3,000 | 2,995 |
1,2 | SBNA Auto Lease Trust Class A4 Series 2024-B | 5.550% | 12/20/28 | 1,970 | 1,979 |
1,2 | SBNA Auto Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2024-A | 5.320% | 12/15/28 | 2,900 | 2,892 |
1,2 | SCCU Auto Receivables Trust Class A2 Series 2023-1A | 5.850% | 5/17/27 | 1,975 | 1,975 |
1,2 | SCCU Auto Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2023-1A | 5.700% | 10/16/28 | 3,440 | 3,460 |
1,2 | SFS Auto Receivables Securitization Trust Class A2 Series 2024-1A | 5.350% | 6/21/27 | 4,313 | 4,305 |
1,2 | SFS Auto Receivables Securitization Trust Class A3 Series 2024-1A | 4.950% | 5/21/29 | 5,590 | 5,556 |
1 | Synchrony Card Funding LLC Class A Series 2022-A1 | 3.370% | 4/15/28 | 7,670 | 7,535 |
1 | Synchrony Card Funding LLC Class A Series 2022-A2 | 3.860% | 7/15/28 | 17,750 | 17,443 |
1,2 | Tesla Auto Lease Trust Class A3 Series 2023-A | 5.890% | 6/22/26 | 6,020 | 6,033 |
1,2 | Tesla Auto Lease Trust Class A3 Series 2023-B | 6.130% | 9/21/26 | 11,610 | 11,674 |
1,2 | Tesla Auto Lease Trust Class A3 Series 2024-A | 5.300% | 6/21/27 | 4,390 | 4,378 |
1,2 | Tesla Auto Lease Trust Class A4 Series 2023-A | 5.940% | 7/20/27 | 1,410 | 1,414 |
1,2 | Tesla Auto Lease Trust Class A4 Series 2023-B | 6.220% | 3/22/27 | 1,460 | 1,473 |
1,2 | Tesla Electric Vehicle Trust Class A3 Series 2023-1 | 5.380% | 6/20/28 | 3,710 | 3,714 |
1,2 | T-Mobile US Trust Class A Series 2024-1A | 5.050% | 9/20/29 | 6,690 | 6,676 |
1,2 | Toyota Auto Loan Extended Note Trust Class A Series 2020-1A | 1.350% | 5/25/33 | 14,500 | 13,959 |
1 | Toyota Auto Receivables Owner Trust Class A3 Series 2023-B | 4.710% | 2/15/28 | 3,140 | 3,108 |
1 | Toyota Auto Receivables Owner Trust Class A3 Series 2023-C | 5.160% | 4/17/28 | 4,500 | 4,488 |
1 | Toyota Auto Receivables Owner Trust Class A3 Series 2024-A | 4.830% | 10/16/28 | 7,220 | 7,173 |
1,2 | Toyota Lease Owner Trust Class A2A Series 2023-B | 5.730% | 4/20/26 | 7,432 | 7,437 |
1,2 | Toyota Lease Owner Trust Class A3 Series 2023-A | 4.930% | 4/20/26 | 17,080 | 17,007 |
1,2 | Toyota Lease Owner Trust Class A3 Series 2023-B | 5.660% | 11/20/26 | 5,130 | 5,148 |
1,2 | Toyota Lease Owner Trust Class A3 Series 2024-A | 5.250% | 4/20/27 | 3,360 | 3,359 |
1,2 | Toyota Lease Owner Trust Class A4 Series 2024-A | 5.260% | 6/20/28 | 930 | 929 |
1,2,4 | Trillium Credit Card Trust II Class A Series 2024-1A, SOFR + 0.750% | 6.096% | 12/26/28 | 9,010 | 9,036 |
1,2 | US Bank NA Class B Series 2023-1 | 6.789% | 8/25/32 | 975 | 979 |
1,2 | USAA Auto Owner Trust Class A3 Series 2023-A | 5.580% | 5/15/28 | 9,860 | 9,876 |
1 | Verizon Master Trust Class A Series 2022-6 | 3.670% | 1/22/29 | 4,820 | 4,730 |
1 | Verizon Master Trust Class A1A Series 2023-5 | 5.610% | 9/8/28 | 3,000 | 3,008 |
1 | Verizon Master Trust Class A1A Series 2024-1 | 5.000% | 12/20/28 | 13,080 | 13,025 |
1 | Verizon Master Trust Class B Series 2024-4 | 5.400% | 6/20/29 | 1,940 | 1,939 |
1 | Verizon Master Trust Class C Series 2021-2 | 1.380% | 4/20/28 | 2,290 | 2,257 |
1 | Verizon Master Trust Class C Series 2024-1 | 5.490% | 12/20/28 | 3,870 | 3,844 |
1 | Verizon Master Trust Class C Series 2024-4 | 5.600% | 6/20/29 | 1,220 | 1,220 |
1 | Volkswagen Auto Lease Trust Class A3 Series 2023-A | 5.810% | 10/20/26 | 13,200 | 13,254 |
1 | Volkswagen Auto Lease Trust Class A3 Series 2024-A | 5.210% | 6/21/27 | 7,370 | 7,362 |
1 | Volkswagen Auto Loan Enhanced Trust Class A2A Series 2023-1 | 5.500% | 12/21/26 | 5,107 | 5,104 |
1,2 | Wheels Fleet Lease Funding 1 LLC Class A Series 2022-1A | 2.470% | 10/18/36 | 165 | 164 |
1 | World Omni Auto Receivables Trust Class A2A Series 2023-D | 5.910% | 2/16/27 | 6,818 | 6,830 |
1 | World Omni Auto Receivables Trust Class A3 Series 2023-B | 4.660% | 5/15/28 | 800 | 792 |
1 | World Omni Automobile Lease Securitization Trust Class A3 Series 2023-A | 5.070% | 9/15/26 | 9,060 | 9,019 |
1 | World Omni Automobile Lease Securitization Trust Class A3 Series 2024-A | 5.260% | 10/15/27 | 4,760 | 4,766 |
1 | World Omni Automobile Lease Securitization Trust Class A4 Series 2022-A | 3.340% | 6/15/27 | 374 | 373 |
1 | World Omni Automobile Lease Securitization Trust Class A4 Series 2023-A | 5.040% | 7/17/28 | 2,850 | 2,833 |
1 | World Omni Automobile Lease Securitization Trust Class B Series 2022-A | 3.670% | 6/15/27 | 790 | 787 |
Total Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (Cost $1,124,401) | 1,126,831 |
Corporate Bonds (63.4%) |
Communications (3.1%) |
| AT&T Inc. | 1.700% | 3/25/26 | 7,206 | 6,764 |
| AT&T Inc. | 2.950% | 7/15/26 | 1,715 | 1,636 |
| Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital | 4.908% | 7/23/25 | 6,214 | 6,161 |
| Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital | 6.150% | 11/10/26 | 5,230 | 5,279 |
| Discovery Communications LLC | 3.450% | 3/15/25 | 1,300 | 1,277 |
| Expedia Group Inc. | 5.000% | 2/15/26 | 8,742 | 8,674 |
| Fox Corp. | 3.050% | 4/7/25 | 9,020 | 8,839 |
2 | Netflix Inc. | 3.625% | 6/15/25 | 17,485 | 17,165 |
| Omnicom Group Inc. / Omnicom Capital Inc. | 3.600% | 4/15/26 | 570 | 552 |
| | | Coupon | Maturity Date | Face Amount ($000) | Market Value•
($000) |
| Rogers Communications Inc. | 2.950% | 3/15/25 | 200 | 196 |
| Rogers Communications Inc. | 3.625% | 12/15/25 | 7,308 | 7,108 |
| Rogers Communications Inc. | 2.900% | 11/15/26 | 2,392 | 2,259 |
| Sprint LLC | 7.625% | 2/15/25 | 18,871 | 18,986 |
| Sprint LLC | 7.625% | 3/1/26 | 1,460 | 1,500 |
| Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. | 3.550% | 4/14/25 | 300 | 295 |
| Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. | 5.000% | 3/28/26 | 862 | 856 |
| T-Mobile USA Inc. | 3.500% | 4/15/25 | 7,944 | 7,811 |
| T-Mobile USA Inc. | 2.250% | 2/15/26 | 7,565 | 7,190 |
| TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp. | 1.850% | 7/30/26 | 1,510 | 1,412 |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | 0.850% | 11/20/25 | 6,350 | 5,971 |
| Vodafone Group plc | 4.125% | 5/30/25 | 1,500 | 1,482 |
| Warnermedia Holdings Inc. | 3.638% | 3/15/25 | 20,560 | 20,231 |
| Warnermedia Holdings Inc. | 3.788% | 3/15/25 | 689 | 679 |
| | | | | | 132,323 |
Consumer Discretionary (5.2%) |
| American Honda Finance Corp. | 4.600% | 4/17/25 | 18,535 | 18,415 |
| American Honda Finance Corp. | 4.950% | 1/9/26 | 6,770 | 6,736 |
| AutoZone Inc. | 3.250% | 4/15/25 | 6,850 | 6,724 |
2 | BMW US Capital LLC | 5.050% | 4/2/26 | 22,500 | 22,426 |
2 | ERAC USA Finance LLC | 3.800% | 11/1/25 | 7,312 | 7,152 |
| Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC | 5.125% | 6/16/25 | 8,820 | 8,754 |
| Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC | 4.134% | 8/4/25 | 3,142 | 3,083 |
| Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC | 3.375% | 11/13/25 | 10,750 | 10,404 |
| Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC | 4.389% | 1/8/26 | 886 | 867 |
| General Motors Co. | 6.125% | 10/1/25 | 5,910 | 5,940 |
| General Motors Financial Co. Inc. | 2.900% | 2/26/25 | 1,040 | 1,020 |
| General Motors Financial Co. Inc. | 3.800% | 4/7/25 | 4,760 | 4,688 |
| General Motors Financial Co. Inc. | 6.050% | 10/10/25 | 995 | 999 |
| General Motors Financial Co. Inc. | 5.400% | 4/6/26 | 14,550 | 14,519 |
| General Motors Financial Co. Inc. | 1.500% | 6/10/26 | 2,845 | 2,635 |
| Home Depot Inc. | 5.150% | 6/25/26 | 7,240 | 7,247 |
4 | Home Depot Inc., SOFR + 0.330% | 5.704% | 12/24/25 | 6,615 | 6,622 |
| Marriott International Inc. | 3.750% | 10/1/25 | 3,634 | 3,557 |
2 | Mercedes-Benz Finance North America LLC | 5.375% | 8/1/25 | 12,195 | 12,192 |
2 | Mercedes-Benz Finance North America LLC | 4.900% | 1/9/26 | 11,000 | 10,945 |
2 | Mercedes-Benz Finance North America LLC | 1.450% | 3/2/26 | 3,356 | 3,152 |
| Tapestry Inc. | 7.050% | 11/27/25 | 10,010 | 10,179 |
5 | Toyota Finance Australia Ltd. | 2.930% | 3/21/25 | 4,010 | 2,634 |
| Toyota Motor Credit Corp. | 5.200% | 5/15/26 | 2,200 | 2,203 |
5 | Volkswagen Financial Services Australia Pty Ltd. | 2.400% | 8/28/24 | 4,460 | 2,962 |
2 | Volkswagen Group of America Finance LLC | 3.350% | 5/13/25 | 7,865 | 7,713 |
2 | Volkswagen Group of America Finance LLC | 3.950% | 6/6/25 | 340 | 335 |
2 | Volkswagen Group of America Finance LLC | 5.800% | 9/12/25 | 8,691 | 8,709 |
2 | Volkswagen Group of America Finance LLC | 1.250% | 11/24/25 | 7,880 | 7,432 |
2 | Volkswagen Group of America Finance LLC | 5.400% | 3/20/26 | 23,945 | 23,886 |
| | | | | | 224,130 |
Consumer Staples (2.8%) |
| Altria Group Inc. | 2.350% | 5/6/25 | 1,000 | 972 |
| Altria Group Inc. | 4.400% | 2/14/26 | 6,700 | 6,592 |
| Altria Group Inc. | 2.625% | 9/16/26 | 11,230 | 10,582 |
| BAT Capital Corp. | 3.222% | 8/15/24 | 7,156 | 7,129 |
| BAT Capital Corp. | 2.789% | 9/6/24 | 4,629 | 4,600 |
2 | BAT International Finance plc | 3.950% | 6/15/25 | 1,300 | 1,278 |
| BAT International Finance plc | 1.668% | 3/25/26 | 5,550 | 5,202 |
| Campbell Soup Co. | 3.950% | 3/15/25 | 3,939 | 3,889 |
| Campbell Soup Co. | 5.300% | 3/20/26 | 5,442 | 5,429 |
| Conagra Brands Inc. | 4.600% | 11/1/25 | 175 | 173 |
| Constellation Brands Inc. | 4.750% | 11/15/24 | 2,300 | 2,291 |
| Constellation Brands Inc. | 4.400% | 11/15/25 | 677 | 668 |
| Dollar General Corp. | 4.150% | 11/1/25 | 23,264 | 22,821 |
| Haleon UK Capital plc | 3.125% | 3/24/25 | 8,690 | 8,527 |
| Kraft Heinz Foods Co. | 3.000% | 6/1/26 | 633 | 607 |
| McCormick & Co. Inc. | 0.900% | 2/15/26 | 1,730 | 1,611 |
2 | Mondelez International Holdings Netherlands BV | 4.250% | 9/15/25 | 890 | 877 |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | 5.000% | 11/17/25 | 10,100 | 10,049 |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | 2.750% | 2/25/26 | 13,116 | 12,570 |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | 0.875% | 5/1/26 | 5,288 | 4,885 |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | 4.750% | 2/12/27 | 2,525 | 2,505 |
| | | Coupon | Maturity Date | Face Amount ($000) | Market Value•
($000) |
| Reynolds American Inc. | 4.450% | 6/12/25 | 8,381 | 8,283 |
| | | | | | 121,540 |
Energy (3.5%) |
| Boardwalk Pipelines LP | 5.950% | 6/1/26 | 1,310 | 1,317 |
| Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. | 2.050% | 7/15/25 | 6,076 | 5,855 |
| Enbridge Energy Partners LP | 5.875% | 10/15/25 | 9,699 | 9,722 |
| Energy Transfer LP | 4.050% | 3/15/25 | 835 | 826 |
| Energy Transfer LP | 2.900% | 5/15/25 | 7,174 | 6,999 |
| Energy Transfer LP | 4.750% | 1/15/26 | 7,285 | 7,200 |
| Energy Transfer LP | 3.900% | 7/15/26 | 6,700 | 6,488 |
2 | EQT Corp. | 3.125% | 5/15/26 | 1,122 | 1,072 |
| Galaxy Pipeline Assets Bidco Ltd. | 1.750% | 9/30/27 | 5,707 | 5,351 |
| Marathon Petroleum Corp. | 4.700% | 5/1/25 | 25,347 | 25,134 |
| MPLX LP | 4.000% | 2/15/25 | 776 | 767 |
| MPLX LP | 4.875% | 6/1/25 | 8,723 | 8,647 |
| MPLX LP | 1.750% | 3/1/26 | 652 | 613 |
| Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 5.875% | 9/1/25 | 5,221 | 5,227 |
| Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 5.500% | 12/1/25 | 12,326 | 12,293 |
| Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 5.550% | 3/15/26 | 1,400 | 1,398 |
| ONEOK Inc. | 2.200% | 9/15/25 | 11,245 | 10,801 |
| Ovintiv Inc. | 5.650% | 5/15/25 | 8,085 | 8,074 |
| Ovintiv Inc. | 5.375% | 1/1/26 | 379 | 377 |
| Plains All American Pipeline LP / PAA Finance Corp. | 3.600% | 11/1/24 | 440 | 436 |
| Plains All American Pipeline LP / PAA Finance Corp. | 4.650% | 10/15/25 | 11,580 | 11,421 |
| TransCanada PipeLines Ltd. | 4.875% | 1/15/26 | 550 | 545 |
| Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co. LLC | 7.850% | 2/1/26 | 6,527 | 6,717 |
| Western Midstream Operating LP | 3.100% | 2/1/25 | 6,479 | 6,370 |
| Western Midstream Operating LP | 3.950% | 6/1/25 | 450 | 442 |
| Williams Cos. Inc. | 3.900% | 1/15/25 | 4,160 | 4,118 |
| Williams Cos. Inc. | 4.000% | 9/15/25 | 650 | 638 |
| | | | | | 148,848 |
Financials (30.0%) |
| AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust | 4.450% | 10/1/25 | 6,407 | 6,319 |
| AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust | 1.750% | 1/30/26 | 13,500 | 12,723 |
| AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust | 4.450% | 4/3/26 | 2,500 | 2,454 |
| AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust | 2.450% | 10/29/26 | 8,926 | 8,328 |
| Affiliated Managers Group Inc. | 3.500% | 8/1/25 | 24,706 | 24,160 |
| Air Lease Corp. | 4.250% | 9/15/24 | 4,754 | 4,738 |
| Air Lease Corp. | 2.300% | 2/1/25 | 976 | 955 |
| Air Lease Corp. | 3.250% | 3/1/25 | 103 | 101 |
| Air Lease Corp. | 2.875% | 1/15/26 | 8,198 | 7,865 |
| Air Lease Corp. | 5.300% | 6/25/26 | 9,000 | 8,971 |
| Allstate Corp. | 0.750% | 12/15/25 | 2,350 | 2,197 |
| Allstate Corp. | 3.280% | 12/15/26 | 970 | 928 |
| American Express Co. | 4.900% | 2/13/26 | 683 | 679 |
| American Express Co. | 4.990% | 5/1/26 | 22,250 | 22,117 |
| American Express Co. | 6.338% | 10/30/26 | 6,083 | 6,142 |
| American Express Co. | 5.645% | 4/23/27 | 22,380 | 22,465 |
| Ameriprise Financial Inc. | 3.000% | 4/2/25 | 300 | 294 |
2 | Athene Global Funding | 5.684% | 2/23/26 | 13,170 | 13,202 |
2 | Athene Global Funding | 5.620% | 5/8/26 | 37,680 | 37,705 |
| Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. | 5.000% | 3/18/26 | 41,960 | 41,846 |
4,5 | Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd., 3M Australian Bank Bill Rate + 2.000% | 6.412% | 7/26/29 | 6,606 | 4,409 |
| Banco Santander SA | 3.496% | 3/24/25 | 1,350 | 1,330 |
| Banco Santander SA | 2.746% | 5/28/25 | 2,800 | 2,727 |
| Banco Santander SA | 5.147% | 8/18/25 | 800 | 794 |
| Banco Santander SA | 1.849% | 3/25/26 | 4,815 | 4,514 |
| Bank of America Corp. | 3.950% | 4/21/25 | 5,870 | 5,785 |
| Bank of America Corp. | 3.366% | 1/23/26 | 5,000 | 4,932 |
| Bank of America Corp. | 2.015% | 2/13/26 | 9,650 | 9,429 |
| Bank of America Corp. | 3.384% | 4/2/26 | 4,050 | 3,978 |
| Bank of America Corp. | 3.500% | 4/19/26 | 2,557 | 2,480 |
| Bank of America Corp. | 1.319% | 6/19/26 | 13,869 | 13,296 |
| Bank of America Corp. | 4.827% | 7/22/26 | 3,365 | 3,332 |
| Bank of America Corp. | 1.197% | 10/24/26 | 2,548 | 2,404 |
| Bank of America Corp. | 5.080% | 1/20/27 | 657 | 653 |
| Bank of America Corp. | 3.559% | 4/23/27 | 410 | 396 |
| Bank of Montreal | 5.920% | 9/25/25 | 34,091 | 34,255 |
| Bank of Montreal | 5.266% | 12/11/26 | 6,845 | 6,834 |
| | | Coupon | Maturity Date | Face Amount ($000) | Market Value•
($000) |
| Bank of New York Mellon Corp. | 5.148% | 5/22/26 | 8,985 | 8,971 |
| Bank of New York Mellon Corp. | 4.414% | 7/24/26 | 6,764 | 6,687 |
| Bank of New York Mellon Corp. | 4.947% | 4/26/27 | 1,198 | 1,191 |
| Bank of Nova Scotia | 1.300% | 6/11/25 | 1,720 | 1,653 |
| Bank of Nova Scotia | 5.450% | 6/12/25 | 40,000 | 39,920 |
| Bank of Nova Scotia | 4.750% | 2/2/26 | 2,374 | 2,350 |
| Bank of Nova Scotia | 1.050% | 3/2/26 | 1,914 | 1,782 |
2 | Banque Federative du Credit Mutuel SA | 5.896% | 7/13/26 | 31,008 | 31,256 |
| Barclays plc | 3.650% | 3/16/25 | 1,575 | 1,551 |
2 | BPCE SA | 4.625% | 7/11/24 | 2,925 | 2,924 |
2 | BPCE SA | 5.100% | 1/26/26 | 12,500 | 12,329 |
| Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 3.300% | 4/7/25 | 5,000 | 4,914 |
| Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 5.144% | 4/28/25 | 29,500 | 29,413 |
| Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 5.615% | 7/17/26 | 5,025 | 5,050 |
| Charles Schwab Corp. | 3.450% | 2/13/26 | 3,911 | 3,796 |
| Charles Schwab Corp. | 0.900% | 3/11/26 | 361 | 335 |
| Citibank NA | 5.864% | 9/29/25 | 5,940 | 5,970 |
| Citibank NA | 5.438% | 4/30/26 | 16,870 | 16,930 |
| Citigroup Inc. | 3.700% | 1/12/26 | 4,280 | 4,169 |
| Citigroup Inc. | 2.014% | 1/25/26 | 2,550 | 2,496 |
| Citigroup Inc. | 3.290% | 3/17/26 | 1,500 | 1,473 |
| Citigroup Inc. | 1.122% | 1/28/27 | 1,482 | 1,383 |
| Cooperatieve Rabobank UA | 4.850% | 1/9/26 | 14,200 | 14,120 |
2 | Corebridge Global Funding | 5.350% | 6/24/26 | 12,870 | 12,866 |
| Credit Suisse AG | 2.950% | 4/9/25 | 5,200 | 5,095 |
| Credit Suisse AG | 1.250% | 8/7/26 | 3,846 | 3,533 |
2 | Danske Bank A/S | 6.259% | 9/22/26 | 20,030 | 20,168 |
| Franklin Resources Inc. | 2.850% | 3/30/25 | 480 | 470 |
2 | GA Global Funding Trust | 3.850% | 4/11/25 | 1,080 | 1,063 |
| Global Payments Inc. | 2.650% | 2/15/25 | 5,713 | 5,599 |
| Global Payments Inc. | 4.800% | 4/1/26 | 2,184 | 2,157 |
| Goldman Sachs Bank USA | 5.283% | 3/18/27 | 24,870 | 24,781 |
| Goldman Sachs Bank USA | 5.414% | 5/21/27 | 5,000 | 4,994 |
| Goldman Sachs Group Inc. | 5.798% | 8/10/26 | 23,235 | 23,248 |
| HSBC Holdings plc | 2.999% | 3/10/26 | 2,420 | 2,374 |
| HSBC Holdings plc | 1.645% | 4/18/26 | 12,790 | 12,378 |
| HSBC Holdings plc | 2.099% | 6/4/26 | 14,965 | 14,468 |
| HSBC Holdings plc | 4.292% | 9/12/26 | 12,435 | 12,216 |
| HSBC Holdings plc | 5.887% | 8/14/27 | 649 | 653 |
| HSBC Holdings plc | 5.597% | 5/17/28 | 5,660 | 5,682 |
| HSBC USA Inc. | 5.625% | 3/17/25 | 3,690 | 3,690 |
| Huntington Bancshares Inc. | 4.000% | 5/15/25 | 3,905 | 3,840 |
| Huntington National Bank | 5.699% | 11/18/25 | 5,062 | 5,051 |
| Intercontinental Exchange Inc. | 3.650% | 5/23/25 | 24,000 | 23,607 |
| Intercontinental Exchange Inc. | 3.750% | 12/1/25 | 508 | 497 |
| Invesco Finance plc | 3.750% | 1/15/26 | 9,600 | 9,353 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 1.561% | 12/10/25 | 3,017 | 2,961 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 2.595% | 2/24/26 | 4,904 | 4,806 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 2.005% | 3/13/26 | 7,465 | 7,273 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 2.083% | 4/22/26 | 12,089 | 11,740 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 4.080% | 4/26/26 | 12,035 | 11,875 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 3.200% | 6/15/26 | 354 | 341 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 1.045% | 11/19/26 | 1,565 | 1,470 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 3.960% | 1/29/27 | 1,000 | 977 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 1.040% | 2/4/27 | 2,695 | 2,511 |
| Lloyds Banking Group plc | 4.450% | 5/8/25 | 10,000 | 9,899 |
| Lloyds Banking Group plc | 2.438% | 2/5/26 | 1,000 | 980 |
| Lloyds Banking Group plc | 3.511% | 3/18/26 | 5,095 | 5,010 |
| Lloyds Banking Group plc | 4.716% | 8/11/26 | 5,060 | 5,003 |
4,5 | Macquarie Bank Ltd., 3M Australian Bank Bill Rate + 2.900% | 7.235% | 5/28/30 | 1,270 | 860 |
2 | Macquarie Group Ltd. | 6.207% | 11/22/24 | 18,000 | 18,025 |
| Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. | 2.900% | 2/6/25 | 930 | 913 |
| Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. | 4.650% | 1/27/26 | 1,109 | 1,088 |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. | 2.193% | 2/25/25 | 10,745 | 10,511 |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. | 3.777% | 3/2/25 | 3,990 | 3,940 |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. | 4.788% | 7/18/25 | 1,524 | 1,523 |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. | 5.719% | 2/20/26 | 7,240 | 7,238 |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. | 3.837% | 4/17/26 | 5,785 | 5,700 |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. | 5.541% | 4/17/26 | 4,060 | 4,055 |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. | 1.640% | 10/13/27 | 5,000 | 4,603 |
| | | Coupon | Maturity Date | Face Amount ($000) | Market Value•
($000) |
| Mizuho Financial Group Inc. | 2.226% | 5/25/26 | 3,088 | 2,993 |
| Morgan Stanley | 3.875% | 1/27/26 | 7,310 | 7,146 |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.630% | 2/18/26 | 3,400 | 3,333 |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.188% | 4/28/26 | 8,698 | 8,451 |
| Morgan Stanley | 3.125% | 7/27/26 | 431 | 412 |
| Morgan Stanley | 6.138% | 10/16/26 | 4,000 | 4,027 |
| Morgan Stanley | 0.985% | 12/10/26 | 10,169 | 9,513 |
| Morgan Stanley | 5.050% | 1/28/27 | 1,039 | 1,033 |
| Morgan Stanley | 1.593% | 5/4/27 | 10,440 | 9,731 |
| Morgan Stanley | 1.512% | 7/20/27 | 1,980 | 1,831 |
| Morgan Stanley Bank NA | 4.754% | 4/21/26 | 4,205 | 4,168 |
| Morgan Stanley Bank NA | 5.504% | 5/26/28 | 4,470 | 4,501 |
| Nasdaq Inc. | 5.650% | 6/28/25 | 14,456 | 14,464 |
| National Bank of Canada | 5.250% | 1/17/25 | 8,460 | 8,433 |
2 | National Securities Clearing Corp. | 5.150% | 6/26/26 | 1,960 | 1,960 |
2 | Nationwide Building Society | 1.000% | 8/28/25 | 8,000 | 7,612 |
| NatWest Group plc | 4.800% | 4/5/26 | 1,000 | 988 |
2 | NatWest Markets plc | 5.416% | 5/17/27 | 2,850 | 2,850 |
2 | New York Life Global Funding | 1.150% | 6/9/26 | 5,461 | 5,054 |
| Nomura Holdings Inc. | 2.648% | 1/16/25 | 3,610 | 3,548 |
| Nomura Holdings Inc. | 1.653% | 7/14/26 | 8,100 | 7,489 |
2 | Nordea Bank Abp | 4.750% | 9/22/25 | 1,790 | 1,777 |
2 | Nuveen Finance LLC | 4.125% | 11/1/24 | 7,265 | 7,219 |
2 | Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP / PTL Finance Corp. | 4.000% | 7/15/25 | 9,923 | 9,748 |
2 | Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP / PTL Finance Corp. | 1.200% | 11/15/25 | 3,966 | 3,736 |
2 | Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP / PTL Finance Corp. | 5.750% | 5/24/26 | 6,064 | 6,082 |
2 | Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP / PTL Finance Corp. | 1.700% | 6/15/26 | 858 | 796 |
2 | Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP / PTL Finance Corp. | 5.350% | 1/12/27 | 1,710 | 1,707 |
| PNC Bank NA | 2.950% | 2/23/25 | 625 | 614 |
| PNC Bank NA | 3.250% | 6/1/25 | 5,214 | 5,104 |
| PNC Financial Services Group Inc. | 5.671% | 10/28/25 | 16,750 | 16,736 |
| PNC Financial Services Group Inc. | 5.812% | 6/12/26 | 10,063 | 10,073 |
| PNC Financial Services Group Inc. | 6.615% | 10/20/27 | 9,000 | 9,217 |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 5.200% | 7/20/26 | 15,703 | 15,680 |
| State Street Corp. | 2.354% | 11/1/25 | 6,687 | 6,607 |
| State Street Corp. | 4.857% | 1/26/26 | 4,727 | 4,706 |
| State Street Corp. | 2.901% | 3/30/26 | 1,058 | 1,035 |
| State Street Corp. | 5.104% | 5/18/26 | 38,490 | 38,331 |
| State Street Corp. | 5.751% | 11/4/26 | 500 | 502 |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. | 1.474% | 7/8/25 | 13,921 | 13,366 |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. | 0.948% | 1/12/26 | 1,185 | 1,107 |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. | 5.464% | 1/13/26 | 2,449 | 2,449 |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. | 5.880% | 7/13/26 | 1,975 | 1,993 |
2 | Swedbank AB | 5.472% | 6/15/26 | 2,831 | 2,838 |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank | 1.200% | 6/3/26 | 6,430 | 5,956 |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank | 5.532% | 7/17/26 | 2,714 | 2,722 |
| Truist Bank | 1.500% | 3/10/25 | 7,256 | 7,047 |
| Truist Financial Corp. | 3.700% | 6/5/25 | 12,247 | 12,030 |
| Truist Financial Corp. | 1.200% | 8/5/25 | 220 | 210 |
| UBS AG | 5.800% | 9/11/25 | 19,224 | 19,289 |
2 | UBS Group AG | 4.125% | 9/24/25 | 4,000 | 3,923 |
2 | UBS Group AG | 4.125% | 4/15/26 | 1,630 | 1,589 |
| UBS Group AG | 4.550% | 4/17/26 | 3,500 | 3,440 |
2 | UBS Group AG | 5.711% | 1/12/27 | 478 | 478 |
2 | UBS Group AG | 1.305% | 2/2/27 | 15,560 | 14,502 |
| US Bancorp | 3.950% | 11/17/25 | 15,000 | 14,717 |
| US Bancorp | 2.375% | 7/22/26 | 2,257 | 2,130 |
| US Bancorp | 5.727% | 10/21/26 | 30,706 | 30,768 |
| Verisk Analytics Inc. | 4.000% | 6/15/25 | 1,122 | 1,103 |
| Voya Financial Inc. | 3.650% | 6/15/26 | 1,240 | 1,197 |
| Wells Fargo & Co. | 3.550% | 9/29/25 | 5,620 | 5,487 |
| Wells Fargo & Co. | 2.164% | 2/11/26 | 8,452 | 8,270 |
| Wells Fargo & Co. | 3.000% | 4/22/26 | 1,000 | 959 |
| Wells Fargo & Co. | 3.908% | 4/25/26 | 3,000 | 2,955 |
| Wells Fargo & Co. | 2.188% | 4/30/26 | 10,960 | 10,643 |
| Wells Fargo & Co. | 4.540% | 8/15/26 | 16,992 | 16,780 |
| Wells Fargo & Co. | 3.000% | 10/23/26 | 5,048 | 4,796 |
| Wells Fargo Bank NA | 4.811% | 1/15/26 | 3,500 | 3,477 |
| | | Coupon | Maturity Date | Face Amount ($000) | Market Value•
($000) |
4,5 | Westpac Banking Corp., 3M Australian Bank Bill Rate + 1.980% | 6.315% | 8/27/29 | 2,600 | 1,736 |
| | | | | | 1,294,649 |
Health Care (3.3%) |
| AbbVie Inc. | 4.800% | 3/15/27 | 23,465 | 23,360 |
| Amgen Inc. | 3.125% | 5/1/25 | 2,190 | 2,147 |
| Cigna Group | 1.250% | 3/15/26 | 2,000 | 1,868 |
| CVS Health Corp. | 3.875% | 7/20/25 | 9,711 | 9,536 |
| CVS Health Corp. | 5.000% | 2/20/26 | 3,000 | 2,977 |
| CVS Health Corp. | 2.875% | 6/1/26 | 16,180 | 15,413 |
| Elevance Health Inc. | 5.350% | 10/15/25 | 650 | 649 |
| Elevance Health Inc. | 4.900% | 2/8/26 | 583 | 578 |
| Elevance Health Inc. | 1.500% | 3/15/26 | 364 | 342 |
| GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. | 5.600% | 11/15/25 | 25,232 | 25,254 |
| HCA Inc. | 5.375% | 2/1/25 | 20,735 | 20,660 |
| Humana Inc. | 3.850% | 10/1/24 | 4,290 | 4,268 |
| Pfizer Inc. | 2.750% | 6/3/26 | 190 | 182 |
| Pfizer Investment Enterprises Pte Ltd. | 4.450% | 5/19/26 | 5,360 | 5,292 |
| Quest Diagnostics Inc. | 3.500% | 3/30/25 | 15,485 | 15,231 |
| Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC | 3.200% | 9/23/26 | 5,175 | 4,962 |
| Stryker Corp. | 3.375% | 11/1/25 | 608 | 591 |
| Zoetis Inc. | 4.500% | 11/13/25 | 5,000 | 4,941 |
| Zoetis Inc. | 5.400% | 11/14/25 | 1,695 | 1,695 |
| | | | | | 139,946 |
Industrials (3.5%) |
2 | BAE Systems Holdings Inc. | 3.800% | 10/7/24 | 4,143 | 4,119 |
2 | BAE Systems Holdings Inc. | 3.850% | 12/15/25 | 3,000 | 2,925 |
| Boeing Co. | 4.875% | 5/1/25 | 15,524 | 15,360 |
| Boeing Co. | 2.750% | 2/1/26 | 1,310 | 1,244 |
| Boeing Co. | 2.196% | 2/4/26 | 1,470 | 1,383 |
2 | Boeing Co. | 6.259% | 5/1/27 | 1,820 | 1,833 |
5 | Brisbane Airport Corp. Pty Ltd. | 3.900% | 4/24/25 | 7,500 | 4,951 |
| Carrier Global Corp. | 2.242% | 2/15/25 | 9,668 | 9,459 |
| CNH Industrial Capital LLC | 5.450% | 10/14/25 | 2,820 | 2,819 |
2 | Daimler Truck Finance North America LLC | 3.500% | 4/7/25 | 334 | 328 |
2 | Daimler Truck Finance North America LLC | 5.600% | 8/8/25 | 11,745 | 11,758 |
2 | Daimler Truck Finance North America LLC | 5.150% | 1/16/26 | 3,848 | 3,828 |
2 | Daimler Truck Finance North America LLC | 5.000% | 1/15/27 | 5,075 | 5,038 |
| GE Capital International Funding Co. Unlimited Co. | 3.373% | 11/15/25 | 6,143 | 5,976 |
| Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. | 3.844% | 5/1/25 | 9,140 | 8,993 |
| Ingersoll Rand Inc. | 5.197% | 6/15/27 | 9,420 | 9,444 |
| Johnson Controls International plc | 3.900% | 2/14/26 | 1,940 | 1,892 |
| L3Harris Technologies Inc. | 3.832% | 4/27/25 | 279 | 275 |
5 | Lonsdale Finance Pty Ltd. | 3.900% | 10/15/25 | 8,360 | 5,469 |
| Northrop Grumman Corp. | 3.200% | 2/1/27 | 5,320 | 5,076 |
| Otis Worldwide Corp. | 2.056% | 4/5/25 | 381 | 371 |
5 | Pacific National Finance Pty Ltd. | 5.250% | 5/19/25 | 1,320 | 876 |
| Parker-Hannifin Corp. | 3.250% | 3/1/27 | 500 | 477 |
| Republic Services Inc. | 0.875% | 11/15/25 | 10,718 | 10,077 |
| RTX Corp. | 3.950% | 8/16/25 | 1,320 | 1,298 |
| RTX Corp. | 2.650% | 11/1/26 | 3,030 | 2,860 |
| Ryder System Inc. | 4.625% | 6/1/25 | 9,731 | 9,634 |
| Ryder System Inc. | 3.350% | 9/1/25 | 3,899 | 3,800 |
| Southwest Airlines Co. | 5.250% | 5/4/25 | 20,699 | 20,606 |
| | | | | | 152,169 |
Materials (1.9%) |
| DuPont de Nemours Inc. | 4.493% | 11/15/25 | 12,048 | 11,886 |
| Eastman Chemical Co. | 3.800% | 3/15/25 | 3,105 | 3,064 |
| Ecolab Inc. | 2.700% | 11/1/26 | 8,250 | 7,812 |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. | 4.550% | 11/14/24 | 4,935 | 4,908 |
2 | Georgia-Pacific LLC | 1.750% | 9/30/25 | 2,610 | 2,497 |
2 | Georgia-Pacific LLC | 0.950% | 5/15/26 | 2,642 | 2,447 |
2 | Glencore Funding LLC | 4.000% | 4/16/25 | 4,546 | 4,483 |
2 | Glencore Funding LLC | 1.625% | 9/1/25 | 6,265 | 5,977 |
2 | Newmont Corp./Newcrest Finance Pty. Ltd. | 5.300% | 3/15/26 | 8,920 | 8,915 |
| Nutrien Ltd. | 5.950% | 11/7/25 | 23,268 | 23,402 |
| Nutrien Ltd. | 4.000% | 12/15/26 | 2,659 | 2,572 |
| Packaging Corp. of America | 3.650% | 9/15/24 | 1,160 | 1,154 |
| | | Coupon | Maturity Date | Face Amount ($000) | Market Value•
($000) |
| Southern Copper Corp. | 3.875% | 4/23/25 | 2,170 | 2,136 |
| | | | | | 81,253 |
Real Estate (3.6%) |
| Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc. | 4.300% | 1/15/26 | 1,000 | 984 |
| American Tower Corp. | 2.950% | 1/15/25 | 8,758 | 8,621 |
| American Tower Corp. | 2.400% | 3/15/25 | 400 | 390 |
| American Tower Corp. | 4.000% | 6/1/25 | 16,593 | 16,333 |
| American Tower Corp. | 1.300% | 9/15/25 | 4,821 | 4,583 |
| AvalonBay Communities Inc. | 2.950% | 5/11/26 | 200 | 192 |
| AvalonBay Communities Inc. | 2.900% | 10/15/26 | 3,720 | 3,532 |
| Boston Properties LP | 3.650% | 2/1/26 | 6,036 | 5,825 |
| Brixmor Operating Partnership LP | 3.850% | 2/1/25 | 6,010 | 5,943 |
| Crown Castle Inc. | 4.450% | 2/15/26 | 3,522 | 3,460 |
| Crown Castle Inc. | 3.700% | 6/15/26 | 2,760 | 2,668 |
| CubeSmart LP | 4.000% | 11/15/25 | 665 | 650 |
| Equinix Inc. | 1.250% | 7/15/25 | 1,151 | 1,100 |
| Equinix Inc. | 1.000% | 9/15/25 | 750 | 710 |
| ERP Operating LP | 3.375% | 6/1/25 | 19,420 | 19,037 |
| Essex Portfolio LP | 3.500% | 4/1/25 | 11,460 | 11,266 |
| Extra Space Storage LP | 3.500% | 7/1/26 | 3,764 | 3,620 |
5 | General Property Trust | 3.673% | 9/19/24 | 580 | 386 |
| Healthpeak OP LLC | 3.400% | 2/1/25 | 3,790 | 3,731 |
| Healthpeak OP LLC | 4.000% | 6/1/25 | 5,870 | 5,776 |
| Mid-America Apartments LP | 4.000% | 11/15/25 | 6,070 | 5,947 |
| NNN REIT Inc. | 4.000% | 11/15/25 | 10,698 | 10,477 |
| Omega Healthcare Investors Inc. | 4.500% | 1/15/25 | 870 | 863 |
| Realty Income Corp. | 3.875% | 4/15/25 | 5,271 | 5,201 |
| Realty Income Corp. | 4.625% | 11/1/25 | 9,320 | 9,210 |
| Simon Property Group LP | 3.375% | 10/1/24 | 8,273 | 8,219 |
| Simon Property Group LP | 3.300% | 1/15/26 | 1,620 | 1,570 |
| Ventas Realty LP | 2.650% | 1/15/25 | 3,585 | 3,520 |
| Ventas Realty LP | 4.125% | 1/15/26 | 1,400 | 1,369 |
| Welltower OP LLC | 4.000% | 6/1/25 | 11,738 | 11,548 |
| Welltower OP LLC | 4.250% | 4/1/26 | 425 | 416 |
| | | | | | 157,147 |
Technology (2.3%) |
| Broadcom Inc. | 3.625% | 10/15/24 | 4,180 | 4,152 |
| Broadcom Inc. | 3.150% | 11/15/25 | 340 | 329 |
| Equifax Inc. | 2.600% | 12/15/25 | 6,431 | 6,162 |
| Fidelity National Information Services Inc. | 1.150% | 3/1/26 | 3,577 | 3,335 |
| Global Payments Inc. | 1.200% | 3/1/26 | 200 | 186 |
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | 5.900% | 10/1/24 | 13,252 | 13,247 |
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | 4.900% | 10/15/25 | 337 | 334 |
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | 1.750% | 4/1/26 | 7,581 | 7,113 |
| HP Inc. | 2.200% | 6/17/25 | 26,394 | 25,525 |
| NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC | 5.350% | 3/1/26 | 2,922 | 2,916 |
| NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC / NXP USA Inc. | 3.875% | 6/18/26 | 7,695 | 7,473 |
| Oracle Corp. | 2.500% | 4/1/25 | 15,989 | 15,617 |
| Oracle Corp. | 2.950% | 5/15/25 | 1,250 | 1,222 |
| Oracle Corp. | 5.800% | 11/10/25 | 833 | 837 |
| Oracle Corp. | 1.650% | 3/25/26 | 300 | 281 |
| Oracle Corp. | 2.650% | 7/15/26 | 9,388 | 8,897 |
| | | | | | 97,626 |
Utilities (4.2%) |
| American Electric Power Co. Inc. | 5.699% | 8/15/25 | 10,000 | 10,005 |
| Appalachian Power Co. | 3.400% | 6/1/25 | 6,129 | 6,003 |
5 | Ausgrid Finance Pty Ltd. | 3.750% | 10/30/24 | 11,300 | 7,502 |
4,5 | Australian Gas Networks Ltd., 3M Australian Bank Bill Rate + 0.400% | 4.740% | 7/1/24 | 4,500 | 3,002 |
| Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co. | 4.050% | 4/15/25 | 1,814 | 1,794 |
| CenterPoint Energy Inc. | 2.500% | 9/1/24 | 3,089 | 3,070 |
| Constellation Energy Generation LLC | 3.250% | 6/1/25 | 7,555 | 7,383 |
5 | DBNGP Finance Co. Pty Ltd. | 4.225% | 5/28/25 | 4,850 | 3,191 |
| Duke Energy Corp. | 0.900% | 9/15/25 | 3,887 | 3,680 |
| Duke Energy Corp. | 2.650% | 9/1/26 | 13,035 | 12,327 |
5 | Energy Partnership Gas Pty Ltd. | 3.642% | 12/11/24 | 7,020 | 4,649 |
| Eversource Energy | 0.800% | 8/15/25 | 1,258 | 1,192 |
| Exelon Corp. | 3.950% | 6/15/25 | 1,118 | 1,100 |
| FirstEnergy Corp. | 1.600% | 1/15/26 | 5,850 | 5,511 |
5 | Network Finance Co. Pty Ltd. | 3.500% | 12/6/24 | 8,380 | 5,551 |
| | | Coupon | Maturity Date | Face Amount ($000) | Market Value•
($000) |
| NextEra Energy Capital Holdings Inc. | 5.749% | 9/1/25 | 4,370 | 4,380 |
| NextEra Energy Capital Holdings Inc. | 4.950% | 1/29/26 | 16,460 | 16,363 |
| NiSource Inc. | 0.950% | 8/15/25 | 27,150 | 25,791 |
| PPL Capital Funding Inc. | 3.100% | 5/15/26 | 2,788 | 2,675 |
| Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. | 0.800% | 8/15/25 | 4,865 | 4,620 |
| San Diego Gas & Electric Co. | 2.500% | 5/15/26 | 8,580 | 8,175 |
| Sempra | 5.400% | 8/1/26 | 7,901 | 7,896 |
| Sierra Pacific Power Co. | 2.600% | 5/1/26 | 2,713 | 2,587 |
| Southern Co. | 5.150% | 10/6/25 | 15,535 | 15,467 |
5 | United Energy Distribution Pty Ltd. | 3.850% | 10/23/24 | 4,230 | 2,811 |
4,5 | Victoria Power Networks Finance Pty Ltd., 3M Australian Bank Bill Rate + 0.500% | 4.835% | 8/23/24 | 3,100 | 2,067 |
| Virginia Electric and Power Co. | 3.150% | 1/15/26 | 4,060 | 3,931 |
1 | Virginia Power Fuel Securitization LLC | 5.088% | 5/1/29 | 3,540 | 3,528 |
| WEC Energy Group Inc. | 5.000% | 9/27/25 | 1,300 | 1,291 |
| WEC Energy Group Inc. | 4.750% | 1/9/26 | 2,793 | 2,764 |
| WEC Energy Group Inc. | 5.600% | 9/12/26 | 990 | 994 |
| | | | | | 181,300 |
Total Corporate Bonds (Cost $2,730,796) | 2,730,931 |
Sovereign Bonds (1.8%) |
2 | CDP Financial Inc. | 0.875% | 6/10/25 | 27,500 | 26,407 |
| CDP Financial Inc. | 0.875% | 6/10/25 | 1,500 | 1,439 |
| Dominican Republic | 5.500% | 1/27/25 | 496 | 497 |
| Dominican Republic | 6.875% | 1/29/26 | 1,900 | 1,926 |
2 | Ontario Teachers' Finance Trust | 1.375% | 4/15/25 | 7,004 | 6,790 |
| Republic of Peru | 7.350% | 7/21/25 | 2,195 | 2,237 |
| Republic of Peru | 2.392% | 1/23/26 | 7,535 | 7,179 |
| Socialist Republic of Vietnam | 4.800% | 11/19/24 | 8,110 | 8,061 |
| Sultanate of Oman | 4.875% | 2/1/25 | 3,120 | 3,094 |
| United Mexican States | 3.900% | 4/27/25 | 5,484 | 5,484 |
| United Mexican States | 4.125% | 1/21/26 | 15,039 | 14,723 |
Total Sovereign Bonds (Cost $77,746) | 77,837 |
| | | | | Shares | |
Temporary Cash Investments (7.6%) |
Money Market Fund (0.7%) |
6 | Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund | 5.380% | | 290,500 | 29,047 |
| | | | Maturity Date | Face Amount ($000) | |
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations (6.9%) |
7 | United States Treasury Bill | 5.157%–5.226% | 5/15/25 | 265,000 | 253,506 |
| | | Coupon | Maturity Date | Face Amount ($000) | Market Value•
($000) |
| United States Treasury Bill | 5.149% | 6/12/25 | 45,000 | 42,896 |
| | | | | | 296,402 |
Total Temporary Cash Investments (Cost $325,443) | 325,449 |
Total Investments (98.9%) (Cost $4,258,386) | 4,261,048 |
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net (1.1%) | 48,921 |
Net Assets (100%) | 4,309,969 |
Cost is in $000. | | | |
• | See Note A in Notes to Financial Statements. |
1 | The average or expected maturity is shorter than the final maturity shown because of the possibility of interim principal payments and prepayments or the possibility of the issue being called. |
2 | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Such securities may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At June 30, 2024, the aggregate value was $1,023,992,000, representing 23.8% of net assets. |
3 | The issuer was placed under federal conservatorship in September 2008; since that time, its daily operations have been managed by the Federal Housing Finance Agency and it receives capital from the U.S. Treasury, as needed to maintain a positive net worth, in exchange for senior preferred stock. |
4 | Variable-rate security; rate shown is effective rate at period end. Certain variable-rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent based on current market conditions. |
5 | Face amount denominated in Australian dollars. |
6 | Affiliated money market fund available only to Vanguard funds and certain trusts and accounts managed by Vanguard. Rate shown is the 7-day yield. |
7 | Securities with a value of $3,321,000 have been segregated as initial margin for open futures contracts. |
| 3M—3-month. |
| DAC—Designated Activity Company. |
| REIT—Real Estate Investment Trust. |
| REMICS—Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits. |
| SOFR—Secured Overnight Financing Rate. |
| SOFR30A—30 Day Average Secured Overnight Financing Rate. |
Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End
Futures Contracts |
| | | ($000) |
| Expiration | Number of Long (Short) Contracts | Notional Amount | Value and Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Short Futures Contracts | | | | |
2-Year U.S. Treasury Note | September 2024 | (1,407) | (287,336) | (470) |
5-Year U.S. Treasury Note | September 2024 | (665) | (70,874) | (503) |
| | | | (973) |
Forward Currency Contracts |
| | Contract Settlement Date | | Contract Amount (000) | Unrealized Appreciation ($000) | Unrealized Depreciation ($000) |
Counterparty | | Receive | Deliver | | |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | | 7/18/24 | | AUD | 14,614 | USD | 9,719 | 35 | — |
Toronto-Dominion Bank | | 7/18/24 | | AUD | 7,300 | USD | 4,874 | — | (2) |
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. | | 7/18/24 | | AUD | 2,422 | USD | 1,610 | 6 | — |
Citibank, N.A. | | 7/18/24 | | AUD | 128 | USD | 84 | 1 | — |
BNP Paribas | | 7/18/24 | | USD | 64,788 | AUD | 96,855 | 145 | — |
Royal Bank of Canada | | 7/18/24 | | USD | 2,334 | AUD | 3,509 | — | (8) |
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. | | 7/18/24 | | USD | 2,686 | EUR | 2,463 | 45 | — |
| | | | | | | | 232 | (10) |
AUD—Australian dollar. |
EUR—euro. |
USD—U.S. dollar. |
At June 30, 2024, the counterparties had deposited in segregated accounts securities with a value of $322,000 in connection with open forward currency contracts.
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
|
($000s, except shares, footnotes, and per-share amounts) | Amount |
Assets | |
Investments in Securities, at Value | |
Unaffiliated Issuers (Cost $4,229,339) | 4,232,001 |
Affiliated Issuers (Cost $29,047) | 29,047 |
Total Investments in Securities | 4,261,048 |
Investment in Vanguard | 123 |
Cash | 4 |
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $9,549) | 9,462 |
Receivables for Investment Securities Sold | 8,928 |
Receivables for Accrued Income | 30,392 |
Receivables for Capital Shares Issued | 1 |
Variation Margin Receivable—Futures Contracts | 170 |
Unrealized Appreciation—Forward Currency Contracts | 232 |
Total Assets | 4,310,360 |
Liabilities | |
Payables for Investment Securities Purchased | 203 |
Payables to Vanguard | 178 |
Unrealized Depreciation—Forward Currency Contracts | 10 |
Total Liabilities | 391 |
Net Assets | 4,309,969 |
At June 30, 2024, net assets consisted of: | |
| |
Paid-in Capital | 4,320,164 |
Total Distributable Earnings (Loss) | (10,195) |
Net Assets | 4,309,969 |
|
Net Assets | |
Applicable to 87,050,000 outstanding $.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited authorization) | 4,309,969 |
Net Asset Value Per Share | $49.51 |
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
|
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 |
| ($000) |
Investment Income | |
Income | |
Interest1 | 112,216 |
Total Income | 112,216 |
Expenses | |
The Vanguard Group—Note B | |
Investment Advisory Services | 262 |
Management and Administrative | 1,696 |
Marketing and Distribution | 106 |
Custodian Fees | 30 |
Shareholders’ Reports | 37 |
Trustees’ Fees and Expenses | 1 |
Total Expenses | 2,132 |
Expenses Paid Indirectly | (26) |
Net Expenses | 2,106 |
Net Investment Income | 110,110 |
Realized Net Gain (Loss) | |
Investment Securities Sold1,2 | (1,904) |
Futures Contracts | 6,357 |
Forward Currency Contracts | 3,645 |
Foreign Currencies | 58 |
Realized Net Gain (Loss) | 8,156 |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Investment Securities1 | (17,103) |
Futures Contracts | 42 |
Forward Currency Contracts | 812 |
Foreign Currencies | (97) |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | (16,346) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 101,920 |
1 | Interest income, realized net gain (loss), and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from an affiliated company of the fund were $2,005,000, ($2,000), and $2,000, respectively. Purchases and sales are for temporary cash investment purposes. |
2 | Includes $138,000 of net gain (loss) resulting from in-kind redemptions. |
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
|
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 |
| ($000) | | ($000) |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | |
Operations | | | |
Net Investment Income | 110,110 | | 168,377 |
Realized Net Gain (Loss) | 8,156 | | (11,617) |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | (16,346) | | 47,022 |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 101,920 | | 203,782 |
Distributions | | | |
Total Distributions | (93,074) | | (168,929) |
Capital Share Transactions | | | |
Issued | 896,976 | | 2,118,067 |
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions | — | | — |
Redeemed | (689,284) | | (1,324,762) |
Net Increase (Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions | 207,692 | | 793,305 |
Total Increase (Decrease) | 216,538 | | 828,158 |
Net Assets | | | |
Beginning of Period | 4,093,431 | | 3,265,273 |
End of Period | 4,309,969 | | 4,093,431 |
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | April 05 20211 to December 31, | Year Ended December 31, |
2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $49.41 | $48.95 | $49.93 | $50.00 |
Investment Operations | | | | |
Net Investment Income2 | 1.286 | 2.237 | .827 | .138 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (.098) | .425 | (1.044) | (.077) |
Total from Investment Operations | 1.188 | 2.662 | (.217) | .061 |
Distributions | | | | |
Dividends from Net Investment Income | (1.088) | (2.202) | (.763) | (.123) |
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains | — | — | — | (.008) |
Total Distributions | (1.088) | (2.202) | (.763) | (.131) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $49.51 | $49.41 | $48.95 | $49.93 |
Total Return | 2.43% | 5.56% | -0.43% | 0.12% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | |
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) | $4,310 | $4,093 | $3,265 | $2,040 |
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets | 0.10%3 | 0.10%3 | 0.10%3 | 0.10%4 |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets | 5.23% | 4.55% | 1.68% | 0.37%4 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate5 | 35% | 73% | 73% | 22% |
The expense ratio and net investment income ratio for the current period have been annualized. |
1 | Inception. |
2 | Calculated based on average shares outstanding. |
3 | The ratio of expenses to average net assets for the period net of reduction from custody fee offset arrangements was 0.10%. |
4 | Annualized. |
5 | Excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind purchases or redemptions of the fund’s capital shares, including ETF Creation Units. |
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
Notes to Financial Statements
Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end investment company, or mutual fund. ETF Shares are listed for trading on Cboe BZK Exchange, Inc; they can be purchased and sold through a broker.
A. | The following significant accounting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles for U.S. investment companies. The fund consistently follows such policies in preparing its financial statements. |
1. Security Valuation: Securities are valued as of the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (generally 4 p.m., Eastern time) on the valuation date. Bonds and other temporary cash investments are valued using the latest bid prices or using valuations based on a matrix system (which considers such factors as security prices, yields, maturities, and ratings), both as furnished by independent pricing services. Structured debt securities, including mortgages and asset-backed securities, are valued using the latest bid prices or using valuations based on a matrix system that considers such factors as issuer, tranche, nominal or option-adjusted spreads, weighted average coupon, weighted average maturity, credit enhancements, and collateral, as furnished by independent pricing services. Investments in Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund are valued at that fund's net asset value. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available, or whose values have been affected by events occurring before the fund’s pricing time but after the close of the securities’ primary markets, are valued by methods deemed by the valuation designee to represent fair value and subject to oversight by the board of trustees.
2. Foreign Currency: Securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using exchange rates obtained from an independent third party as of the fund’s pricing time on the valuation date. Realized gains (losses) and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities include the effects of changes in exchange rates since the securities were purchased, combined with the effects of changes in security prices. Fluctuations in the value of other assets and liabilities resulting from changes in exchange rates are recorded as unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) until the assets or liabilities are settled in cash, at which time they are recorded as realized foreign currency gains (losses).
3. Futures Contracts: The fund uses futures contracts to invest in fixed income asset classes with greater efficiency and lower cost than is possible through direct investment, to add value when these instruments are attractively priced, or to adjust sensitivity to changes in interest rates. The primary risks associated with the use of futures contracts are imperfect correlation between changes in market values of bonds held by the fund and the prices of futures contracts, and the possibility of an illiquid market. Counterparty risk involving futures is mitigated because a regulated clearinghouse is the counterparty instead of the clearing broker. To further mitigate counterparty risk, the fund trades futures contracts on an exchange, monitors the financial strength of its clearing brokers and clearinghouse, and has entered into clearing agreements with its clearing brokers. The clearinghouse imposes initial margin requirements to secure the fund’s performance and requires daily settlement of variation margin representing changes in the market value of each contract. Any securities pledged as initial margin for open contracts are noted in the Schedule of Investments.
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the fund’s average investments in long and short futures contracts represented 0% and 7% of net assets, respectively, based on the average of the notional amounts at each quarter-end during the period.
4. Forward Currency Contracts: The fund enters into forward currency contracts to protect the value of securities and related receivables and payables against changes in future foreign exchange rates. Risks associated with these types of forward currency contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar and the ability of the counterparties to fulfill their obligations under the contracts. The fund mitigates its counterparty risk by entering into forward currency contracts only with a diverse group of prequalified counterparties, monitoring their financial strength, entering into master netting arrangements with its counterparties, and requiring its counterparties to transfer collateral as security for their performance. In the absence of a default, the collateral pledged or received by the fund cannot be repledged, resold, or rehypothecated. The master netting arrangements provide that, in the event of a counterparty’s default (including bankruptcy), the fund may terminate the forward currency contracts, determine the net amount owed by either party in accordance with its master netting arrangements, and sell or retain any collateral held up to the net amount owed to the fund under the master netting arrangements. The forward currency contracts contain provisions whereby a counterparty may terminate open contracts if the fund’s net assets decline below a certain level, triggering a payment by the fund if the fund is in a net liability position at the time of the termination. The payment amount would be reduced by any collateral the fund has pledged. Any securities pledged as collateral for open contracts are noted in the Schedule of Investments. The value of collateral received or pledged is compared daily to the value of the forward currency contracts exposure with each counterparty, and any difference, if in excess of a specified minimum transfer amount, is adjusted and settled within two business days.
Forward currency contracts are valued at their quoted daily prices obtained from an independent third party, adjusted for currency risk based on the expiration date of each contract. The notional amounts of the contracts are not recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Fluctuations in the value of the contracts are recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset (liability) and in the Statement of Operations as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed, when they are recorded as realized gains (losses) on forward currency contracts.
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the fund’s average investment in forward currency contracts represented 2% of net assets, based on the average of the notional amounts at each quarter-end during the period.
5. Federal Income Taxes: The fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute virtually all of its taxable income. The fund’s tax returns are open to examination by the relevant tax authorities until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years after the filing of the tax return. Management has analyzed the fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal and state income tax years, and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the fund’s financial statements.
6. Distributions: Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions are determined on a tax basis at the fiscal year-end and may differ from net investment income and realized capital gains for financial reporting purposes.
7. Credit Facilities and Interfund Lending Program: The fund and certain other funds managed by The Vanguard Group ("Vanguard") participate in a $4.3 billion committed credit facility provided by a syndicate of lenders pursuant to a credit agreement and an uncommitted credit facility provided by Vanguard. Both facilities may be renewed annually. Each fund is individually liable for its borrowings, if any, under the credit facilities. Borrowings may
be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes and are subject to the fund’s regulatory and contractual borrowing restrictions. With respect to the committed credit facility, the participating funds are charged administrative fees and an annual commitment fee of 0.10% of the undrawn committed amount of the facility, which are allocated to the funds based on a method approved by the fund’s board of trustees and included in Management and Administrative expenses on the fund’s Statement of Operations. Any borrowings under either facility bear interest at an agreed-upon spread plus the higher of the federal funds effective rate, the overnight bank funding rate, or the Daily Simple Secured Overnight Financing Rate inclusive of an additional agreed-upon spread. However, borrowings under the uncommitted credit facility may bear interest based upon an alternate rate agreed to by the fund and Vanguard.
In accordance with an exemptive order (the “Order”) from the SEC, the fund may participate in a joint lending and borrowing program that allows registered open-end Vanguard funds to borrow money from and lend money to each other for temporary or emergency purposes (the “Interfund Lending Program”), subject to compliance with the terms and conditions of the Order, and to the extent permitted by the fund’s investment objective and investment policies. Interfund loans and borrowings normally extend overnight but can have a maximum duration of seven days. Loans may be called on one business day’s notice. The interest rate to be charged is governed by the conditions of the Order and internal procedures adopted by the board of trustees. The board of trustees is responsible for overseeing the Interfund Lending Program.
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the fund did not utilize the credit facilities or the Interfund Lending Program.
8. Other: Interest income includes income distributions received from Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund and is accrued daily. Premiums and discounts on debt securities are amortized and accreted, respectively, to interest income over the lives of the respective securities, except for premiums on certain callable debt securities that are amortized to the earliest call date. Security transactions are accounted for on the date securities are bought or sold. Costs used to determine realized gains (losses) on the sale of investment securities are those of the specific securities sold.
B. | In accordance with the terms of a Funds' Service Agreement (the “FSA”) between Vanguard and the fund, Vanguard furnishes to the fund investment advisory, corporate management, administrative, marketing, and distribution services at Vanguard’s cost of operations (as defined by the FSA). These costs of operations are allocated to the fund based on methods and guidelines approved by the board of trustees and are generally settled twice a month. |
Upon the request of Vanguard, the fund may invest up to 0.40% of its net assets as capital in Vanguard. At June 30, 2024, the fund had contributed to Vanguard capital in the amount of $123,000, representing less than 0.01% of the fund’s net assets and 0.05% of Vanguard’s capital received pursuant to the FSA. The fund’s trustees and officers are also directors and employees, respectively, of Vanguard.
C. | The fund’s custodian bank has agreed to reduce its fees when the fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, custodian fee offset arrangements reduced the fund’s expenses by $26,000 (an annual rate of less than 0.01% of average net assets). |
D. | Various inputs may be used to determine the value of the fund’s investments and derivatives. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels for financial statement purposes. The inputs or methodologies used to value securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. |
Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2—Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
Level 3—Significant unobservable inputs (including the fund’s own assumptions used to determine the fair value of investments). Any investments and derivatives valued with significant unobservable inputs are noted on the Schedule of Investments.
The following table summarizes the market value of the fund’s investments and derivatives as of June 30, 2024, based on the inputs used to value them:
| Level 1 ($000) | Level 2 ($000) | Level 3 ($000) | Total ($000) |
Investments | | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | 1,126,831 | — | 1,126,831 |
Corporate Bonds | — | 2,730,931 | — | 2,730,931 |
Sovereign Bonds | — | 77,837 | — | 77,837 |
Temporary Cash Investments | 29,047 | 296,402 | — | 325,449 |
Total | 29,047 | 4,232,001 | — | 4,261,048 |
Derivative Financial Instruments | | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Forward Currency Contracts | — | 232 | — | 232 |
Liabilities | | | | |
Futures Contracts1 | 973 | — | — | 973 |
Forward Currency Contracts | — | 10 | — | 10 |
Total | 973 | 10 | — | 983 |
1 | Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts and centrally cleared swaps, if any, as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
E. | At June 30, 2024, the fair values of derivatives were reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as follows: |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Interest Rate Contracts ($000) | Foreign Exchange Contracts ($000) | Total ($000) |
Unrealized Appreciation—Forward Currency Contracts | — | 232 | 232 |
Total Assets | — | 232 | 232 |
| | | |
Unrealized Depreciation—Futures Contracts | 973 | — | 973 |
Unrealized Depreciation—Forward Currency Contracts | — | 10 | 10 |
Total Liabilities | 973 | 10 | 983 |
Realized net gain (loss) and the change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were:
Realized Net Gain (Loss) on Derivatives | Interest Rate Contracts ($000) | Foreign Exchange Contracts ($000) | Total ($000) |
Futures Contracts | 6,357 | — | 6,357 |
Forward Currency Contracts | — | 3,645 | 3,645 |
Realized Net Gain (Loss) on Derivatives | 6,357 | 3,645 | 10,002 |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives | | | |
Futures Contracts | 42 | — | 42 |
Forward Currency Contracts | — | 812 | 812 |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives | 42 | 812 | 854 |
F. | As of June 30, 2024, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation for investments and derivatives based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows: |
| Amount ($000) |
Tax Cost | 4,262,462 |
Gross Unrealized Appreciation | 4,541 |
Gross Unrealized Depreciation | (6,706) |
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | (2,165) |
The fund’s tax-basis capital gains and losses are determined only at the end of each fiscal year. For tax purposes, at December 31, 2023, the fund had available capital losses totaling $36,129,000 that may be carried forward indefinitely to offset future net capital gains. The fund will use these capital losses to offset net taxable capital gains, if any, realized during the year ending December 31, 2024; should the fund realize net capital losses for the year, the losses will be added to the loss carryforward balance above.
G. | During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the fund purchased $1,379,791,000 of investment securities and sold $1,261,150,000 of investment securities, other than U.S. government securities and temporary cash investments. Purchases and sales of U.S. government securities were $29,929,000 and $4,002,000, respectively. In addition, the fund purchased and sold investment securities of $498,895,000 and $274,195,000, respectively, in connection with in-kind purchases and redemptions of the fund's capital shares. |
H. | Capital shares issued and redeemed were: |
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 |
| Shares (000) | | Shares (000) |
Issued | 18,150 | | 43,100 |
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions | — | | — |
Redeemed | (13,950) | | (26,950) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | 4,200 | | 16,150 |
I. | Significant market disruptions, such as those caused by pandemics, natural or environmental disasters, war, acts of terrorism, or other events, can adversely affect local and global markets and normal market operations. Any such disruptions could have an adverse impact on the value of the fund’s investments and fund performance. |
To the extent the fund’s investment portfolio reflects concentration in a particular market, industry, sector, country or asset class, the fund may be adversely affected by the performance of these concentrations and may be subject to increased price volatility and other risks.
Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty to a transaction or an issuer of a financial instrument will fail to pay interest and principal when due, or that perceptions of the issuer’s ability to make such payments will cause the price of an investment to decline. Investment in debt securities will generally increase credit risk.
The use of derivatives may expose the fund to various risks. Derivatives can be highly volatile, and any initial investment is generally small relative to the notional amount so that transactions may be leveraged in terms of market exposure. A relatively small market movement may have a potentially larger impact on derivatives than on standard securities. Leveraged derivatives positions can, therefore, increase volatility. Additional information regarding the fund’s use of derivative(s) and the specific risks associated is described under significant accounting policies.
At June 30, 2024, one shareholder was a record or beneficial owner of 28% of the fund’s net assets. If this shareholder were to redeem its investment in the fund, the redemption might result in an increase in the fund’s expense ratio, cause the fund to incur higher transaction costs, or lead to the realization of taxable capital gains.
J. | Management has determined that no events or transactions occurred subsequent to June 30, 2024, that would require recognition or disclosure in these financial statements. |
Q9312 082024
Item 8: Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 9: Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 10: Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 11: Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts.
Trustees Approve Advisory Arrangement
The board of Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF has renewed the fund’s investment advisory arrangement with The Vanguard Group, Inc. (Vanguard), through its Fixed Income Group. The board determined that continuing the fund’s internalized management structure was in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders.
The board based its decision upon an evaluation of the advisor’s investment staff, portfolio management process, and performance. This evaluation included information provided to the board by Vanguard’s Portfolio Review Department, which is responsible for fund and advisor oversight and product management. The Portfolio Review Department met regularly with the advisor and made presentations to the board during the fiscal year that directed the board’s focus to relevant information and topics.
The board, or an investment committee made up of board members, also received information throughout the year during advisor presentations conducted by the Portfolio Review Department. For each advisor presentation, the board was provided with letters and reports that included information about, among other things, the advisory firm and the advisor’s assessment of the investment environment, portfolio performance, and portfolio characteristics.
In addition, the board received periodic reports throughout the year, which included information about the fund’s performance relative to its peers and benchmark, as applicable, and updates, as needed on the Portfolio Review Department’s ongoing assessment of the advisor.
Prior to their meeting, the trustees were provided with a memo and materials that summarized the information they received over the course of the year. They also considered the factors discussed below, among others. However, no single factor determined whether the board approved the arrangement. Rather, it was the totality of the circumstances that drove the board’s decision.
Nature, extent, and quality of services
The board considered the quality of the investment management services provided to the fund since its inception in 2021, and took into account the organizational depth and stability of the advisor. The board considered that Vanguard has been managing investments for more than four decades. The Fixed Income Group adheres to sound, disciplined investment management processes; the team has considerable experience, stability, and depth.
The board concluded that Vanguard’s experience, stability, depth, and performance, among other factors, warranted approval of the advisory arrangement.
Investment performance
The board considered the fund’s performance since its inception in 2021, including any periods of outperformance or underperformance compared with its target index and peer group. The board concluded that the performance was such that the advisory arrangement should continue.
Cost
The board concluded that the fund’s expense ratio was below the average expense ratio charged by funds in its peer group and that the fund’s advisory expenses were also below the peer-group average.
The board does not conduct a profitability analysis of Vanguard because of Vanguard’s unique structure. Unlike most other mutual fund management companies, Vanguard is owned by the funds it oversees.
The benefit of economies of scale
The board concluded that Vanguard’s arrangement with the fund ensures that the fund will realize economies of scale as it grows, with the cost to shareholders declining as fund assets increase.
The board will consider whether to renew the advisory arrangement again after a one-year period.
Item 12: Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 13: Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 14: Purchase of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable.
Item 15: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
Not applicable.
Item 16: Controls and Procedures.
(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Principal Executive and Financial Officers concluded that the Registrant’s Disclosure Controls and Procedures are effective based on their evaluation of the Disclosure Controls and Procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.
(b) Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. In February 2024, a third-party service provider began performing security pricing services for the Registrant. There were no other changes in the Registrant’s Internal Control Over Financial Reporting or in other factors that could significantly affect this control during the period covered by this report, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Item 17: Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 18: Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation.
Not applicable.
Item 19: Exhibits.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| VANGUARD BOND INDEX FUNDS | | |
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BY: | /s/ SALIM RAMJI* | | |
| SALIM RAMJI | | |
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | | |
Date: August 21, 2024
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
| VANGUARD BOND INDEX FUNDS | | |
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BY: | /s/ SALIM RAMJI* | | |
| SALIM RAMJI | | |
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | | |
Date: August 21, 2024
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BY: | /s/ CHRISTINE BUCHANAN* | | |
| CHRISTINE BUCHANAN | | |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | | |
Date: August 21, 2024
John E. Schadl, pursuant to a Power of Attorney filed on July 25, 2024 (see File Number 33-48863), Incorporated by Reference.