This ETF tracks short-term U.S. Treasury bills, offering investors a liquid, low-risk vehicle for short-duration capital allocation.
On Feb. 3, 2026, LRI Investments, LLC disclosed a new position in Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF (VBIL +0.00%), acquiring 217,176 shares in a transaction estimated at $16.38 million based on quarterly average pricing.
What happened
According to an SEC filing dated Feb. 3, 2026, LRI Investments, LLC initiated a new position in Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF (VBIL +0.00%) by purchasing 217,176 shares. The estimated value of this acquisition is $16.4 million based on the quarterly average price. The value of the position at the end of the quarter increased by the same amount, reflecting both the purchase and price movement.
Vanguard Institutional Index Funds – Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF
Today’s Change
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Current Price
$75.53
Key Data Points
Day’s Range
$75.53 – $75.54
52wk Range
$75.07 – $75.65
Volume
1.1M
What else to know
- This is a new position, representing 1.3% of LRI Investments, LLC’s reportable AUM.
- Top holdings after the filing:
- NYSE:ARES: $344.3 million (27.8% of AUM)
- NYSEMKT:DFAC: $92.4 million (7.5% of AUM)
- NYSEMKT:DCOR: $53.2 million (4.3% of AUM)
- NYSEMKT:DFAX: $46.7 million (3.8% of AUM)
- NYSEMKT:VEU: $37.4 million (3.0% of AUM)
- As of Feb. 3, 2026, shares were priced at $75.43, up 4.0% over the past year.
- VBIL carried an annualized dividend yield of 3.5% as of Feb. 4, 2026.
Company overview
MetricValuePrice (as of market close February 3, 2026)$75.43Fund assets under management$5.1 billionDividend yield3.5%1-year total return4.02%
Company snapshot
- Offers an exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking an index of U.S. Treasury bills with maturities of three months or less.
- Uses a sampling strategy to mirror the index’s key risk characteristics by investing in a range of short-term government securities.
- Focuses on providing a low-risk, highly liquid vehicle for short-term capital allocation to risk-averse investors.
Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF provides investors with a disciplined approach to tracking its benchmark index, focusing on investment-grade U.S. Treasury bills. The fund’s transparent investment strategy and competitive expense management set it apart in the short-duration fixed-income market.
What this transaction means for investors
Fund managers are constantly analyzing economic and market developments and deciding where to allocate their clients’ money. LRI Investments made several buys and sells of various assets in the fourth quarter, including adding a new position in VBIL.
Adding a position in this short-term bond ETF signals rebalancing amid shifting interest-rate and economic outlooks heading into 2026. The Federal Reserve seems to be moving toward a policy of lowering interest rates to stimulate the economy. The prospect of falling rates is good for bondholders, including bond ETFs, because bond prices rise as interest rates fall.
Specifically, VBIL may look attractive to investors because short-term bonds are less affected by sudden interest-rate changes than long-term bonds. This provides a hedge in case interest rates don’t fall as expected.
Overall, VBIL and other quality short-term bond funds are solid options for investors looking to park cash for the short term and earn extra income.
John Ballard has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Vanguard International Equity Index Funds – Vanguard Ftse All-World ex-US ETF. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
