Vanguard has broadened its suite of fixed income model portfolios with the launch of two new strategies designed to help financial advisors better tailor bond exposure to client objectives. The newly introduced Vanguard Fixed Income Capital Preservation and Vanguard Fixed Income Active Total Return models join the firm’s dynamic asset allocation lineup, which supports advisors in optimizing client outcomes through diversified and actively managed fixed income allocations. 

The Vanguard Fixed Income Capital Preservation model is designed to protect principal while generating modest income, prioritizing low volatility and stability for risk-averse investors. In contrast, the Vanguard Fixed Income Active Total Return model takes a more opportunistic approach, blending high-quality global bonds with high-yield credit in an effort to outperform traditional benchmarks through active management. 

“Streamlining investment manager research, portfolio construction, and portfolio monitoring through model portfolios empowers advisors to spend more time strengthening client relationships and growing their business,” said Amma Boateng, managing director of financial advisor services at Vanguard. 

These latest additions follow the debut of Vanguard’s first two fixed income model portfolios—Fixed Income Risk Diversification and Fixed Income Total Return—introduced in May 2025. 

As of June 30, 2025, Vanguard’s Fixed Income Group oversees $2.6 trillion in assets, reinforcing its position as one of the largest and most influential fixed income managers globally.