International bond index fund
About VTABX. This fund is for investors looking to add international bond exposure to their portfolios. It is passively managed but does its best to hedge currency risk. As of August 29, 2019, the fund has assets totaling almost $135.70 billion invested in 5,976 different holdings. International bond funds are mutual funds that provide exposure to the entire spectrum of fixed-income securities issued by foreign governments or corporations. These can be developed and emerging-market issuers.