Target-date investments are subject to the risks of their underlying funds. The year in the investment name refers to the approximate year (the target date) when an investor would retire and leave the workforce. The investment will gradually shift its emphasis from more aggressive investments to more conservative ones based on its target date. A target-date investment is not guaranteed at any time, including on or after the target date. Vanguard Target Retirement Income Fund and Income Trust and Vanguard Target Retirement Income and Growth Trust have fixed investment allocations and are designed for investors who are already retired. Investments in Vanguard LifeStrategy Funds are subject to the risks of their underlying funds.

U.S. Treasury investments and some U.S. government agency bonds are backed by the government, so it’s highly likely that payments will be made on time. But their prices can still fall when interest rates go up. Bond funds are made up of IOUs, primarily from companies or governments. These funds risk losing value if the debt isn’t repaid on time. Also, bond prices can drop when interest rates rise or the issuer’s reputation suffers. PIMCO Total Return Fund uses financial contracts called derivatives to try to reduce risk and improve returns. But derivatives have risks of their own. These include the chance that the fund manager will misjudge the direction of the market or that the fund can’t exit the contracts at the best time. It’s possible for the fund to lose all of the money invested in derivatives—and more. High-yield (“junk”) bonds come from borrowers more likely to default on loans than borrowers with better credit ratings. These bonds tend to pay higher interest rates to offset their higher risk. Small- and mid-cap funds are made up of the stocks of small and medium-sized companies. These companies have fewer financial resources than larger companies. Because of that, their stock prices can be more affected by swings in the economy. Non-U.S. stocks or bonds have risks tied to the political and economic stability of their country or region. And if the value of the foreign currency falls, the value of the stocks or bonds would also fall. In emerging markets (less developed countries), these risks may be even greater. Funds that focus on a narrow part of the economy—for example, real estate or health care—can fluctuate sharply in price. This makes them riskier than broadly based stock funds. ESG funds are subject to ESG investment risk, which is the chance that the stocks or bonds screened by the index provider for ESG criteria generally will underperform the market as a whole or, in the aggregate, will trail returns of other funds screened for ESG criteria. The index provider’s assessment of a company, based on the company’s level of involvement in a particular industry or the index provider’s own ESG criteria, may differ from that of other funds or of the advisor’s or an investor’s assessment of such company. As a result, the companies deemed eligible by the index provider may not reflect the beliefs and values of any particular investor and may not exhibit positive or favorable ESG characteristics. The evaluation of companies for ESG screening or integration is dependent on the timely and accurate reporting of ESG data by the companies. Successful application of the screens will depend on the index provider’s proper identification and analysis of ESG data.

Collective trusts and separately managed accounts (SMAs) are special types of investments. They’re offered only in retirement plans like yours. Before you invest in one, know its objective, risks, charges, and expenses. Consider these things carefully.

As its name suggests, a stable value investment tries to keep its share price constant. But this is not guaranteed, and it’s possible to lose money with an investment like this. Unlike bank savings accounts, this investment is not insured by the U.S. government. It’s also not insured by your employer or Vanguard.

Vanguard’s Municipal Money Market Funds:

The fund is only available to retail investors (natural persons). You could lose money by investing in the fund. Although the fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. The fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. An investment in the fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the fund at any time.

Vanguard Cash Reserves Federal Money Market Fund, Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund, and Vanguard Treasury Money Market Fund:

You could lose money by investing in the fund. Although the fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the fund at any time.