SJS Investment Consulting purchased 84,687 shares of Vanguard Institutional Index Fund – 0-3 Months Treasury Bill ETF, valued at $6.39 million, as per SEC filing on January 21, 2026. This increased the fund’s VBIL stake to 1.15% of its 13F reportable assets under management.

Top holdings after the filing include NYSEMKT:DFAC at $360.73 million, NYSEMKT:DFIC at $65.15 million, NYSEMKT:DUSB at $32.56 million, NASDAQ:VCRB at $30.00 million, and NYSEMKT:DFSD at $21.18 million.

VBIL shares were priced at $75.56 on January 20, 2026, up 3.9% from the previous year, with an annualized dividend yield of 3.11%. The fund closed 0.11% below its 52-week high on the same date.

SJS Investment Consulting Inc. reported 2,087 positions and total 13F reportable AUM of $790.38 million as of December 31, 2025.

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund – 0-3 Months Treasury Bill ETF offers exposure to short-term U.S. Treasury bills with maturities of three months or less. It operates by tracking a market value-weighted index and serves institutional and individual investors seeking low-cost, liquid access to high-quality government securities.

SJS Investment Consulting’s move to double its Treasury bill position signals a defensive shift in cash management strategy. The firm, heavily concentrated in actively managed ETFs, could be building up its shortest-duration holdings as a safe harbor.

VBIL holds Treasury bills maturing in one to three months, providing government-backed safety with yields that track short-term rates. It functions as a higher-yielding alternative to money market funds, offering zero credit risk and daily liquidity.

The fund currently yields around 3.6%, attracting investors looking for a cash alternative. VBIL is suitable for conservative investors needing capital preservation and quick access to funds, with virtually no interest rate risk due to its ultra-short duration.

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