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Vanguard Consumer Staples Fund
mutual fund
VCSAX
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$81.61
-0.39
0%
primary theme
Consumer Staples Sector Equity
share class
VCSAX (Mutual Fund)
Vanguard Consumer Staples Fund
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$81.61
-0.39
0%
primary theme
Consumer Staples Sector Equity
share class
VCSAX (Mutual Fund)
Vanguard Consumer Staples Fund
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$81.61
-0.39
0%
primary theme
Consumer Staples Sector Equity
share class
VCSAX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return -4.9%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 9.2%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 7.8%
- Net Assets $6.04 B
- Holdings in Top 10 63.2%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$82.00
$60.66
$86.23
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 0.10%
SALES FEES
- Front Load N/A
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 3.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) $100,000
- IRA N/A
Fund Classification
- Primary Theme Consumer Staples Sector Equity
- Fund Type Open End Mutual Fund
- Investment Style Consumer Defensive
Overview
Next Dividend
Income Profile
Income Risk
Returns Profile
Allocations
Expenses
About
Dividend.com Ratings*
$81.61
-0.48%
$6.04 B
2.62%
$2.15
blocked
blocked
blocked
-4.91%
0.10%
Overview
Next Dividend
Income Profile
Income Risk
Returns Profile
Allocations
Expenses
About
Dividend.com Ratings*
$63.53
-0.47%
$10.19 B
2.65%
$1.69
blocked
blocked
blocked
-6.15%
0.13%
Vanguard Consumer Staples Fund
VDC | ETF
$166.32
-0.53%
$6.04 B
2.60%
$4.35
blocked
blocked
blocked
-4.85%
0.10%
$38.85
-0.59%
$787.81 M
2.57%
$1.00
blocked
blocked
blocked
-4.92%
0.08%
iShares U.S. Consumer Goods ETF
IYK | ETF
$168.28
-1.65%
$732.23 M
1.44%
$2.46
blocked
blocked
blocked
-4.62%
0.43%
$148.11
-0.03%
$448.36 M
2.18%
$3.23
blocked
blocked
blocked
-2.66%
0.40%
VCSAX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -4.9%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 9.2%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 7.8%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 2.59%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard Consumer Staples Fund
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Fund Family NameVanguard
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Inception DateJan 30, 2004
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInst
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerMichael Johnson
VCSAX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VCSAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -4.9% | -6.2% | 12.5% | 88.00% |
| 1 Yr | 15.5% | 10.6% | 51.7% | 68.00% |
| 3 Yr | 9.2%* | 5.1% | 14.7% | 25.00% |
| 5 Yr | 7.8%* | 4.6% | 14.0% | 23.81% |
| 10 Yr | 11.1%* | 8.2% | 14.2% | 25.00% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VCSAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8.0% | -3.8% | 30.2% | 24.00% |
| 2019 | 22.9% | 13.6% | 28.2% | 56.00% |
| 2018 | -10.1% | -56.6% | 0.2% | 17.39% |
| 2017 | 8.9% | 0.6% | 21.4% | 43.48% |
| 2016 | 3.8% | -5.6% | 25.8% | 30.00% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VCSAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -4.9% | -6.2% | 14.8% | 92.00% |
| 1 Yr | 15.5% | 9.3% | 51.7% | 56.00% |
| 3 Yr | 9.2%* | 4.5% | 14.7% | 25.00% |
| 5 Yr | 7.8%* | 4.6% | 14.0% | 23.81% |
| 10 Yr | 11.1%* | 8.2% | 14.2% | 25.00% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VCSAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8.0% | -3.8% | 30.2% | 24.00% |
| 2019 | 22.9% | 13.6% | 28.2% | 56.00% |
| 2018 | -10.1% | -20.9% | 0.2% | 17.39% |
| 2017 | 8.9% | 0.6% | 21.4% | 65.22% |
| 2016 | 3.8% | -5.6% | 25.8% | 30.00% |
NAV & Total Return History
VCSAX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VCSAX | Category Low | Category High | VCSAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 6.04 B | 4.85 M | 10.2 B | 12.00% |
| Number of Holdings | 96 | 27 | 124 | 28.00% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 3.87 B | 3.05 M | 7.13 B | 12.00% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 63.18% | 34.3% | 70.8% | 36.00% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Procter & Gamble Co 14.65%
- Walmart Inc 9.08%
- Coca-Cola Co 8.97%
- PepsiCo Inc 8.67%
- Philip Morris International Inc 4.75%
- Costco Wholesale Corp 4.26%
- Mondelez International Inc Class A 3.82%
- Altria Group Inc 3.40%
- Colgate-Palmolive Co 3.07%
- Kimberly-Clark Corp 2.54%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VCSAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 100.00% | 98.68% | 100.08% | 36.00% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 96.00% |
| Other | 0.00% | -1.91% | 0.00% | 80.00% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 96.00% |
| Cash | 0.00% | -0.08% | 2.41% | 72.00% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 96.00% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VCSAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Defense | 97.03% | 28.94% | 98.61% | 60.00% |
| Healthcare | 2.11% | 0.00% | 9.33% | 20.00% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.36% | 0.00% | 60.20% | 80.00% |
| Basic Materials | 0.32% | 0.00% | 11.07% | 44.00% |
| Industrials | 0.18% | 0.00% | 2.61% | 72.00% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 96.00% |
| Technology | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.03% | 96.00% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.64% | 96.00% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.76% | 96.00% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 96.00% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.83% | 96.00% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VCSAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 100.00% | 52.79% | 100.05% | 12.00% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 46.44% | 96.00% |
VCSAX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VCSAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.10% | 0.08% | 2.47% | 96.00% |
| Management Fee | 0.09% | 0.03% | 0.85% | 16.00% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.25% | 0.25% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VCSAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VCSAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| VCSAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 3.00% | 3.00% | 136.00% | 8.00% |
VCSAX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VCSAX | Category Low | Category High | VCSAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.84% | 100.00% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VCSAX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annually | Quarterly | Quarterly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VCSAX | Category Low | Category High | VCSAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 2.59% | 0.05% | 2.73% | 12.00% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VCSAX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2018 | $0.514 |
| Sep 24, 2018 | $0.404 |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $0.614 |
| Mar 16, 2018 | $0.263 |
| Dec 14, 2017 | $0.510 |
| Sep 27, 2017 | $0.380 |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $0.512 |
| Mar 24, 2017 | $0.411 |
| Dec 14, 2016 | $0.477 |
| Sep 20, 2016 | $0.418 |
| Jun 21, 2016 | $0.377 |
| Mar 21, 2016 | $0.313 |
| Dec 23, 2015 | $0.442 |
| Sep 23, 2015 | $1.185 |
| Dec 18, 2014 | $1.186 |
| Dec 20, 2013 | $1.200 |
| Dec 20, 2012 | $1.279 |
| Dec 21, 2011 | $0.934 |
| Dec 22, 2010 | $0.949 |
| Dec 22, 2009 | $0.850 |
| Dec 22, 2008 | $0.569 |
| Dec 14, 2007 | $0.560 |
| Dec 18, 2006 | $0.462 |
| Dec 22, 2005 | $0.343 |
| Dec 22, 2004 | $0.440 |
VCSAX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Michael Johnson
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 15, 2010
10.21
10.2%
Michael A. Johnson, Portfolio Manager at Vanguard. He has been with Vanguard since 1999; has worked in investment management since 2007; has managed investment portfolios since 2010; and has co-managed the Mid-Cap Index, Mid-Cap Value Index, and Mid-Cap Growth Index Funds since 2016. Education: B.S.B.A., Shippensburg University.
Awais Khan
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 30, 2017
3.25
3.3%
Awais Khan, CFA, Portfolio Manager at Vanguard. He has been with Vanguard since 2010; has worked in investment management since 2012. Education: B.S./B.S.B.A., University of North Carolina.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 22.67 | 7.28 | 4.44 |
