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Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund
mutual fund
VDADX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$44.98
+0.33
+0.74%
primary theme
U.S. Large-Cap Blend Equity
share class
VDADX (Mutual Fund)
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$44.98
+0.33
+0.74%
primary theme
U.S. Large-Cap Blend Equity
share class
VDADX (Mutual Fund)
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$44.98
+0.33
+0.74%
primary theme
U.S. Large-Cap Blend Equity
share class
Name
As of 12/01/2023Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
10.8%
1 yr return
6.6%
3 Yr Avg Return
8.2%
5 Yr Avg Return
10.9%
Net Assets
$78.8 B
Holdings in Top 10
31.4%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$44.7
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.08%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 26.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$3,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 12/01/2023Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
Watchlist
VDADX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 10.8%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 8.2%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 10.9%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 1.72%
- Dividend Yield 1.8%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund
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Fund Family NameVanguard
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Inception DateDec 19, 2013
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassAdmiral
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerGerard O’Reilly
VDADX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VDADX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 10.8% | -8.7% | 40.7% | 89.00% |
| 1 Yr | 6.6% | -13.2% | 30.4% | 84.93% |
| 3 Yr | 8.2%* | -12.1% | 31.1% | 56.09% |
| 5 Yr | 10.9%* | -8.5% | 104.4% | 53.23% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 0.6% | 19.9% | 61.10% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VDADX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -11.6% | -56.3% | -4.2% | 3.30% |
| 2021 | 21.5% | -27.2% | 53.7% | 28.32% |
| 2020 | 13.3% | -36.2% | 2181.7% | 38.90% |
| 2019 | 27.4% | -22.7% | 40.4% | 25.20% |
| 2018 | -3.9% | -51.6% | 4.6% | 3.47% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VDADX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 10.8% | -8.7% | 40.7% | 89.00% |
| 1 Yr | 6.6% | -13.2% | 30.4% | 84.93% |
| 3 Yr | 8.2%* | -12.1% | 31.1% | 56.09% |
| 5 Yr | 10.9%* | -8.5% | 104.4% | 53.23% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 0.6% | 19.9% | 58.25% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VDADX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -9.8% | -36.8% | -2.2% | 8.81% |
| 2021 | 23.6% | 3.0% | 124.3% | 81.60% |
| 2020 | 15.5% | -15.8% | 2266.0% | 58.77% |
| 2019 | 29.7% | -0.4% | 241.3% | 53.01% |
| 2018 | -2.0% | -30.9% | 8.1% | 8.95% |
NAV & Total Return History
VDADX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VDADX | Category Low | Category High | VDADX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 78.8 B | 2.59 M | 1.3 T | 5.60% |
| Number of Holdings | 319 | 1 | 4089 | 25.15% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 26.3 B | 658 K | 341 B | 5.60% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 31.35% | 0.4% | 126.6% | 59.05% |
Top 10 Holdings
- MICROSOFT CORP 4.83%
- APPLE INC 4.67%
- UNITEDHEALTH GRP 3.18%
- JPMORGAN CHASE 3.11%
- JOHNSONJOHNSON 2.93%
- EXXON MOBIL CORP 2.92%
- PROCTER GAMBLE 2.49%
- VISA INC-CLASS A 2.48%
- BROADCOM INC 2.45%
- HOME DEPOT INC 2.29%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VDADX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.62% | 0.00% | 122.93% | 20.94% |
| Cash | 0.37% | 0.00% | 99.21% | 73.54% |
| Other | 0.01% | -13.91% | 100.00% | 30.14% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.07% | 47.09% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.54% | 44.31% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -0.65% | 95.69% | 47.70% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VDADX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 20.29% | 0.00% | 55.59% | 7.41% |
| Technology | 16.78% | 0.00% | 48.94% | 85.96% |
| Healthcare | 15.87% | 0.00% | 60.70% | 24.26% |
| Industrials | 14.54% | 0.00% | 29.90% | 8.66% |
| Consumer Defense | 13.57% | 0.00% | 47.71% | 4.52% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 8.81% | 0.00% | 30.33% | 78.32% |
| Basic Materials | 4.59% | 0.00% | 25.70% | 14.43% |
| Utilities | 3.25% | 0.00% | 20.91% | 21.29% |
| Communication Services | 2.16% | 0.00% | 27.94% | 94.23% |
| Energy | 0.13% | 0.00% | 41.64% | 84.09% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 31.91% | 92.51% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VDADX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 99.62% | 0.00% | 122.93% | 17.71% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 50.17% | 57.06% |
VDADX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VDADX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.08% | 0.01% | 16.07% | 95.75% |
| Management Fee | 0.07% | 0.00% | 1.89% | 7.86% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 0.85% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VDADX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VDADX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.25% | 2.00% | 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.
| VDADX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 26.00% | 0.00% | 496.00% | 52.80% |
VDADX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VDADX | Category Low | Category High | VDADX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.84% | 0.00% | 5.77% | 17.10% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VDADX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annually | Monthly | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VDADX | Category Low | Category High | VDADX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.72% | -54.00% | 6.06% | 2.27% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VDADX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.234 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 19, 2022 | $0.192 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2022 | $0.187 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2022 | $0.186 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $0.207 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 20, 2021 | $0.188 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2021 | $0.181 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2021 | $0.137 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2020 | $0.179 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 29, 2020 | $0.150 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 29, 2020 | $0.161 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2020 | $0.127 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $0.161 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2019 | $0.148 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 17, 2019 | $0.127 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2019 | $0.135 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2018 | $0.154 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 26, 2018 | $0.135 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $0.154 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2018 | $0.108 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2017 | $0.149 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 20, 2017 | $0.116 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2017 | $0.140 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $0.115 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2016 | $0.157 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 13, 2016 | $0.106 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2016 | $0.121 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2016 | $0.111 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2015 | $0.129 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 23, 2015 | $0.121 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $0.120 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2015 | $0.124 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2014 | $0.125 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 22, 2014 | $0.105 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 23, 2014 | $0.111 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2014 | $0.089 | OrdinaryDividend |
VDADX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Gerard O’Reilly
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 25, 2016
6.02
6.0%
Gerard C. O’Reilly, Principal of Vanguard Group, Inc. Gerard has been with Vanguard since 1992, has managed investment portfolios since 1994, O'Reilly has managed stock index portfolios since 1994. Education: B.S., Villanova University.
Walter Nejman
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 25, 2016
6.02
6.0%
Walter Nejman, Portfolio Manager at Vanguard. He has been with Vanguard since 2005; has worked in investment management since 2008; and has co-managed the Communication Services Index, Health Care Index, Industrials Index, and Information Technology Index Funds since 2015. Education: B.A., Arcadia University; M.B.A., Villanova University.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | 39.02 | 7.18 | 2.42 |
