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Vanguard Target Retirement 2050 Fund
mutual fund
VFIFX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$52.79
+0.33
+0.63%
primary theme
Target-Date 2050
share class
VFIFX (Mutual Fund)
Vanguard Target Retirement 2050 Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$52.79
+0.33
+0.63%
primary theme
Target-Date 2050
share class
VFIFX (Mutual Fund)
Vanguard Target Retirement 2050 Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$52.79
+0.33
+0.63%
primary theme
Target-Date 2050
share class
Name
As of 12/11/2024Price
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.
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Vitals
YTD Return
18.8%
1 yr return
23.1%
3 Yr Avg Return
6.0%
5 Yr Avg Return
10.2%
Net Assets
$75.9 B
Holdings in Top 10
100.0%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$52.5
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.08%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 5.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 12/11/2024Price
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.
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VFIFX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 18.8%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 6.0%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 10.2%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.79%
- Dividend Yield 1.9%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard Target Retirement 2050 Fund
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Fund Family NameVanguard
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Inception DateJun 07, 2006
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInvestor
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerWilliam Coleman
Fund Description
The Fund invests in a mix of Vanguard mutual funds (underlying funds) according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors planning to retire and leave the workforce in or within a few years of 2050 (the target year). The Fund is designed for an investor who plans to withdraw the value of an account in the Fund over a period of many years after the target year. The Fund’s asset allocation will become more conservative over time, meaning that the percentage of assets allocated to stocks will decrease while the percentage of assets allocated to bonds and other fixed income investments will increase. Within seven years after 2050, the Fund’s asset allocation should become similar to that of Vanguard Target Retirement Income Fund. As of September 30, 2023, the Fund’s allocation among the underlying asset classes was as follows:• U.S. stocks53.9%• Foreign stocks36.2%• U.S. fixed income securities7.1%• Foreign fixed income securities2.8%At any given time, the Fund’s asset allocation may be affected by a variety of factors, such as whether the underlying funds are accepting additional investments.The Fund’s indirect stock holdings are a diversified mix of U.S. and foreign large-, mid-, and small-capitalization stocks.The Fund’s indirect fixed income holdings are a diversified mix of short-, intermediate-, and long-term U.S. government, U.S. agency, and investment-grade U.S. corporate bonds; mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities; and government, agency, corporate, and securitized investment-grade foreign bonds issued in currencies other than the U.S. dollar (but hedged by Vanguard to minimize foreign currency exposure).
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VFIFX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VFIFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 18.8% | 14.0% | 30.4% | 61.17% |
| 1 Yr | 23.1% | 18.1% | 28.1% | 64.36% |
| 3 Yr | 6.0%* | 0.3% | 8.3% | 25.67% |
| 5 Yr | 10.2%* | 6.6% | 12.0% | 34.94% |
| 10 Yr | 9.4%* | 6.3% | 10.1% | 28.00% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VFIFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17.6% | 10.2% | 21.3% | 35.83% |
| 2022 | -19.4% | -67.5% | -15.9% | 11.23% |
| 2021 | 3.2% | -7.8% | 20.4% | 79.21% |
| 2020 | 14.3% | 4.0% | 15.5% | 24.10% |
| 2019 | 22.3% | 7.4% | 23.2% | 14.47% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VFIFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 18.8% | 14.0% | 30.4% | 61.17% |
| 1 Yr | 23.1% | 18.1% | 28.1% | 64.36% |
| 3 Yr | 6.0%* | 0.3% | 8.3% | 25.67% |
| 5 Yr | 10.2%* | 6.6% | 12.0% | 34.94% |
| 10 Yr | 9.4%* | 6.3% | 10.1% | 28.00% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VFIFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20.2% | 13.0% | 37.6% | 51.87% |
| 2022 | -17.5% | -29.3% | -2.1% | 44.39% |
| 2021 | 16.4% | 8.7% | 22.0% | 71.35% |
| 2020 | 16.4% | 7.1% | 23.1% | 59.04% |
| 2019 | 25.0% | 20.2% | 41.5% | 62.89% |
NAV & Total Return History
VFIFX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VFIFX | Category Low | Category High | VFIFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 75.9 B | 7.88 M | 75.9 B | 0.53% |
| Number of Holdings | 7 | 3 | 591 | 92.02% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 77.4 B | 10 M | 77.4 B | 0.53% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 99.95% | 40.6% | 144.3% | 24.19% |
Top 10 Holdings
- VANG-T ST M-INS+ 53.49%
- VANG-TO INT-INV 36.18%
- VANG-TB II-INV 6.57%
- VANG-TTL INT-INS 2.97%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund 0.74%
- SP500 EMINI FUT Dec24 0.01%
- US 10YR NOTE (CBT)Dec24 0.00%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VFIFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.21% | 0.00% | 100.10% | 65.43% |
| Cash | 0.78% | 0.00% | 45.45% | 30.32% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.10% | 0.00% | 0.93% | 35.11% |
| Other | 0.01% | -0.01% | 3.76% | 22.34% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% | 100.00% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.07% | 100.00% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VFIFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 19.23% | 14.07% | 24.11% | 44.68% |
| Financial Services | 15.60% | 12.80% | 18.83% | 38.30% |
| Healthcare | 12.13% | 10.42% | 14.66% | 69.15% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 10.94% | 8.06% | 13.35% | 61.70% |
| Industrials | 10.76% | 9.14% | 12.45% | 39.89% |
| Communication Services | 7.30% | 5.69% | 10.23% | 47.34% |
| Consumer Defense | 7.22% | 4.68% | 11.06% | 19.15% |
| Basic Materials | 5.22% | 3.22% | 6.86% | 28.72% |
| Energy | 4.72% | 2.33% | 6.54% | 32.98% |
| Real Estate | 3.90% | 1.86% | 10.17% | 54.79% |
| Utilities | 2.99% | 1.90% | 8.12% | 20.21% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VFIFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 99.21% | 0.00% | 100.10% | 65.43% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 38.35% | 100.00% |
VFIFX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VFIFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.08% | 0.01% | 16.02% | 98.94% |
| Management Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.90% | 30.27% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.29% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VFIFX 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% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VFIFX 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.
| VFIFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 5.00% | 1.00% | 110.00% | 6.43% |
VFIFX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VFIFX | Category Low | Category High | VFIFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.87% | 0.00% | 5.32% | 34.57% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VFIFX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | SemiAnnual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VFIFX | Category Low | Category High | VFIFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.79% | -0.36% | 4.43% | 18.03% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VFIFX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Monthly | Semi-Monthly |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.984 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.901 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $6.019 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.837 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.876 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.027 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.001 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.789 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.009 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.001 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.684 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.008 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.027 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.587 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.046 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.042 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.585 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.004 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.596 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2013 | $0.518 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2012 | $0.007 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2012 | $0.487 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2011 | $0.008 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 29, 2011 | $0.439 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2010 | $0.124 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 30, 2010 | $0.120 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 30, 2010 | $0.370 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2009 | $0.371 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2008 | $0.415 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2007 | $0.370 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2006 | $0.220 | OrdinaryDividend |
VFIFX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
William Coleman
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 22, 2013
9.27
9.3%
William A. Coleman, CFA, Portfolio Manager at Vanguard. He has worked in investment management since joining Vanguard in 2006 and has co-managed the Conservative Allocation and Moderate Allocation Portfolios since 2013. Education: B.S., King’s College; M.S., Saint Joseph’s University.
Walter Nejman
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 22, 2013
9.27
9.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 17.09 | 5.68 | 2.41 |
