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Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund
mutual fund
VGRNX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$92.08
+0.09
+0.1%
primary theme
International Real Estate
share class
VGRNX (Mutual Fund)
Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$92.08
+0.09
+0.1%
primary theme
International Real Estate
share class
VGRNX (Mutual Fund)
Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$92.08
+0.09
+0.1%
primary theme
International Real Estate
share class
Name
As of 07/17/2026Price
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
-0.6%
1 yr return
4.8%
3 Yr Avg Return
7.6%
5 Yr Avg Return
-0.7%
Net Assets
$3.71 B
Holdings in Top 10
23.2%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$92.0
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.11%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 7.00%
Redemption Fee 0.25%
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$5,000,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 07/17/2026Price
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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VGRNX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -0.6%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 7.6%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return -0.7%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 3.84%
- Dividend Yield 4.8%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund
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Fund Family NameThe Vanguard Group, Inc.
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Inception DateApr 19, 2011
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInstl
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerMichael Perre
Fund Description
The Fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the S&P Global ex-U.S. Property Index (the “Target Index”), a float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index that measures the equity market performance of international real estate stocks in both developed and emerging markets. The Target Index is composed of stocks of publicly traded equity real estate investment trusts (known as REITs) and certain real estate management and development companies. Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the stocks that make up the Target Index. The Fund uses the replication method of indexing, meaning that the Fund generally holds the same stocks as those in its Target Index and in approximately the same proportions.As a matter of fundamental policy, the Fund concentrates its investments (i.e., invests more than 25% of its assets) in the securities of issuers whose principal business activities are in the real estate industry.
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VGRNX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VGRNX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -0.6% | -5.9% | 13.4% | 92.59% |
| 1 Yr | 4.8% | -2.4% | 21.2% | 94.81% |
| 3 Yr | 7.6%* | -2.1% | 20.1% | 70.37% |
| 5 Yr | -0.7%* | -4.5% | 14.3% | 88.72% |
| 10 Yr | 2.3%* | 0.5% | 13.0% | 91.30% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VGRNX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16.5% | -11.8% | 22.7% | 10.37% |
| 2024 | -7.3% | -17.7% | 17.9% | 83.70% |
| 2023 | 2.4% | -11.9% | 16.7% | 87.31% |
| 2022 | -22.9% | -39.5% | -3.5% | 8.27% |
| 2021 | -0.9% | -0.9% | 30.7% | 100.00% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VGRNX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -0.6% | -5.9% | 13.4% | 92.59% |
| 1 Yr | 4.8% | -2.4% | 21.2% | 94.81% |
| 3 Yr | 7.6%* | -2.1% | 20.1% | 70.37% |
| 5 Yr | -0.7%* | -4.5% | 14.3% | 88.72% |
| 10 Yr | 2.3%* | 0.5% | 13.0% | 91.30% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VGRNX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22.0% | 0.2% | 26.2% | 12.59% |
| 2024 | -2.5% | -12.2% | 27.7% | 76.30% |
| 2023 | 6.4% | -11.0% | 23.4% | 85.82% |
| 2022 | -22.5% | -33.7% | 0.2% | 10.53% |
| 2021 | 5.7% | 5.7% | 101.8% | 100.00% |
NAV & Total Return History
VGRNX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VGRNX | Category Low | Category High | VGRNX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 3.71 B | 17 M | 7.63 B | 2.22% |
| Number of Holdings | 754 | 5 | 754 | 1.48% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 905 M | 16.5 M | 4.88 B | 10.37% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 23.22% | 20.9% | 65.0% | 98.51% |
Top 10 Holdings
- GOODMAN GROUP 4.01%
- MITSUBISHI ESTAT 3.14%
- MITSUI FUDOSAN 2.76%
- SUMITOMO REALTY 2.63%
- SHK PPT 2.44%
- VONOVIA SE 2.05%
- EMAAR PROP PJSC 1.81%
- DAIWA HOUSE INDU 1.68%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund 1.36%
- UNIBAIL-RODAMCO- 1.34%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGRNX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 98.96% | 0.95% | 126.54% | 55.56% |
| Cash | 1.59% | 0.00% | 12.67% | 47.41% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.02% | 0.00% | 10.16% | 11.11% |
| Other | 0.00% | -33.49% | 6.60% | 42.96% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.07% | 78.52% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.33% | 77.78% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGRNX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 98.93% | 72.53% | 100.00% | 38.52% |
| Industrials | 0.55% | 0.00% | 4.91% | 11.85% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.31% | 0.00% | 13.03% | 49.63% |
| Financial Services | 0.18% | 0.00% | 9.53% | 20.74% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.02% | 0.00% | 0.18% | 2.96% |
| Technology | 0.01% | 0.00% | 4.92% | 37.04% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.96% | 79.26% |
| Healthcare | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.54% | 80.74% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.11% | 77.78% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 10.08% | 90.37% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.86% | 78.52% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGRNX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 98.06% | 0.00% | 99.06% | 3.70% |
| US | 0.90% | 0.00% | 101.19% | 97.78% |
VGRNX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VGRNX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.11% | 0.10% | 3.32% | 99.26% |
| Management Fee | 0.08% | 0.08% | 1.11% | 1.49% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.25% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VGRNX 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
| VGRNX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | 0.25% | 0.25% | 2.00% | 83.33% |
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.
| VGRNX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 7.00% | 1.00% | 165.00% | 3.85% |
VGRNX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VGRNX | Category Low | Category High | VGRNX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.77% | 0.00% | 5.52% | 5.19% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VGRNX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | Quarterly | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VGRNX | Category Low | Category High | VGRNX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 3.84% | -0.11% | 3.84% | 0.76% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VGRNX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $4.363 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $4.149 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $3.225 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2022 | $0.485 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $5.846 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 23, 2021 | $1.223 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $1.036 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2019 | $7.366 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 23, 2019 | $0.859 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 14, 2019 | $0.823 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2018 | $2.776 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 25, 2018 | $0.499 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2018 | $1.470 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2018 | $0.160 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2017 | $3.804 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 26, 2017 | $0.360 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2017 | $0.568 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2016 | $3.302 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 12, 2016 | $0.770 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 13, 2016 | $0.976 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 14, 2016 | $0.164 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2015 | $1.626 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2015 | $0.498 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2015 | $0.798 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2015 | $0.046 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2014 | $2.744 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 23, 2014 | $0.991 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 23, 2014 | $0.732 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2013 | $3.188 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 20, 2013 | $0.187 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2013 | $0.248 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2012 | $4.722 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 21, 2012 | $1.486 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2011 | $2.769 | OrdinaryDividend |
VGRNX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Michael Perre
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Aug 31, 2015
6.75
6.8%
Michael Perre, Principal of Vanguard. He has been with Vanguard since 1990; has managed investment portfolios since 1999; and has co-managed the Fund since 2009. Education: B.A., Saint Joseph’s University; M.B.A., Villanova University.Michael Perre, Principal of Vanguard. He has co-managed the Fund since 2017.
Justin Hales
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Aug 31, 2015
6.75
6.8%
Justin E. Hales, CFP, Portfolio Manager at Vanguard. He has been with Vanguard since 2004, has worked in investment management since 2006, has managed investment portfolios since 2014. Education: B.A., University of Maryland.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.09 | 20.42 | 7.08 | 10.42 |
