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Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund
mutual fund
VGSIX
Dividend policy
Suspended
Price as of:
$32.69
-0.01
0%
primary theme
Real Estate Sector Equity
share class
VGSIX (Mutual Fund)
Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund
Dividend policy
Suspended
Price as of:
$32.69
-0.01
0%
primary theme
Real Estate Sector Equity
share class
VGSIX (Mutual Fund)
Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund
Dividend policy
Suspended
Price as of:
$32.69
-0.01
0%
primary theme
Real Estate Sector Equity
share class
VGSIX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return 15.8%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 13.4%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 8.1%
- Net Assets $72.8 B
- Holdings in Top 10 44.9%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$32.70
$22.86
$32.93
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 0.26%
SALES FEES
- Front Load N/A
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 8.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Closed to new investors as of Nov 19, 2018
- Standard (Taxable) $3,000
- IRA N/A
Fund Classification
- Primary Theme Real Estate Sector Equity
- Fund Type Open End Mutual Fund
- Investment Style Real Estate
Overview
Next Dividend
Income Profile
Income Risk
Returns Profile
Allocations
Expenses
About
Dividend.com Ratings*
$43.45
0.00%
$10.26 B
2.26%
$0.98
blocked
blocked
blocked
15.80%
0.20%
$23.75
-0.04%
$8.68 B
3.45%
$0.82
blocked
blocked
blocked
15.85%
0.08%
$17.77
+0.11%
$7.43 B
2.46%
$0.44
blocked
blocked
blocked
15.84%
1.13%
$71.37
+0.15%
$7.17 B
2.02%
$1.44
blocked
blocked
blocked
16.94%
0.97%
$12.90
-0.16%
$6.23 B
4.29%
$0.55
blocked
blocked
blocked
9.51%
0.73%
Overview
Next Dividend
Income Profile
Income Risk
Returns Profile
Allocations
Expenses
About
Dividend.com Ratings*
Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund
VNQ | ETF
$98.41
-0.03%
$72.83 B
2.66%
$2.62
blocked
blocked
blocked
14.41%
0.12%
iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF
IYR | ETF
$98.63
+0.04%
$6.57 B
2.09%
$2.06
blocked
blocked
blocked
13.85%
0.42%
iShares Global REIT ETF
REET | ETF
$27.33
+0.04%
$3.08 B
2.23%
$0.61
blocked
blocked
blocked
12.75%
0.14%
The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund
XLRE | ETF
$42.56
+0.45%
$2.84 B
3.14%
$1.33
blocked
blocked
blocked
15.04%
0.13%
VGSIX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 15.8%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 13.4%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 8.1%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Quarterly
- Net Income Ratio 2.18%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard Real Estate Index Fund
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Fund Family NameVanguard
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Inception DateMay 13, 1996
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInv
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerGerard O’Reilly
Fund Description
The advisor attempts to track the index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets-either directly or indirectly through a wholly owned subsidiary, which is itself a registered investment company-in the stocks that make up the index, holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the index. The fund is non-diversified.
VGSIX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VGSIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 15.8% | -34.1% | 22.6% | 40.00% |
| 1 Yr | 35.2% | -1.7% | 85.5% | 43.69% |
| 3 Yr | 13.4%* | -3.9% | 26.7% | 26.69% |
| 5 Yr | 8.1%* | 0.8% | 21.0% | 40.38% |
| 10 Yr | 9.0%* | 2.5% | 16.3% | 35.48% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VGSIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -8.5% | -53.9% | 35.0% | 46.89% |
| 2019 | 24.5% | -0.8% | 43.1% | 19.25% |
| 2018 | -10.1% | -44.0% | 4.9% | 48.79% |
| 2017 | 0.6% | -16.4% | 25.4% | 55.36% |
| 2016 | 3.4% | -13.1% | 340.0% | 18.96% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VGSIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 15.8% | -34.1% | 22.6% | 43.45% |
| 1 Yr | 35.2% | -5.9% | 85.5% | 36.86% |
| 3 Yr | 13.4%* | -3.9% | 26.7% | 24.91% |
| 5 Yr | 8.1%* | 0.6% | 21.0% | 37.31% |
| 10 Yr | 9.0%* | 2.1% | 16.3% | 33.64% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VGSIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -8.5% | -53.9% | 35.0% | 46.89% |
| 2019 | 24.5% | -0.8% | 43.1% | 19.25% |
| 2018 | -10.1% | -43.3% | 4.9% | 69.76% |
| 2017 | 0.6% | -13.6% | 31.4% | 84.82% |
| 2016 | 3.4% | -12.3% | 13.4% | 63.03% |
NAV & Total Return History
VGSIX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VGSIX | Category Low | Category High | VGSIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 72.8 B | 1.22 M | 72.8 B | 1.50% |
| Number of Holdings | 176 | 14 | 521 | 5.76% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 30.4 B | 425 K | 30.4 B | 1.36% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 44.92% | 15.7% | 97.9% | 61.62% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Vanguard Real Estate II Index 11.88%
- American Tower Corp 7.12%
- Prologis Inc 5.25%
- Crown Castle International Corp 4.92%
- Equinix Inc 4.04%
- Public Storage 2.60%
- Digital Realty Trust Inc 2.59%
- Simon Property Group Inc 2.44%
- SBA Communications Corp 2.07%
- Welltower Inc 2.00%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGSIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.85% | 2.36% | 104.05% | 15.25% |
| Cash | 0.16% | -92.69% | 23.30% | 82.71% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | -0.12% | 33.51% | 72.20% |
| Other | 0.00% | -6.19% | 95.23% | 74.24% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.50% | 70.85% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -13.28% | 93.05% | 71.53% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGSIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 99.97% | 36.94% | 100.00% | 41.07% |
| Industrials | 0.03% | 0.00% | 11.39% | 12.14% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 8.50% | 71.43% |
| Technology | 0.00% | 0.00% | 22.42% | 75.36% |
| Healthcare | 0.00% | 0.00% | 35.62% | 70.71% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 37.05% | 72.50% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 33.11% | 70.00% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.60% | 70.71% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.75% | 69.64% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% | 0.00% | 41.47% | 80.36% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 13.81% | 70.36% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGSIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 99.81% | 2.36% | 102.27% | 18.98% |
| Non US | 0.04% | -2.02% | 31.63% | 32.88% |
VGSIX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VGSIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.26% | 0.07% | 30.10% | 94.57% |
| Management Fee | 0.24% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 5.41% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.47% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VGSIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 2.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VGSIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 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.
| VGSIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 8.00% | 1.54% | 235.00% | 5.96% |
VGSIX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VGSIX | Category Low | Category High | VGSIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.44% | 73.65% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VGSIX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annually | Monthly | Quarterly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VGSIX | Category Low | Category High | VGSIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 2.18% | -2.55% | 6.70% | 26.83% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VGSIX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2019 | $0.193 |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $0.307 |
| Sep 24, 2018 | $0.369 |
| Jun 18, 2018 | $0.235 |
| Mar 26, 2018 | $0.225 |
| Dec 21, 2017 | $0.410 |
| Sep 22, 2017 | $0.273 |
| Jun 23, 2017 | $0.256 |
| Mar 22, 2017 | $0.188 |
| Dec 22, 2016 | $0.552 |
| Sep 13, 2016 | $0.189 |
| Jun 21, 2016 | $0.243 |
| Mar 21, 2016 | $0.296 |
| Dec 23, 2015 | $0.356 |
| Sep 23, 2015 | $0.241 |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $0.243 |
| Mar 25, 2015 | $0.160 |
| Dec 22, 2014 | $0.357 |
| Sep 24, 2014 | $0.213 |
| Jun 24, 2014 | $0.223 |
| Mar 25, 2014 | $0.142 |
| Dec 24, 2013 | $0.326 |
| Sep 23, 2013 | $0.197 |
| Jun 24, 2013 | $0.201 |
| Mar 22, 2013 | $0.170 |
| Dec 24, 2012 | $0.256 |
| Sep 24, 2012 | $0.167 |
| Jun 25, 2012 | $0.165 |
| Mar 26, 2012 | $0.159 |
| Dec 23, 2011 | $0.207 |
| Sep 23, 2011 | $0.158 |
| Jun 24, 2011 | $0.159 |
| Mar 25, 2011 | $0.130 |
| Dec 27, 2010 | $0.189 |
| Sep 24, 2010 | $0.148 |
| Jun 24, 2010 | $0.148 |
| Mar 25, 2010 | $0.118 |
| Dec 24, 2009 | $0.190 |
| Sep 24, 2009 | $0.134 |
| Jun 24, 2009 | $0.158 |
| Mar 25, 2009 | $0.157 |
| Dec 24, 2008 | $0.307 |
| Sep 24, 2008 | $0.251 |
| Jun 24, 2008 | $0.260 |
| Mar 25, 2008 | $0.160 |
| Dec 20, 2007 | $0.330 |
| Sep 24, 2007 | $0.240 |
| Jun 25, 2007 | $0.290 |
| Mar 26, 2007 | $0.150 |
| Dec 22, 2006 | $0.370 |
| Sep 25, 2006 | $0.220 |
| Jun 26, 2006 | $0.220 |
| Mar 20, 2006 | $0.130 |
| Dec 27, 2005 | $0.380 |
| Sep 26, 2005 | $0.220 |
| Jun 27, 2005 | $0.210 |
| Mar 28, 2005 | $0.130 |
| Dec 22, 2004 | $0.351 |
| Sep 22, 2004 | $0.200 |
| Jun 28, 2004 | $0.200 |
| Mar 29, 2004 | $0.130 |
| Dec 24, 2003 | $0.270 |
| Sep 29, 2003 | $0.220 |
| Jun 23, 2003 | $0.170 |
| Mar 31, 2003 | $0.120 |
| Dec 27, 2002 | $0.280 |
| Sep 30, 2002 | $0.200 |
| Jun 24, 2002 | $0.170 |
| Mar 25, 2002 | $0.110 |
| Dec 31, 2001 | $0.290 |
| Sep 24, 2001 | $0.210 |
| Jun 25, 2001 | $0.190 |
| Mar 26, 2001 | $0.120 |
| Dec 26, 2000 | $0.310 |
| Sep 25, 2000 | $0.190 |
| Jun 26, 2000 | $0.180 |
| Mar 27, 2000 | $0.140 |
| Dec 20, 1999 | $0.290 |
| Sep 27, 1999 | $0.210 |
| Jun 28, 1999 | $0.160 |
| Mar 30, 1999 | $0.120 |
| Dec 22, 1998 | $0.280 |
| Sep 29, 1998 | $0.210 |
| Jun 30, 1998 | $0.210 |
| Mar 31, 1998 | $0.110 |
| Dec 24, 1997 | $0.270 |
| Sep 29, 1997 | $0.190 |
| Jun 30, 1997 | $0.190 |
| Mar 31, 1997 | $0.070 |
| Jan 02, 1997 | $0.230 |
| Sep 30, 1996 | $0.100 |
VGSIX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Gerard O’Reilly
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 13, 1996
24.98
25.0%
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
4.93
4.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.16 | 27.34 | 7.67 | 1.14 |
