Vanguard Target Retirement 2055 Fund
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As of 11/06/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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Vitals
YTD Return
7.8%
1 yr return
10.3%
3 Yr Avg Return
18.0%
5 Yr Avg Return
8.1%
Net Assets
$76.6 B
Holdings in Top 10
100.0%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
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 11/06/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
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VFFVX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 7.8%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 18.0%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 8.1%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.80%
- Dividend Yield 1.9%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard Target Retirement 2055 Fund
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Fund Family NameVanguard
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Inception DateAug 18, 2010
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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
VFFVX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VFFVX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 7.8% | 3.3% | 15.5% | 66.10% |
| 1 Yr | 10.3% | 4.7% | 23.7% | 58.19% |
| 3 Yr | 18.0%* | 11.9% | 19.8% | 44.07% |
| 5 Yr | 8.1%* | 2.6% | 10.2% | 38.29% |
| 10 Yr | 11.3%* | 8.4% | 12.4% | 24.14% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VFFVX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19.0% | -1.6% | 21.9% | 14.04% |
| 2024 | 12.1% | -6.2% | 17.9% | 38.20% |
| 2023 | 17.6% | 2.5% | 21.5% | 48.86% |
| 2022 | -19.2% | -37.6% | -17.9% | 12.50% |
| 2021 | 5.8% | -9.7% | 20.3% | 62.28% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VFFVX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 7.8% | 3.3% | 15.5% | 66.10% |
| 1 Yr | 10.3% | 4.7% | 23.7% | 58.19% |
| 3 Yr | 18.0%* | 11.9% | 19.8% | 44.07% |
| 5 Yr | 8.1%* | 2.6% | 10.2% | 38.29% |
| 10 Yr | 11.3%* | 8.4% | 12.4% | 24.14% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VFFVX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21.4% | 12.8% | 27.0% | 26.97% |
| 2024 | 14.6% | 0.0% | 27.1% | 58.43% |
| 2023 | 20.2% | 10.6% | 36.3% | 58.52% |
| 2022 | -17.5% | -20.4% | 0.3% | 41.48% |
| 2021 | 16.4% | 1.2% | 22.5% | 76.05% |
NAV & Total Return History
VFFVX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VFFVX | Category Low | Category High | VFFVX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 76.6 B | 11.8 M | 76.6 B | 0.56% |
| Number of Holdings | 7 | 2 | 83 | 86.52% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 76.4 B | 9.59 M | 76.4 B | 0.56% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 99.96% | 63.0% | 106.1% | 25.29% |
Top 10 Holdings
- VANG-T ST M-INS+ 54.04%
- VANG-TO INT-INV 36.70%
- VANG-TB II-INV 6.09%
- VANG-TTL INT-INS 2.62%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund 0.50%
- SP500 EMINI FUT Sep26 0.00%
- US 10YR NOTE (CBT)Sep26 0.00%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VFFVX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.45% | 0.00% | 100.76% | 67.98% |
| Cash | 0.54% | 0.00% | 12.04% | 21.35% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.10% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 30.90% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.29% | 11.68% | 38.76% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% | 46.63% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.35% | 67.42% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VFFVX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 19.24% | 16.71% | 24.10% | 50.00% |
| Financial Services | 15.59% | 12.57% | 18.90% | 39.89% |
| Healthcare | 12.13% | 10.32% | 14.65% | 55.06% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 10.94% | 9.22% | 13.40% | 60.67% |
| Industrials | 10.75% | 9.12% | 12.53% | 39.33% |
| Communication Services | 7.30% | 5.69% | 10.32% | 52.25% |
| Consumer Defense | 7.22% | 4.75% | 7.70% | 20.22% |
| Basic Materials | 5.21% | 3.25% | 6.79% | 29.78% |
| Energy | 4.72% | 2.42% | 5.97% | 32.02% |
| Real Estate | 3.90% | 1.72% | 10.21% | 52.81% |
| Utilities | 2.99% | 1.89% | 3.67% | 16.29% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VFFVX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 99.45% | 0.00% | 100.76% | 67.98% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 39.18% | 54.49% |
VFFVX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VFFVX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.08% | 0.05% | 5.72% | 98.31% |
| Management Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.92% | 18.67% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.29% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VFFVX 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
| VFFVX 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.
| VFFVX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 5.00% | 0.00% | 116.00% | 9.38% |
VFFVX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VFFVX | Category Low | Category High | VFFVX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.93% | 0.00% | 5.56% | 33.15% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VFFVX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | SemiAnnual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VFFVX | Category Low | Category High | VFFVX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.80% | -0.38% | 3.85% | 20.12% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VFFVX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | $1.376 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $1.205 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.002 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.038 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $1.245 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $1.083 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.923 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $5.239 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.897 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.929 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.830 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.718 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.002 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.654 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.001 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.015 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.593 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.005 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.001 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.554 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2013 | $0.004 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 26, 2013 | $0.477 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2012 | $0.007 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2012 | $0.006 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2012 | $0.447 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2011 | $0.013 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 29, 2011 | $0.391 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2010 | $0.179 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2010 | $0.042 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
VFFVX - 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 | 14.26 | 5.55 | 2.41 |