Vanguard Star Fund
Name
As of 03/26/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
4.0%
1 yr return
17.1%
3 Yr Avg Return
2.3%
5 Yr Avg Return
8.3%
Net Assets
$21.5 B
Holdings in Top 10
99.9%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.31%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 9.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 03/26/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
VGSTX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 4.0%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 2.3%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 8.3%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.21%
- Dividend Yield 2.8%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency SemiAnnual
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard Star Fund
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Fund Family NameVanguard
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Inception DateJan 03, 1994
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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
VGSTX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
Period | VGSTX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | 4.0% | -0.9% | 26.1% | 65.03% |
1 Yr | 17.1% | -5.9% | 45.8% | 47.13% |
3 Yr | 2.3%* | -5.8% | 8.6% | 74.53% |
5 Yr | 8.3%* | -4.1% | 15.9% | 25.95% |
10 Yr | 7.5%* | 0.7% | 10.9% | 21.21% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
Period | VGSTX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | 11.1% | -12.2% | 23.9% | 43.96% |
2022 | -24.4% | -34.7% | 2.8% | 89.89% |
2021 | 2.8% | -11.9% | 18.1% | 66.22% |
2020 | 13.7% | -20.9% | 39.7% | 7.88% |
2019 | 15.2% | 0.8% | 25.7% | 34.02% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
Period | VGSTX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | 4.0% | -0.9% | 26.1% | 65.03% |
1 Yr | 17.1% | -5.9% | 45.8% | 47.13% |
3 Yr | 2.3%* | -5.8% | 8.6% | 74.53% |
5 Yr | 8.3%* | -4.1% | 15.9% | 25.95% |
10 Yr | 7.5%* | 0.7% | 10.9% | 21.21% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
Period | VGSTX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | 17.1% | -12.2% | 26.8% | 15.31% |
2022 | -18.0% | -29.0% | 10.9% | 91.88% |
2021 | 9.7% | -3.0% | 24.2% | 85.40% |
2020 | 21.4% | -19.5% | 40.6% | 3.86% |
2019 | 22.2% | 4.4% | 32.7% | 17.33% |
NAV & Total Return History
VGSTX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
VGSTX | Category Low | Category High | VGSTX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Net Assets | 21.5 B | 733 K | 195 B | 6.34% |
Number of Holdings | 11 | 2 | 15716 | 86.41% |
Net Assets in Top 10 | 20.7 B | 618 K | 62.8 B | 3.33% |
Weighting of Top 10 | 99.87% | 11.4% | 118.9% | 11.65% |
Top 10 Holdings
- VANG-WNDS II-INV 14.28%
- VANG-ST IN G-INV 13.06%
- VANG-GNMA-INV 12.59%
- VANG-US GR-INV 11.96%
- VANG-LT IG-INV 11.95%
- VANG-INTL VA-INV 9.47%
- VANG-INTL GR-INV 8.92%
- VANG-WNDSR-INV 7.85%
- VANG-PRIMEC-INV 6.05%
- VANG-EXPL-INV 3.74%
Asset Allocation
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGSTX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Stocks | 99.87% | 0.00% | 103.09% | 14.01% |
Convertible Bonds | 0.78% | 0.00% | 23.84% | 32.82% |
Cash | 0.13% | -10.21% | 100.00% | 79.61% |
Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 23.88% | 61.86% |
Other | 0.00% | -41.62% | 117.44% | 67.13% |
Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 77.27% | 77.25% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGSTX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Technology | 23.50% | 0.00% | 44.21% | 19.33% |
Consumer Cyclical | 15.67% | 0.00% | 19.36% | 1.96% |
Healthcare | 14.88% | 0.00% | 29.35% | 28.29% |
Financial Services | 13.42% | 0.00% | 38.77% | 68.35% |
Industrials | 10.13% | 0.00% | 24.37% | 49.30% |
Communication Services | 7.95% | 0.00% | 38.10% | 35.15% |
Consumer Defense | 4.97% | 0.00% | 15.14% | 81.79% |
Energy | 3.31% | 0.00% | 85.65% | 79.27% |
Basic Materials | 2.99% | 0.00% | 33.35% | 73.67% |
Utilities | 1.65% | 0.00% | 99.55% | 83.05% |
Real Estate | 1.52% | 0.00% | 65.01% | 82.63% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGSTX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
US | 99.87% | 0.00% | 103.09% | 14.01% |
Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 38.68% | 62.83% |
VGSTX - Expenses
Operational Fees
VGSTX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Expense Ratio | 0.31% | 0.03% | 17.63% | 97.24% |
Management Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.83% | 8.54% |
12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.83% | N/A |
Sales Fees
VGSTX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Front Load | N/A | 2.25% | 5.75% | N/A |
Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
VGSTX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 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.
VGSTX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Turnover | 9.00% | 0.00% | 343.00% | 7.85% |
VGSTX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
VGSTX | Category Low | Category High | VGSTX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Yield | 2.77% | 0.00% | 15.61% | 8.82% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
VGSTX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Distribution Frequency | SemiAnnual | Annual | Monthly | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
VGSTX | Category Low | Category High | VGSTX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Net Income Ratio | 1.21% | -2.34% | 19.41% | 46.69% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
VGSTX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Monthly | Annually |
Distributions History
Date | Amount | Type |
---|---|---|
Dec 28, 2023 | $1.229 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 29, 2023 | $0.207 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 29, 2022 | $1.856 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 29, 2022 | $0.157 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 29, 2021 | $0.141 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 29, 2020 | $0.177 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jul 01, 2019 | $0.210 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 18, 2018 | $0.196 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 28, 2017 | $0.177 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 21, 2016 | $0.170 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 26, 2015 | $0.180 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 24, 2014 | $0.187 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 28, 2013 | $0.150 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 29, 2012 | $0.168 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 30, 2011 | $0.298 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 30, 2011 | $0.180 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 31, 2010 | $0.268 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 29, 2010 | $0.173 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 31, 2009 | $0.257 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 26, 2009 | $0.179 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 31, 2008 | $0.373 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 27, 2008 | $0.244 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 28, 2007 | $0.390 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 25, 2007 | $0.240 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 29, 2006 | $0.360 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 26, 2006 | $0.220 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 30, 2005 | $0.290 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 27, 2005 | $0.180 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 30, 2004 | $0.260 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 28, 2004 | $0.180 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 22, 2003 | $0.240 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 23, 2003 | $0.150 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 23, 2002 | $0.270 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 24, 2002 | $0.210 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 24, 2001 | $0.290 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 25, 2001 | $0.250 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 26, 2001 | $0.010 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jan 02, 2001 | $0.360 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 26, 2000 | $0.280 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jan 03, 2000 | $0.350 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 28, 1999 | $0.260 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jan 04, 1999 | $0.330 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 30, 1998 | $0.250 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jan 02, 1998 | $0.340 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 30, 1997 | $0.250 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 28, 1996 | $0.250 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 27, 1994 | $0.250 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 28, 1993 | $0.250 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jul 31, 1992 | $0.250 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jan 02, 1992 | $0.410 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jan 02, 1991 | $0.490 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jul 31, 1990 | $0.250 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jul 31, 1989 | $0.250 | OrdinaryDividend |
VGSTX - 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 | 34.51 | 6.33 | 2.41 |