Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund
Name
As of 11/01/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
27.3%
1 yr return
38.4%
3 Yr Avg Return
2.3%
5 Yr Avg Return
11.6%
Net Assets
$4.37 B
Holdings in Top 10
70.0%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.10%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 15.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Exchange Traded Fund
Name
As of 11/01/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
VOX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 27.3%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 2.3%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 11.6%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 0.80%
- Dividend Yield 1.4%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard Communication Services Index Fund
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Fund Family NameThe Vanguard Group, Inc.
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Inception DateSep 29, 2004
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Shares Outstanding30845524
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerWalter Nejman
Fund Description
VOX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
Period | VOX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | 27.3% | 3.2% | 32.6% | 35.48% |
1 Yr | 38.4% | 17.9% | 57.5% | 38.71% |
3 Yr | 2.3%* | -9.3% | 6.2% | 35.48% |
5 Yr | 11.6%* | -3.0% | 15.8% | 35.48% |
10 Yr | 7.5%* | 0.8% | 14.4% | 22.73% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
Period | VOX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | 43.1% | -2.0% | 57.1% | 29.03% |
2022 | -39.3% | -49.3% | -19.8% | 90.32% |
2021 | 12.8% | -15.7% | 20.0% | 12.90% |
2020 | 28.0% | -0.5% | 46.0% | 25.81% |
2019 | 26.8% | -4.8% | 36.4% | 19.35% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
Period | VOX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | 27.3% | 3.2% | 32.6% | 35.48% |
1 Yr | 38.4% | 17.9% | 57.5% | 38.71% |
3 Yr | 2.3%* | -9.3% | 6.2% | 35.48% |
5 Yr | 11.6%* | -3.0% | 15.8% | 35.48% |
10 Yr | 7.5%* | 0.8% | 14.4% | 22.73% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
Period | VOX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
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2023 | 44.8% | -1.2% | 57.1% | 25.81% |
2022 | -38.8% | -40.6% | -16.8% | 87.10% |
2021 | 13.8% | -3.8% | 21.6% | 32.26% |
2020 | 29.1% | 0.3% | 53.8% | 32.26% |
2019 | 28.0% | 12.3% | 40.1% | 35.48% |
VOX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
VOX | Category Low | Category High | VOX % Rank | |
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Net Assets | 4.37 B | 1.87 M | 18.1 B | 12.90% |
Number of Holdings | 121 | 22 | 121 | 3.23% |
Net Assets in Top 10 | 3.01 B | 663 K | 14.6 B | 12.90% |
Weighting of Top 10 | 70.01% | 45.9% | 91.7% | 51.61% |
Top 10 Holdings
- META PLATFORMS-A 24.26%
- ALPHABET INC-A 11.24%
- ALPHABET INC-C 8.63%
- NETFLIX INC 4.66%
- VERIZON COMMUNIC 4.54%
- COMCAST CORP-A 4.10%
- ATT INC 3.88%
- WALT DISNEY CO/T 3.79%
- T-MOBILE US INC 3.15%
- TRADE DESK INC-A 1.76%
Asset Allocation
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VOX % Rank | |
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Stocks | 99.77% | 92.62% | 99.93% | 12.90% |
Cash | 0.88% | 0.00% | 20.26% | 48.39% |
Other | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.49% | 19.35% |
Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.86% | 58.06% |
Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 35.48% |
Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.63% | 48.39% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VOX % Rank | |
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Communication Services | 98.40% | 39.28% | 100.00% | 9.68% |
Technology | 1.18% | 0.00% | 58.11% | 90.32% |
Consumer Cyclical | 0.37% | 0.00% | 14.61% | 51.61% |
Industrials | 0.04% | 0.00% | 2.78% | 29.03% |
Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 35.48% |
Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 12.57% | 70.97% |
Healthcare | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 35.48% |
Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.60% | 54.84% |
Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.38% | 38.71% |
Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 35.48% |
Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 35.48% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VOX % Rank | |
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US | 99.77% | 70.04% | 99.93% | 12.90% |
Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 28.98% | 70.97% |
VOX - Expenses
Operational Fees
VOX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Expense Ratio | 0.10% | 0.08% | 5.28% | 90.32% |
Management Fee | 0.09% | 0.03% | 1.00% | 9.68% |
12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.02% | 1.00% | N/A |
Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.15% | 0.25% | N/A |
Sales Fees
VOX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
VOX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 2.00% | 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.
VOX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Turnover | 15.00% | 13.00% | 75.00% | 7.41% |
VOX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
VOX | Category Low | Category High | VOX % Rank | |
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Dividend Yield | 1.42% | 0.00% | 6.98% | 54.84% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
VOX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
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Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annual | Quarterly | Quarterly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
VOX | Category Low | Category High | VOX % Rank | |
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Net Income Ratio | 0.80% | -1.39% | 2.76% | 51.61% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
VOX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
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Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Semi-Annually |
Distributions History
Date | Amount | Type |
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Sep 27, 2024 | $0.526 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 28, 2024 | $0.325 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 22, 2024 | $0.322 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 19, 2023 | $0.289 | OrdinaryDividend |
Sep 28, 2023 | $0.348 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 29, 2023 | $0.277 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 24, 2023 | $0.303 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 15, 2022 | $0.196 | OrdinaryDividend |
Sep 28, 2022 | $0.189 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 23, 2022 | $0.183 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 24, 2022 | $0.158 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 16, 2021 | $0.464 | OrdinaryDividend |
Sep 29, 2021 | $0.360 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 21, 2021 | $0.235 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 26, 2021 | $0.200 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 17, 2020 | $0.222 | OrdinaryDividend |
Sep 11, 2020 | $0.239 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 22, 2020 | $0.237 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 10, 2020 | $0.186 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 16, 2019 | $0.282 | OrdinaryDividend |
Sep 26, 2019 | $0.244 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 21, 2019 | $0.171 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 21, 2019 | $0.146 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 13, 2018 | $0.247 | OrdinaryDividend |
Sep 24, 2018 | $0.260 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 28, 2018 | $0.767 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 16, 2018 | $0.780 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 14, 2017 | $1.093 | OrdinaryDividend |
Sep 27, 2017 | $0.840 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 28, 2017 | $0.750 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 24, 2017 | $0.808 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 14, 2016 | $0.772 | OrdinaryDividend |
Sep 20, 2016 | $0.811 | OrdinaryDividend |
Jun 21, 2016 | $0.593 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 21, 2016 | $0.500 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 23, 2015 | $0.639 | OrdinaryDividend |
Sep 23, 2015 | $2.341 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 18, 2014 | $2.251 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 20, 2013 | $3.243 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 20, 2012 | $2.469 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 21, 2011 | $2.009 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 22, 2010 | $1.905 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 22, 2009 | $1.511 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 22, 2008 | $1.373 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 14, 2007 | $1.998 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 18, 2006 | $0.927 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 22, 2005 | $0.219 | ExtraDividend |
Dec 22, 2005 | $1.338 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 22, 2004 | $0.410 | OrdinaryDividend |
VOX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Walter Nejman
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 22, 2015
6.44
6.4%
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.
Awais Khan
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 30, 2017
4.5
4.5%
Awais Khan, CFA, Portfolio Manager at Vanguard. He has been with Vanguard since 2010; has worked in investment management since 2012. Education: B.S./B.S.B.A., University of North Carolina.
Tenure Analysis
Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
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1.79 | 24.18 | 10.51 | 3.5 |