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The fund invests in other Vanguard mutual funds according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors planning to retire and leave the workforce in or within a few years of 2040 (the target year). The fund's asset allocation will become more conservative over time, meaning that the percentage of assets allocated to stocks will decrease while the percentage of assets allocated to bonds and other fixed income investments will increase.
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| Period | VFORX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 2.6% | -0.3% | 3.5% | 34.15% |
| 1 Yr | 14.1% | -9.6% | 15.2% | 6.12% |
| 3 Yr | 8.2%* | -4.5% | 9.1% | 4.75% |
| 5 Yr | 5.6%* | -3.0% | 6.2% | 1.89% |
| 10 Yr | 7.9%* | -5.8% | 8.0% | 1.04% |
* Annualized
| Period | VFORX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 21.1% | -11.2% | 22.9% | 4.49% |
| 2018 | -9.7% | -19.1% | 0.0% | 52.53% |
| 2017 | 18.4% | -12.3% | 20.9% | 13.75% |
| 2016 | 6.2% | -4.2% | 7.5% | 4.81% |
| 2015 | -4.4% | -13.0% | 0.0% | 40.81% |
| Period | VFORX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 2.6% | -0.3% | 3.5% | 34.15% |
| 1 Yr | 14.1% | -9.6% | 15.2% | 6.12% |
| 3 Yr | 8.2%* | -4.2% | 11.1% | 11.71% |
| 5 Yr | 5.6%* | -3.0% | 8.7% | 13.63% |
| 10 Yr | 7.9%* | -4.0% | 10.5% | 7.61% |
* Annualized
| Period | VFORX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 21.1% | -11.2% | 22.9% | 4.49% |
| 2018 | -9.7% | -19.1% | 0.0% | 70.44% |
| 2017 | 18.4% | -12.3% | 24.1% | 24.92% |
| 2016 | 6.2% | 0.0% | 9.8% | 35.82% |
| 2015 | -4.4% | -9.4% | 0.7% | 77.13% |
| VFORX | Category Low | Category High | VFORX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 31.4 B | 42 K | 46.9 B | 0.94% |
| Number of Holdings | 5 | 1 | 588 | 95.90% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 31.4 B | 0 | 46.7 B | 0.82% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 100.00% | 0.0% | 113.8% | 8.68% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VFORX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 82.25% | 0.00% | 94.10% | 22.86% |
| Bonds | 16.20% | -40.53% | 79.46% | 73.04% |
| Cash | 1.43% | -35.61% | 112.41% | 85.93% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.09% | 0.00% | 1.36% | 63.42% |
| Other | 0.03% | -0.27% | 100.06% | 62.02% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.01% | 0.00% | 7.46% | 67.76% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VFORX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 17.48% | 3.32% | 23.02% | 29.67% |
| Technology | 15.22% | 2.95% | 20.65% | 53.43% |
| Healthcare | 12.23% | 1.62% | 18.93% | 59.93% |
| Industrials | 11.65% | 1.62% | 16.11% | 28.96% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 10.27% | 1.88% | 12.42% | 46.22% |
| Communication Services | 8.56% | 0.21% | 12.50% | 21.75% |
| Consumer Defense | 7.78% | 1.02% | 14.47% | 46.45% |
| Energy | 4.89% | 0.59% | 15.76% | 47.04% |
| Basic Materials | 4.48% | 0.76% | 7.66% | 25.06% |
| Real Estate | 4.23% | 0.43% | 46.10% | 45.63% |
| Utilities | 3.21% | 0.00% | 13.14% | 51.42% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VFORX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 49.42% | 0.00% | 63.41% | 27.90% |
| Non US | 32.83% | 0.00% | 39.24% | 3.52% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VFORX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 52.80% | 0.00% | 99.40% | 11.92% |
| Corporate | 21.35% | 0.00% | 51.51% | 43.45% |
| Securitized | 17.37% | 0.00% | 45.77% | 51.48% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 8.07% | 0.60% | 112.41% | 79.93% |
| Municipal | 0.41% | 0.00% | 27.51% | 28.34% |
| Derivative | 0.00% | -82.56% | 29.38% | 68.83% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VFORX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 10.69% | -52.61% | 74.67% | 78.08% |
| Non US | 5.51% | -4.04% | 24.72% | 36.46% |
| VFORX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | N/A | 0.00% | 5.27% | 95.61% |
| Management Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.77% | 18.34% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.40% | N/A |
| VFORX 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 |
| VFORX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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.
| VFORX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 5.00% | 0.00% | 207.00% | 25.52% |
| VFORX | Category Low | Category High | VFORX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.61% | 54.98% |
| VFORX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| VFORX | Category Low | Category High | VFORX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 2.38% | -0.45% | 4.93% | 26.90% |
| VFORX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2018 | $0.779 |
| Dec 29, 2017 | $0.684 |
| Dec 29, 2016 | $0.599 |
| Dec 30, 2015 | $0.615 |
| Dec 30, 2014 | $0.574 |
| Dec 27, 2013 | $0.500 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | $0.496 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | $0.368 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | $0.426 |
| Dec 28, 2007 | $0.370 |
| Dec 29, 2006 | $0.180 |
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 22, 2013
6.94
6.9%
William Coleman, Portfolio Manager. He has worked in investment management since joining Vanguard in 2006. Education: B.S., King’s College; M.S., Saint Joseph’s University.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 22, 2013
6.94
6.9%
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.
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 17.35 | 4.54 | 0.08 |
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