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Mutual Funds Weekly Roundup: August 2
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| Period | VGENX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -35.1% | -78.0% | 617.3% | 39.19% |
| 1 Yr | -34.9% | -51.0% | 653.7% | 39.73% |
| 3 Yr | -15.6%* | -37.2% | 60.4% | 41.43% |
| 5 Yr | -6.9%* | -27.6% | 40.7% | 29.31% |
| 10 Yr | -5.8%* | -14.8% | 17.8% | 36.59% |
* Annualized
| Period | VGENX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9.6% | -31.6% | 664.4% | 10.96% |
| 2018 | -19.5% | -59.6% | -17.1% | 4.29% |
| 2017 | 0.1% | -24.5% | 9.3% | 10.14% |
| 2016 | 30.7% | 16.2% | 420.6% | 41.54% |
| 2015 | -23.4% | -61.4% | -17.3% | 29.31% |
| Period | VGENX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -35.1% | -78.0% | 617.3% | 39.19% |
| 1 Yr | -34.9% | -51.0% | 653.7% | 39.73% |
| 3 Yr | -15.6%* | -35.7% | 60.4% | 45.71% |
| 5 Yr | -6.9%* | -24.0% | 40.7% | 29.31% |
| 10 Yr | -5.8%* | -12.8% | 17.8% | 41.46% |
* Annualized
| Period | VGENX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9.6% | -31.6% | 664.4% | 10.96% |
| 2018 | -19.5% | -59.6% | -14.9% | 10.00% |
| 2017 | 0.1% | -23.4% | 17.7% | 15.94% |
| 2016 | 30.7% | 16.2% | 420.6% | 47.69% |
| 2015 | -23.4% | -57.0% | -16.6% | 31.03% |
| VGENX | Category Low | Category High | VGENX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 4.52 B | 4.1 M | 4.52 B | 2.47% |
| Number of Holdings | 128 | 21 | 134 | 3.75% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 1.73 B | 2.6 M | 2.25 B | 3.75% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 34.68% | 34.7% | 71.7% | 100.00% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGENX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 91.10% | 71.38% | 100.34% | 92.59% |
| Cash | 8.79% | -0.34% | 26.48% | 10.00% |
| Bonds | 0.11% | 0.00% | 7.26% | 12.35% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 47.50% |
| Other | 0.00% | -2.55% | 0.11% | 45.00% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.14% | 48.75% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGENX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 85.99% | 0.52% | 100.00% | 75.00% |
| Utilities | 13.90% | 0.00% | 91.44% | 15.00% |
| Industrials | 0.09% | 0.00% | 10.61% | 41.25% |
| Technology | 0.03% | 0.00% | 9.62% | 32.50% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.02% | 51.25% |
| Healthcare | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 47.50% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 47.50% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 47.50% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 47.50% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.16% | 51.25% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.92% | 68.75% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGENX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 54.07% | 0.00% | 66.38% | 12.50% |
| US | 37.03% | 33.96% | 99.89% | 90.00% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGENX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | 98.76% | 0.70% | 100.00% | 77.03% |
| Government | 1.24% | 0.00% | 20.04% | 8.11% |
| Derivative | 0.00% | 0.00% | 23.14% | 47.30% |
| Securitized | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 47.30% |
| Corporate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 72.96% | 54.05% |
| Municipal | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 47.30% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGENX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 0.11% | 0.00% | 3.61% | 12.50% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.66% | 51.25% |
| VGENX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.32% | 0.10% | 4.80% | 97.26% |
| Management Fee | 0.30% | 0.09% | 1.25% | 3.70% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.05% | 0.25% | N/A |
| VGENX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 2.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
| VGENX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 2.00% | 2.00% | 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.
| VGENX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 48.00% | 7.00% | 428.00% | 51.43% |
| VGENX | Category Low | Category High | VGENX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.37% | 49.38% |
| VGENX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | None | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
| VGENX | Category Low | Category High | VGENX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 3.20% | -1.61% | 4.70% | 9.59% |
| VGENX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | None | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Apr 01, 2019 | $0.002 |
| Dec 19, 2018 | $1.205 |
| Apr 02, 2018 | $0.078 |
| Dec 21, 2017 | $1.576 |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $0.016 |
| Dec 27, 2016 | $0.987 |
| Dec 28, 2015 | $1.078 |
| Dec 18, 2013 | $1.128 |
| Mar 20, 2013 | $0.149 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | $1.288 |
| Mar 22, 2012 | $0.049 |
| Mar 23, 2011 | $0.018 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | $0.916 |
| Mar 23, 2009 | $0.032 |
| Mar 28, 2008 | $0.022 |
| Dec 26, 2000 | $0.349 |
| Mar 27, 2000 | $0.010 |
| Jan 03, 2000 | $0.344 |
| Mar 30, 1999 | $0.010 |
| Dec 22, 1998 | $0.329 |
| Mar 31, 1998 | $0.020 |
| Dec 24, 1997 | $0.309 |
| Mar 31, 1997 | $0.010 |
| Dec 23, 1996 | $0.239 |
| Mar 27, 1995 | $0.030 |
| Jan 05, 1993 | $0.518 |
| Mar 02, 1992 | $0.020 |
| Mar 04, 1991 | $0.189 |
| Jan 27, 1989 | $0.368 |
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 16, 2020
0.62
0.6%
G. Thomas Levering Senior Managing Director, Partner, and Global Industry Analyst As an analyst in Wellington Management’s Global Industry Research Group, Tom concentrates on global utilities and related energy infrastructure. He conducts fundamental analysis on the companies within this industry group and makes buy/sell recommendations to portfolio managers based on his findings and market conditions. He has studied the investment potential of companies in global utilities and energy infrastructure for over 20 years. Tom also manages portfolios for institutional clients, including Enduring Assets, an investment approach focused on companies that possess a competitive advantage through long-lived physical assets. Prior to joining the firm in 2000, Tom was an associate with McKinsey & Co. (1998 – 2000). He also worked with The Northbridge Group as an associate and research analyst (1993 – 1996). In both instances, Tom served exclusively as a specialist consultant to power and gas sector clients. Tom received his MBA from the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton, 1997) and his AB in economics, cum laude, from Harvard University (1993).
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01 | 22.43 | 5.22 | 0.18 |
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