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The Vanguard REIT Index Fund Admiral Shares (VGSLX) provides low-cost exposure to the real estate sector in the U.S. via ownership of real estate investment trusts (REITs). The fund is a passively managed index fund that tracks the MSCI U.S. REIT Index. The underlying index only includes equity REITs or those that own physical properties, such as apartments, shopping plazas, offices and industrial spaces. The index covers two-thirds of the United States REIT industry and includes large- and mid-cap stocks.
As an index fund covering the majority of the U.S. real estate space, VGSLX is perfect as a core holding in any portfolio. The index fund is internally managed by Vanguard.
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| Period | VGSLX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 22.4% | -0.1% | 38.3% | 54.68% |
| 1 Yr | 13.3% | -27.9% | 34.3% | 46.07% |
| 3 Yr | 5.1%* | -13.0% | 13.9% | 41.95% |
| 5 Yr | 3.0%* | -10.6% | 10.5% | 38.10% |
| 10 Yr | 8.2%* | -1.4% | 17.2% | 48.28% |
* Annualized
| Period | VGSLX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -10.1% | -44.0% | 2.2% | 47.43% |
| 2017 | 0.6% | -16.4% | 25.4% | 48.71% |
| 2016 | 3.4% | -28.0% | 12.5% | 14.61% |
| 2015 | -1.6% | -19.4% | 2.4% | 23.38% |
| 2014 | 25.4% | -3.3% | 31.5% | 33.14% |
| Period | VGSLX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 22.4% | -0.1% | 38.3% | 54.68% |
| 1 Yr | 13.3% | -26.8% | 32.2% | 62.55% |
| 3 Yr | 5.1%* | -12.5% | 13.3% | 83.47% |
| 5 Yr | 3.0%* | -10.2% | 10.5% | 85.24% |
| 10 Yr | 8.2%* | -1.4% | 17.2% | 87.59% |
* Annualized
| Period | VGSLX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -10.1% | -43.3% | 3.3% | 69.96% |
| 2017 | 0.6% | -13.6% | 31.4% | 84.05% |
| 2016 | 3.4% | -12.3% | 12.5% | 64.84% |
| 2015 | -1.6% | -15.2% | 7.7% | 60.20% |
| 2014 | 25.4% | -3.3% | 32.5% | 70.29% |
| VGSLX | Category Low | Category High | VGSLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 70.5 B | 1.71 M | 70.5 B | 0.79% |
| Number of Holdings | 185 | 19 | 757 | 7.64% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 29.2 B | 904 K | 29.2 B | 0.73% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 42.06% | 11.1% | 159.1% | 77.09% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGSLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.28% | 4.91% | 116.09% | 29.45% |
| Cash | 0.71% | -95.08% | 16.50% | 65.82% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 50.29% | 44.36% |
| Other | 0.00% | -17.87% | 93.85% | 50.18% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.17% | 35.64% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -0.80% | 88.55% | 42.18% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGSLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 98.96% | 2.00% | 115.43% | 16.48% |
| Basic Materials | 0.29% | -0.01% | 13.17% | 12.36% |
| Industrials | 0.03% | 0.00% | 9.83% | 8.61% |
| Financial Services | 0.01% | 0.00% | 5.94% | 12.36% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 13.27% | 34.08% |
| Technology | 0.00% | 0.00% | 17.81% | 55.81% |
| Healthcare | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.40% | 33.71% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.49% | 33.71% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.89% | 38.20% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.33% | 33.33% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% | -1.23% | 31.52% | 56.55% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGSLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 99.24% | 4.91% | 116.09% | 29.45% |
| Non US | 0.04% | 0.00% | 30.91% | 21.82% |
| VGSLX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.11% | 0.00% | 135.20% | 98.05% |
| Management Fee | 0.11% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 2.91% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 0.47% | N/A |
| VGSLX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 1.50% | 6.50% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
| VGSLX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.75% | 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.
| VGSLX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 24.00% | 3.00% | 877.00% | 25.84% |
| VGSLX | Category Low | Category High | VGSLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.71% | 0.00% | 3.95% | 13.45% |
| VGSLX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annually | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2019 | $0.873 |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $1.345 |
| Sep 24, 2018 | $1.621 |
| Jun 18, 2018 | $1.037 |
| Mar 26, 2018 | $1.002 |
| Dec 21, 2017 | $1.791 |
| Sep 22, 2017 | $1.210 |
| Jun 23, 2017 | $1.135 |
| Mar 22, 2017 | $0.842 |
| Dec 22, 2016 | $2.401 |
| Sep 13, 2016 | $0.847 |
| Jun 21, 2016 | $1.082 |
| Mar 21, 2016 | $1.302 |
| Dec 23, 2015 | $1.555 |
| Sep 23, 2015 | $1.065 |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $1.082 |
| Mar 25, 2015 | $0.725 |
| Dec 22, 2014 | $1.562 |
| Sep 24, 2014 | $0.946 |
| Jun 24, 2014 | $0.988 |
| Mar 25, 2014 | $0.639 |
| Dec 24, 2013 | $1.429 |
| Sep 23, 2013 | $0.877 |
| Jun 24, 2013 | $0.894 |
| Mar 22, 2013 | $0.757 |
| Dec 24, 2012 | $1.129 |
| Sep 24, 2012 | $0.744 |
| Jun 25, 2012 | $0.735 |
| Mar 26, 2012 | $0.710 |
| Dec 23, 2011 | $0.911 |
| Sep 23, 2011 | $0.703 |
| Jun 24, 2011 | $0.707 |
| Mar 25, 2011 | $0.584 |
| Dec 27, 2010 | $0.838 |
| Sep 24, 2010 | $0.652 |
| Jun 24, 2010 | $0.659 |
| Mar 25, 2010 | $0.525 |
| Dec 24, 2009 | $0.827 |
| Sep 24, 2009 | $0.589 |
| Jun 24, 2009 | $0.687 |
| Mar 25, 2009 | $0.679 |
| Dec 24, 2008 | $1.323 |
| Sep 24, 2008 | $1.095 |
| Jun 24, 2008 | $1.132 |
| Mar 25, 2008 | $0.704 |
| Dec 20, 2007 | $1.438 |
| Sep 24, 2007 | $1.050 |
| Jun 25, 2007 | $1.264 |
| Mar 26, 2007 | $0.658 |
| Dec 22, 2006 | $1.601 |
| Sep 25, 2006 | $0.957 |
| Jun 26, 2006 | $0.955 |
| Mar 20, 2006 | $0.566 |
| Dec 27, 2005 | $1.642 |
| Sep 26, 2005 | $0.958 |
| Jun 27, 2005 | $0.909 |
| Mar 28, 2005 | $0.569 |
| Dec 22, 2004 | $1.502 |
| Sep 22, 2004 | $0.857 |
| Jun 28, 2004 | $0.867 |
| Mar 29, 2004 | $0.562 |
| Dec 24, 2003 | $1.162 |
| Sep 29, 2003 | $0.951 |
| Jun 23, 2003 | $0.732 |
| Mar 31, 2003 | $0.522 |
| Dec 27, 2002 | $1.205 |
| Sep 30, 2002 | $0.861 |
| Jun 24, 2002 | $0.732 |
| Mar 25, 2002 | $0.477 |
| Dec 31, 2001 | $1.245 |
| VGSLX | Category Low | Category High | VGSLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 3.16% | -0.10% | 5.67% | 10.55% |
| VGSLX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Manager
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 13, 1996
23.48
23.5%
Gerard C. O’Reilly, Principal of Vanguard Group, Inc. . O'Reilly has been with Vanguard since 1992, has managed investment portfolios since 1994, O'Reilly has managed stock index portfolios since 1994. Education: B.S., Villanova University.
Manager
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 25, 2016
3.44
3.4%
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.
Tenure Analysis
Category Low
0.16
Category High
25.84
Category Average
8.23
Category Mode
13.84
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