Vanguard STAR Inv
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
8.4%
1 yr return
20.3%
3 Yr Avg Return
13.0%
5 Yr Avg Return
12.1%
Net Assets
$28.2 B
Holdings in Top 10
100.0%
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 26.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Investment Style
Allocation--50% to 70% Equity
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
VGSTX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 8.4%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 13.0%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 12.1%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.87%
- Dividend Yield 0.8%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Semi-Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard Star Fund
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Fund Family NameVanguard
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Inception DateMar 29, 1985
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInv
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerWilliam Coleman
Fund Description
As a "fund of funds," the fund invests in a diversified portfolio of other Vanguard mutual funds, rather than in individual securities. It follows a balanced investment approach by investing 60% to 70% of its assets in common stocks through eight stock funds; 20% to 30% of its assets in bonds through two bond funds; and 10% to 20% of its assets in short-term investments through a short-term bond fund. Through the underlying funds, the fund owns a diversified mix of stocks and bonds.
VGSTX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VGSTX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 8.4% | -3.7% | 108.5% | 74.52% |
| 1 Yr | 20.3% | -5.2% | 66.4% | 30.92% |
| 3 Yr | 13.0%* | -3.2% | 18.7% | 5.11% |
| 5 Yr | 12.1%* | 0.6% | 16.2% | 7.85% |
| 10 Yr | 11.2%* | 2.6% | 14.3% | 14.23% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VGSTX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 13.7% | -39.0% | 28.7% | 7.50% |
| 2019 | 15.2% | -13.1% | 26.1% | 35.91% |
| 2018 | -11.4% | -32.7% | 0.0% | 46.95% |
| 2017 | 13.2% | -6.5% | 22.4% | 7.41% |
| 2016 | 1.7% | -43.7% | 18.6% | 78.57% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VGSTX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 8.4% | -3.7% | 108.5% | 74.52% |
| 1 Yr | 20.3% | -5.2% | 66.4% | 29.10% |
| 3 Yr | 13.0%* | -3.2% | 18.7% | 5.34% |
| 5 Yr | 12.1%* | -0.5% | 16.2% | 6.99% |
| 10 Yr | 11.2%* | 1.9% | 14.3% | 12.23% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VGSTX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 13.7% | -39.0% | 28.7% | 7.50% |
| 2019 | 15.2% | -13.1% | 26.1% | 35.91% |
| 2018 | -11.4% | -32.7% | 0.8% | 75.43% |
| 2017 | 13.2% | -3.7% | 31.9% | 47.64% |
| 2016 | 1.7% | -43.7% | 19.8% | 92.51% |
NAV & Total Return History
VGSTX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VGSTX | Category Low | Category High | VGSTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 28.2 B | 50 | 209 B | 4.45% |
| Number of Holdings | 11 | 1 | 15392 | 90.78% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 29.1 B | -197 M | 47.4 B | 2.60% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 100.00% | 8.5% | 100.0% | 0.63% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Vanguard Windsor⢠II Inv 14.27%
- Vanguard Long-Term Investment-Grade Inv 12.61%
- Vanguard US Growth Investor 12.32%
- Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade Inv 12.07%
- Vanguard GNMA Inv 12.06%
- Vanguard International Value Inv 9.51%
- Vanguard International Growth Inv 9.22%
- Vanguard Windsor Investor Shares 7.76%
- Vanguard PRIMECAP Inv 6.32%
- Vanguard Explorer Inv 3.85%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGSTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 63.08% | 0.00% | 135.66% | 44.04% |
| Bonds | 34.82% | 0.00% | 118.02% | 32.11% |
| Cash | 1.48% | -54.99% | 100.00% | 71.04% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.59% | 0.00% | 26.51% | 41.37% |
| Other | 0.03% | -6.69% | 67.29% | 42.67% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 21.17% | 76.60% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGSTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 21.31% | 0.00% | 55.61% | 25.50% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 16.32% | 0.00% | 39.16% | 2.02% |
| Healthcare | 14.55% | 0.00% | 52.26% | 20.40% |
| Financial Services | 14.39% | 0.00% | 56.11% | 60.50% |
| Industrials | 10.21% | 0.00% | 33.21% | 52.43% |
| Communication Services | 8.63% | 0.00% | 28.34% | 47.57% |
| Consumer Defense | 5.14% | 0.00% | 27.35% | 75.44% |
| Energy | 3.24% | 0.00% | 59.30% | 46.98% |
| Basic Materials | 2.95% | 0.00% | 34.29% | 72.12% |
| Real Estate | 1.76% | 0.00% | 99.15% | 78.77% |
| Utilities | 1.51% | 0.00% | 99.35% | 85.29% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGSTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 41.78% | 0.00% | 134.30% | 72.81% |
| Non US | 21.30% | 0.00% | 36.57% | 11.11% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGSTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate | 49.23% | 0.00% | 99.51% | 26.60% |
| Securitized | 36.74% | 0.00% | 90.03% | 5.08% |
| Government | 6.99% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 87.12% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 4.08% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 82.62% |
| Municipal | 2.97% | 0.00% | 98.19% | 9.57% |
| Derivative | 0.00% | 0.00% | 32.65% | 59.46% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGSTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 31.50% | 0.00% | 65.18% | 25.77% |
| Non US | 3.32% | -17.26% | 95.28% | 59.34% |
VGSTX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VGSTX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.31% | 0.06% | 5.49% | 96.61% |
| Management Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.00% | 8.14% |
| 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 | 0.00% | 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 | 1.00% | 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 | 26.00% | 0.00% | 435.00% | 26.75% |
VGSTX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VGSTX | Category Low | Category High | VGSTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.84% | 0.00% | 2.99% | 35.66% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VGSTX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VGSTX | Category Low | Category High | VGSTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.87% | -2.06% | 11.02% | 21.68% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VGSTX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2018 | $0.196 |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $0.177 |
| Jun 21, 2016 | $0.170 |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $0.180 |
| Jun 24, 2014 | $0.187 |
| Jun 28, 2013 | $0.150 |
| Jun 29, 2012 | $0.168 |
| Dec 30, 2011 | $0.298 |
| Jun 30, 2011 | $0.180 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | $0.268 |
| Jun 29, 2010 | $0.173 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | $0.257 |
| Jun 26, 2009 | $0.179 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | $0.373 |
| Jun 27, 2008 | $0.244 |
| Dec 28, 2007 | $0.390 |
| Jun 25, 2007 | $0.240 |
| Dec 29, 2006 | $0.360 |
| Jun 26, 2006 | $0.220 |
| Dec 30, 2005 | $0.290 |
| Jun 27, 2005 | $0.180 |
| Dec 30, 2004 | $0.260 |
| Jun 28, 2004 | $0.180 |
| Dec 22, 2003 | $0.240 |
| Jun 23, 2003 | $0.150 |
| Dec 23, 2002 | $0.270 |
| Jun 24, 2002 | $0.210 |
| Dec 24, 2001 | $0.290 |
| Jun 25, 2001 | $0.250 |
| Mar 26, 2001 | $0.010 |
| Jan 02, 2001 | $0.360 |
| Jun 26, 2000 | $0.280 |
| Jan 03, 2000 | $0.350 |
| Jun 28, 1999 | $0.260 |
| Jan 04, 1999 | $0.330 |
| Jun 30, 1998 | $0.250 |
| Jan 02, 1998 | $0.340 |
| Jun 30, 1997 | $0.250 |
| Jun 28, 1996 | $0.250 |
| Jun 27, 1994 | $0.250 |
| Jun 28, 1993 | $0.250 |
| Jul 31, 1992 | $0.250 |
| Jan 02, 1992 | $0.410 |
| Jan 02, 1991 | $0.490 |
| Jul 31, 1990 | $0.250 |
| Jul 31, 1989 | $0.250 |
VGSTX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
William Coleman
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 22, 2013
8.61
8.6%
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
8.61
8.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01 | 37.78 | 6.29 | 1.75 |