Vanguard STAR Inv
- VGSTX
- Price as of: Jan 22, 2021
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$31.96
N/A N/A
- Primary Theme
- U.S. Balanced Allocation
- Fund Company
- Vanguard
- Share Class
VGSTX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return 2.6%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 12.0%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 12.1%
- Net Assets $26.8 B
- Holdings in Top 10 100.0%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio N/A
SALES FEES
- Front Load N/A
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 26.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) $1,000
- IRA N/A
Fund Classification
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Primary Theme
U.S. Balanced Allocation
- Fund Type Open End Mutual Fund
- Investment Style Allocation--50% to 70% Equity
VGSTX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 2.6%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 12.0%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 12.1%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.87%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- 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 | 2.6% | -2.5% | 22.2% | 14.00% |
1 Yr | 21.4% | -19.5% | 56.4% | 2.95% |
3 Yr | 12.0%* | -2.3% | 16.3% | 5.95% |
5 Yr | 12.1%* | 0.6% | 18.3% | 4.68% |
10 Yr | 9.9%* | 1.3% | 14.3% | 12.13% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
Period | VGSTX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 13.7% | -39.0% | 56.4% | 7.93% |
2019 | 15.2% | -5.8% | 25.7% | 32.92% |
2018 | -11.4% | -52.1% | 0.0% | 47.69% |
2017 | 13.2% | -9.2% | 32.7% | 7.80% |
2016 | 1.7% | -43.7% | 17.8% | 78.48% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
Period | VGSTX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | 2.6% | -2.5% | 22.2% | 14.14% |
1 Yr | 21.4% | -19.5% | 56.4% | 2.65% |
3 Yr | 12.0%* | -2.3% | 16.3% | 5.18% |
5 Yr | 12.1%* | 0.6% | 18.3% | 4.37% |
10 Yr | 9.9%* | 1.3% | 14.3% | 11.38% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
Period | VGSTX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 13.7% | -39.0% | 56.4% | 7.93% |
2019 | 15.2% | -5.8% | 25.7% | 32.92% |
2018 | -11.4% | -47.9% | 0.8% | 76.40% |
2017 | 13.2% | -5.1% | 56.2% | 50.00% |
2016 | 1.7% | -43.7% | 22.9% | 92.95% |
NAV & Total Return History
VGSTX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
VGSTX | Category Low | Category High | VGSTX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Net Assets | 26.8 B | 794 K | 183 B | 4.57% |
Number of Holdings | 11 | 2 | 14564 | 86.21% |
Net Assets in Top 10 | 23.8 B | 694 K | 32.5 B | 3.16% |
Weighting of Top 10 | 100.00% | 9.9% | 100.0% | 1.68% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Vanguard Windsor⢠II Inv 14.07%
- Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade Inv 12.55%
- Vanguard GNMA Inv 12.55%
- Vanguard Long-Term Investment-Grade Inv 12.44%
- Vanguard US Growth Investor 12.33%
- Vanguard International Growth Inv 9.69%
- Vanguard International Value Inv 9.07%
- Vanguard Windsor⢠Inv 7.33%
- Vanguard PRIMECAP Inv 6.19%
- Vanguard Explorer Inv 3.78%
Asset Allocation
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGSTX % Rank | |
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Stocks | 60.12% | 0.20% | 142.57% | 55.03% |
Bonds | 34.97% | -1.33% | 106.21% | 34.34% |
Cash | 4.40% | -69.19% | 81.28% | 42.24% |
Convertible Bonds | 0.48% | 0.00% | 26.69% | 43.97% |
Other | 0.03% | -1.63% | 31.11% | 41.67% |
Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 27.31% | 76.58% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGSTX % Rank | |
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Technology | 22.51% | 0.00% | 53.70% | 26.44% |
Consumer Cyclical | 16.19% | 0.00% | 23.83% | 3.30% |
Healthcare | 14.94% | 0.00% | 46.72% | 25.43% |
Financial Services | 13.18% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 62.64% |
Industrials | 10.04% | 0.00% | 32.94% | 49.14% |
Communication Services | 9.42% | 0.00% | 32.52% | 46.41% |
Consumer Defense | 5.46% | 0.00% | 20.52% | 82.33% |
Basic Materials | 2.82% | 0.00% | 28.32% | 71.84% |
Energy | 2.30% | 0.00% | 90.89% | 52.01% |
Real Estate | 1.79% | 0.00% | 99.68% | 81.90% |
Utilities | 1.34% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 85.92% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGSTX % Rank | |
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US | 39.87% | 0.19% | 139.26% | 79.02% |
Non US | 20.25% | 0.00% | 36.40% | 18.53% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGSTX % Rank | |
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Corporate | 47.03% | 0.00% | 98.62% | 22.41% |
Securitized | 34.73% | 0.00% | 76.91% | 12.93% |
Cash & Equivalents | 10.93% | 0.13% | 100.00% | 51.01% |
Government | 4.36% | 0.00% | 96.89% | 92.67% |
Municipal | 2.96% | 0.00% | 22.44% | 12.21% |
Derivative | 0.00% | 0.00% | 34.08% | 56.47% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGSTX % Rank | |
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US | 31.48% | -1.33% | 61.96% | 33.91% |
Non US | 3.49% | -6.29% | 80.10% | 47.99% |
VGSTX - Expenses
Operational Fees
VGSTX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Expense Ratio | N/A | 0.01% | 4.93% | 98.62% |
Management Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.75% | 9.22% |
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 (%) | |
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Front Load | N/A | 2.00% | 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 (%) | |
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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 (%) | |
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Turnover | 26.00% | 0.00% | 484.00% | 33.68% |
VGSTX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
VGSTX | Category Low | Category High | VGSTX % Rank | |
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Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.53% | 26.24% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
VGSTX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
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Dividend Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually | Annually | Monthly | Quarterly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
VGSTX | Category Low | Category High | VGSTX % Rank | |
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Net Income Ratio | 1.87% | -1.51% | 11.02% | 31.74% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
VGSTX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
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Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
Date | Amount |
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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
7.86
7.9%
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.
Walter Nejman
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 22, 2013
7.86
7.9%
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.
Tenure Analysis
Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
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0.01 | 37.03 | 6.05 | 1.0 |