Vanguard Global Equity Inv
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
-27.6%
1 yr return
-15.0%
3 Yr Avg Return
10.3%
5 Yr Avg Return
8.7%
Net Assets
$7.64 B
Holdings in Top 10
18.0%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.45%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 28.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$3,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Investment Style
Global Large-Stock Blend
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
VHGEX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -27.6%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 10.3%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 8.7%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 0.93%
- Dividend Yield 1.3%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard Global Equity Fund
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Fund Family NameVanguard
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Inception DateAug 14, 1995
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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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ManagerNeil Ostrer
Fund Description
The fund invests primarily in U.S. and foreign equity securities chosen mainly on the basis of bottom-up stock analysis. It typically invests across a wide range of industries, and its holdings are expected to represent a mix of value and growth stocks, as well as a mix of developed and emerging markets stocks, across the capitalization spectrum. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in equity securities. The fund uses multiple investment advisors. Each advisor independently selects and maintains a portfolio of common stocks and other investments for the fund.
VHGEX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VHGEX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -27.6% | -35.6% | 29.2% | 34.34% |
| 1 Yr | -15.0% | 17.3% | 252.4% | 23.30% |
| 3 Yr | 10.3%* | -3.5% | 34.6% | 27.74% |
| 5 Yr | 8.7%* | 0.1% | 32.7% | 26.85% |
| 10 Yr | 11.0%* | -6.9% | 18.3% | 27.64% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VHGEX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.7% | -24.3% | 957.1% | 28.37% |
| 2020 | 18.9% | -38.3% | 47.1% | 52.34% |
| 2019 | 21.2% | -54.2% | 0.6% | 59.76% |
| 2018 | -16.2% | -76.0% | 54.1% | 13.91% |
| 2017 | 26.1% | -26.1% | 47.8% | 25.52% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VHGEX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -27.6% | -35.6% | 29.2% | 35.35% |
| 1 Yr | -15.0% | 11.4% | 252.4% | 21.48% |
| 3 Yr | 10.3%* | -3.5% | 34.6% | 26.40% |
| 5 Yr | 8.7%* | 0.1% | 32.7% | 25.23% |
| 10 Yr | 11.0%* | -6.9% | 18.3% | 26.53% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VHGEX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.7% | -24.3% | 957.1% | 28.37% |
| 2020 | 18.9% | -33.1% | 47.1% | 52.72% |
| 2019 | 21.2% | -44.4% | 1.8% | 72.27% |
| 2018 | -16.2% | -6.5% | 54.1% | 27.09% |
| 2017 | 26.1% | -14.4% | 47.8% | 43.86% |
NAV & Total Return History
VHGEX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VHGEX | Category Low | Category High | VHGEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 7.64 B | 199 K | 133 B | 9.32% |
| Number of Holdings | 449 | 1 | 9075 | 5.95% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 1.53 B | -18 M | 37.6 B | 15.09% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 17.96% | 9.1% | 100.0% | 91.19% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Inv 4.19%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Inv 4.19%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Inv 4.19%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Inv 4.19%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Inv 4.19%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Inv 4.19%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Inv 4.19%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Inv 4.19%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Inv 4.19%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Inv 4.19%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VHGEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 96.29% | 61.84% | 125.47% | 76.21% |
| Cash | 3.70% | -174.70% | 23.12% | 21.37% |
| Other | 0.01% | -13.98% | 19.14% | 47.69% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | -0.01% | 5.28% | 40.09% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.46% | 32.71% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -1.50% | 161.67% | 36.12% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VHGEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 18.23% | 0.00% | 38.42% | 20.93% |
| Technology | 16.78% | 0.00% | 49.87% | 82.71% |
| Healthcare | 14.78% | 0.00% | 35.42% | 56.39% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 12.24% | 0.00% | 40.94% | 31.83% |
| Communication Services | 11.16% | 0.00% | 57.66% | 19.71% |
| Industrials | 8.92% | 0.00% | 44.06% | 49.56% |
| Basic Materials | 8.84% | 0.00% | 38.60% | 24.56% |
| Consumer Defense | 4.28% | 0.00% | 73.28% | 35.79% |
| Energy | 2.53% | 0.00% | 21.15% | 52.75% |
| Real Estate | 1.69% | 0.00% | 39.48% | 52.86% |
| Utilities | 0.56% | 0.00% | 29.12% | 68.50% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VHGEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 58.73% | 0.13% | 103.82% | 71.59% |
| Non US | 37.56% | 0.58% | 99.46% | 31.61% |
VHGEX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VHGEX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.45% | 0.01% | 44.27% | 92.47% |
| Management Fee | 0.44% | 0.00% | 1.82% | 18.27% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.76% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VHGEX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 2.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VHGEX 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.
| VHGEX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 28.00% | 0.00% | 395.00% | 22.02% |
VHGEX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VHGEX | Category Low | Category High | VHGEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.27% | 0.00% | 3.26% | 32.71% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VHGEX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VHGEX | Category Low | Category High | VHGEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.93% | -4.27% | 12.65% | 40.45% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VHGEX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2018 | $0.416 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2017 | $0.404 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2016 | $0.374 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2015 | $0.405 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.375 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2013 | $0.358 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2012 | $0.342 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2011 | $0.362 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2010 | $0.320 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2009 | $0.356 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2008 | $0.573 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2005 | $0.240 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 1999 | $0.180 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 1998 | $0.260 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 02, 1998 | $0.230 | OrdinaryDividend |
VHGEX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Neil Ostrer
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Aug 14, 1995
26.81
26.8%
Neil is a co-founder of Marathon and has been a Portfolio Manager of Marathon's European equities since inception of the firm in 1986. Neil is also a Director of Marathon and sits on the Board. He is also a member of Marathon’s Partners Group. He has worked in the investment management industry since 1981 and holds an M.A. from Cambridge University.
William Arah
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Aug 14, 1995
26.81
26.8%
William (Bill) is a co-founder of Marathon and has been a Portfolio Manager of Marathon's Japanese equities since 1987. Bill is a Director of the company and sits on the Board. He is also a member of Marathon’s Partners Group. He has worked in the investment management industry since 1982. Bill holds an M.A. from Oxford University.
Spencer Adair
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 11, 2008
14.15
14.2%
Spencer joined Baillie Gifford in 2000 and is an Investment Manager in the Global Alpha Team. He became a Partner in 2013 and has also spent time working in the Fixed Income, Japanese, European and UK Equity Teams. Spencer graduated BSc in Medicine from the University of St Andrews in 1997, followed by two years of clinical training in Edinburgh.
Malcolm MacColl
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 11, 2008
14.15
14.2%
Malcolm is an Investment Manager in the Global Alpha Team, having been involved with Global Alpha since the product’s inception in 2005. He became a Partner of the firm in 2011. Malcolm joined Baillie Gifford in 1999 and has spent time working in the UK Small Cap and North American Teams. He is a member of the UK Society of Investment Professionals. Malcolm graduated MA in Economics and History in 1998 and MLitt in Economics, Politics and Management in 1999, both from the University of St Andrews.
Helen Xiong
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 07, 2021
0.73
0.7%
Helen graduated BSc (Hons) in Economics from Warwick University in 2007 and an MPhil in Economics from the University of Cambridge the following year. She joined Baillie Gifford in 2008 and has spent time working on our Developed Asia, UK, North America, Emerging Markets, and Global equity teams prior to becoming an investment manager in the US Equities team. Before coming to live and work in the UK, Helen has lived in China, South Africa, and Norway.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01 | 35.82 | 6.24 | 1.25 |