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The Vanguard Global Equity Fund Investor Shares (VHGEX) is a low-cost, actively managed fund that seeks to grow investor capital. The fund is diversified across domestic and international equities, emerging and developed markets, and market capitalizations. Stock concentrations are kept to a minimum and the fund is broadly diversified across sectors. VHGEX will use fundamental analysis to find undervalued growth stocks.
Given its low costs and broad stock diversification, VHGEX makes for an ideal core equity choice. The fund is managed by Baillie Gifford Overseas Ltd., Marathon Asset Management LLP and Acadian Asset Management LLC.
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| Period | VHGEX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 24.9% | -9.3% | 41.4% | 38.49% |
| 1 Yr | 11.5% | -68.5% | 224.6% | 57.37% |
| 3 Yr | 8.8%* | -40.6% | 50.2% | 34.91% |
| 5 Yr | 5.9%* | -27.4% | 20.5% | 27.78% |
| 10 Yr | 7.6%* | -9.1% | 14.9% | 31.64% |
* Annualized
| Period | VHGEX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -16.2% | -73.8% | 141.8% | 57.53% |
| 2017 | 26.1% | -76.0% | 54.2% | 15.30% |
| 2016 | 5.0% | -12.7% | 13.9% | 21.89% |
| 2015 | -1.9% | -36.4% | 17.2% | 32.39% |
| 2014 | 2.7% | -28.9% | 18.4% | 16.72% |
| Period | VHGEX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 24.9% | -9.3% | 41.4% | 38.49% |
| 1 Yr | 11.5% | -68.5% | 224.6% | 64.34% |
| 3 Yr | 8.8%* | -31.2% | 50.2% | 50.68% |
| 5 Yr | 5.9%* | -22.1% | 20.5% | 46.94% |
| 10 Yr | 7.6%* | -9.1% | 14.9% | 52.73% |
* Annualized
| Period | VHGEX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -16.2% | -73.8% | 140.6% | 69.48% |
| 2017 | 26.1% | 1.5% | 54.2% | 29.91% |
| 2016 | 5.0% | -10.6% | 17.1% | 34.83% |
| 2015 | -1.9% | -36.4% | 18.6% | 57.18% |
| 2014 | 2.7% | -11.6% | 18.4% | 53.19% |
| VHGEX | Category Low | Category High | VHGEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 6.87 B | 218 K | 99.7 B | 12.38% |
| Number of Holdings | 582 | 19 | 8179 | 10.44% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 867 M | 236 K | 18.3 B | 14.70% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 13.25% | 7.1% | 76.0% | 94.97% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VHGEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 95.43% | 29.09% | 100.27% | 72.15% |
| Cash | 4.58% | -4.56% | 70.91% | 20.89% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.71% | 35.98% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.77% | 8.94% | 38.49% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.06% | 35.40% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 16.94% | 39.26% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VHGEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 24.92% | 1.00% | 31.49% | 5.80% |
| Technology | 17.70% | 2.80% | 52.78% | 55.71% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 12.51% | 0.00% | 36.08% | 40.04% |
| Industrials | 11.65% | 0.00% | 25.28% | 25.73% |
| Healthcare | 10.93% | 0.00% | 27.15% | 70.41% |
| Consumer Defense | 8.00% | 0.00% | 27.09% | 50.48% |
| Basic Materials | 5.20% | 0.00% | 11.67% | 15.28% |
| Energy | 2.61% | 0.00% | 12.49% | 58.99% |
| Real Estate | 1.06% | 0.00% | 12.47% | 58.03% |
| Communication Services | 0.73% | 0.00% | 33.97% | 80.85% |
| Utilities | 0.06% | 0.00% | 12.97% | 64.02% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VHGEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 49.24% | 9.32% | 76.88% | 77.76% |
| Non US | 46.19% | 0.06% | 85.33% | 25.73% |
| VHGEX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.48% | 0.08% | 44.68% | 97.82% |
| Management Fee | 0.45% | 0.06% | 1.75% | 12.96% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.30% | N/A |
| VHGEX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.10% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
| VHGEX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.10% | 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.
| VHGEX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 49.00% | 4.00% | 995.00% | 65.56% |
| VHGEX | Category Low | Category High | VHGEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.27% | 0.00% | 72.26% | 14.51% |
| VHGEX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
| VHGEX | Category Low | Category High | VHGEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 2.35% | -2.05% | 6.32% | 4.76% |
| VHGEX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2018 | $0.416 |
| Dec 19, 2017 | $0.404 |
| Dec 27, 2016 | $0.374 |
| Dec 21, 2015 | $0.405 |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.375 |
| Dec 27, 2013 | $0.358 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | $0.342 |
| Dec 28, 2011 | $0.362 |
| Dec 29, 2010 | $0.320 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | $0.356 |
| Dec 29, 2008 | $0.573 |
| Dec 19, 2005 | $0.240 |
| Dec 20, 1999 | $0.180 |
| Dec 22, 1998 | $0.260 |
| Jan 02, 1998 | $0.230 |
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Aug 14, 1995
24.31
24.3%
Neil Ostrer is a co-founder of Marathon Asset Management LLP and has been a Portfolio Manager of Marathon’s European assets since inception of the firm in 1986. Neil is also a member of the firm’s decision making body, the Executive Committee. He has worked in the investment management industry since 1981 and holds an M.A. from Cambridge University.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Aug 14, 1995
24.31
24.3%
William Arah is a co-founder of Marathon Asset Management LLP and has been a Portfolio Manager for Japanese assets since 1987. William is also a member of the firm’s decision making body, the Executive Committee. He has worked in the investment management industry since 1982 and holds an M.A. from Oxford University.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 11, 2008
11.64
11.6%
Spencer is a portfolio manager. Spencer graduated BSc in Medicine from the University of St Andrews in 1997, followed by two years of clinical training in Edinburgh. He joined Baillie Gifford in 2000 and spent time working in the Fixed Income, Japanese, European and UK teams, before becoming an Investment Manager for the Global Alpha portfolio. He became a Partner in 2013.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 11, 2008
11.64
11.6%
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. He joined Baillie Gifford in 1999 and has spent time working in the UK Small Cap Team and North American Team. He has been a Global Alpha Investment Manager since the product’s inception and became a Partner in 2011. Malcolm is a member of the UK Society of Investment Professionals (UKSIP).
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 11, 2008
11.64
11.6%
Charles graduated BA in Modern History from Oxford University in 1983 and joined Baillie Gifford the same year, becoming a Partner in 1988. He was an Investment Manager in the UK equity team for over 20 years notably developing Baillie Gifford’s specialist UK capabilities, and was latterly head of the team. Since its inception in 2005, Charles has headed up the Global Alpha strategy which is currently his sole portfolio management role. He became Joint Senior Partner with overall responsibility for the investment departments in 2006.
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.16 | 28.93 | 6.66 | 0.59 |
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