Vanguard Strategic Small-Cap Equity Inv
Fund
VSTCX
Price as of:
$32.66
- $0.45
- 1.36%
Primary Theme
fund company
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
3.3%
1 yr return
-9.7%
3 Yr Avg Return
4.3%
5 Yr Avg Return
-3.4%
Net Assets
$1.39 B
Holdings in Top 10
7.6%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$33.1
$30.24
$36.72
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.26%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 76.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$3,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
VSTCX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 3.3%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 4.3%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return -3.4%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.08%
- Dividend Yield 1.1%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard Strategic Small Cap Equity Fund
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Fund Family NameVanguard
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Inception DateApr 24, 2006
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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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ManagerCesar Orosco
VSTCX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VSTCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 3.3% | -29.2% | 152.4% | 14.38% |
| 1 Yr | -9.7% | -43.9% | 161.5% | 39.58% |
| 3 Yr | 4.3%* | -21.6% | 36.4% | 43.93% |
| 5 Yr | -3.4%* | -23.1% | 10.2% | 47.64% |
| 10 Yr | 2.5%* | -10.8% | 15.6% | 29.83% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VSTCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -19.0% | -71.0% | 118.2% | 39.60% |
| 2021 | 5.1% | -17.3% | 18.6% | 49.75% |
| 2020 | 2.3% | -25.4% | 350.1% | 73.97% |
| 2019 | 4.1% | -31.9% | 8.4% | 71.76% |
| 2018 | -4.6% | -62.1% | 21.1% | 54.84% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VSTCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 3.3% | -29.2% | 152.4% | 14.38% |
| 1 Yr | -9.7% | -43.9% | 161.5% | 39.74% |
| 3 Yr | 4.3%* | -21.6% | 36.4% | 43.93% |
| 5 Yr | -3.4%* | -23.1% | 10.2% | 54.89% |
| 10 Yr | 2.5%* | -7.3% | 15.6% | 56.25% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VSTCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -19.0% | -71.0% | 118.2% | 39.60% |
| 2021 | 5.1% | -17.3% | 18.6% | 49.75% |
| 2020 | 2.3% | -25.4% | 28.2% | 73.97% |
| 2019 | 4.1% | -31.9% | 8.4% | 71.94% |
| 2018 | -4.6% | -19.9% | 26.5% | 70.02% |
NAV & Total Return History
VSTCX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VSTCX | Category Low | Category High | VSTCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 1.39 B | 1.48 M | 120 B | 21.38% |
| Number of Holdings | 502 | 2 | 2519 | 26.57% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 115 M | 6 K | 4.6 B | 35.91% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 7.55% | 2.6% | 100.0% | 81.54% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Inv 2.49%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Inv 2.49%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Inv 2.49%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Inv 2.49%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Inv 2.49%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Inv 2.49%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Inv 2.05%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Inv 2.05%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Inv 2.05%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Inv 2.05%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VSTCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.35% | 25.32% | 100.32% | 24.64% |
| Cash | 0.65% | -79.10% | 74.68% | 74.24% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.85% | 42.67% |
| Other | 0.00% | -8.80% | 6.95% | 42.03% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.17% | 42.03% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 72.07% | 42.19% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VSTCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 15.89% | 0.00% | 35.52% | 43.90% |
| Industrials | 14.45% | 2.46% | 37.42% | 83.58% |
| Technology | 14.05% | 0.00% | 54.70% | 47.15% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 13.71% | 0.99% | 47.79% | 15.12% |
| Healthcare | 12.80% | 0.00% | 26.53% | 53.17% |
| Real Estate | 8.25% | 0.00% | 29.43% | 37.24% |
| Energy | 7.11% | 0.00% | 37.72% | 25.85% |
| Basic Materials | 5.30% | 0.00% | 18.66% | 40.00% |
| Consumer Defense | 4.37% | 0.00% | 18.87% | 42.60% |
| Communication Services | 2.31% | 0.00% | 14.85% | 58.70% |
| Utilities | 1.74% | 0.00% | 18.58% | 69.76% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VSTCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 96.41% | 24.89% | 100.00% | 49.11% |
| Non US | 2.94% | 0.00% | 36.31% | 26.57% |
VSTCX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VSTCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.26% | 0.03% | 2.78% | 89.90% |
| Management Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 14.17% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.45% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VSTCX 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
| VSTCX 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.
| VSTCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 76.00% | 0.20% | 314.00% | 75.29% |
VSTCX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VSTCX | Category Low | Category High | VSTCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.12% | 0.00% | 28.82% | 56.73% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VSTCX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VSTCX | Category Low | Category High | VSTCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.08% | -2.40% | 2.49% | 10.15% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VSTCX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2020 | $0.439 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2018 | $0.378 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2017 | $0.394 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2016 | $0.467 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2015 | $0.340 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2014 | $0.246 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2013 | $0.232 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2012 | $0.360 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2011 | $0.196 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2010 | $0.140 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2009 | $0.160 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2008 | $0.168 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2006 | $0.150 | OrdinaryDividend |
VSTCX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Cesar Orosco
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 26, 2021
1.26
1.3%
CFA, Ph.D., Senior Portfolio Manager at Vanguard. He has been with Vanguard since April 2020, has worked in investment management since 2004, has managed investment portfolios since 2004, and has co-managed a portion of the Fund since February 2021. Education: B.S., Universidad de Lima; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 49.61 | 7.0 | 2.58 |