Vanguard Strategic Small-Cap Equity Inv
Fund
VSTCX
Price as of:
$45.89
- $0.09
- 0.20%
Primary Theme
fund company
share class
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
29.9%
1 yr return
62.5%
3 Yr Avg Return
14.7%
5 Yr Avg Return
14.1%
Net Assets
$1.61 B
Holdings in Top 10
6.9%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$46.0
$33.91
$48.42
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.26%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 66.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$3,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Investment Style
Small Blend
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
VSTCX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 29.9%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 14.7%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 14.1%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.35%
- Dividend Yield 1.0%
- 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 | 29.9% | -71.7% | 157.7% | 5.49% |
| 1 Yr | 62.5% | 0.0% | 107.9% | 9.70% |
| 3 Yr | 14.7%* | -10.4% | 27.2% | 53.13% |
| 5 Yr | 14.1%* | -2.1% | 20.1% | 49.92% |
| 10 Yr | 13.4%* | 4.2% | 15.7% | 29.40% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VSTCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7.1% | -51.0% | 110.8% | 67.30% |
| 2019 | 17.3% | -54.6% | 350.1% | 74.06% |
| 2018 | -21.0% | -67.3% | 3.3% | 52.88% |
| 2017 | 3.3% | -62.9% | 36.3% | 61.99% |
| 2016 | 19.0% | -3.5% | 34.1% | 39.20% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VSTCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 29.9% | -71.1% | 157.7% | 5.79% |
| 1 Yr | 62.5% | 0.0% | 107.9% | 9.50% |
| 3 Yr | 14.7%* | -11.5% | 27.2% | 49.07% |
| 5 Yr | 14.1%* | -2.6% | 20.1% | 47.55% |
| 10 Yr | 13.4%* | 4.2% | 15.7% | 28.26% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VSTCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7.1% | -51.0% | 110.8% | 67.30% |
| 2019 | 17.3% | -54.6% | 350.1% | 74.23% |
| 2018 | -21.0% | -67.1% | 3.3% | 69.83% |
| 2017 | 3.3% | -17.6% | 52.6% | 87.27% |
| 2016 | 19.0% | -3.5% | 34.1% | 57.44% |
NAV & Total Return History
VSTCX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VSTCX | Category Low | Category High | VSTCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 1.61 B | 770 K | 141 B | 20.39% |
| Number of Holdings | 573 | 2 | 2536 | 23.08% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 114 M | 3 K | 4.76 B | 37.13% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 6.89% | 2.5% | 100.0% | 82.91% |
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 | 100.17% | 8.27% | 100.95% | 2.07% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 12.06% | 44.38% |
| Other | 0.00% | -6.47% | 19.11% | 46.30% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.02% | 43.20% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 77.17% | 44.53% |
| Cash | -0.17% | -83.89% | 68.45% | 96.60% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VSTCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 15.75% | 1.32% | 46.41% | 40.30% |
| Financial Services | 15.56% | 0.00% | 39.73% | 52.99% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 15.00% | 0.00% | 49.88% | 13.73% |
| Technology | 14.17% | 0.00% | 49.59% | 54.78% |
| Industrials | 13.65% | 3.36% | 43.08% | 91.64% |
| Real Estate | 7.16% | 0.00% | 22.59% | 43.28% |
| Basic Materials | 4.90% | 0.00% | 15.10% | 34.63% |
| Energy | 4.89% | 0.00% | 21.16% | 23.13% |
| Consumer Defense | 3.69% | 0.00% | 16.68% | 55.37% |
| Communication Services | 3.45% | 0.00% | 17.22% | 36.57% |
| Utilities | 1.78% | 0.00% | 16.95% | 53.28% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VSTCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 98.21% | 8.17% | 100.00% | 24.85% |
| Non US | 1.96% | 0.00% | 32.16% | 42.90% |
VSTCX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VSTCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.26% | 0.01% | 4.53% | 90.08% |
| Management Fee | 0.24% | 0.00% | 4.05% | 13.06% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.47% | 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 | 66.00% | 0.00% | 398.00% | 62.82% |
VSTCX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VSTCX | Category Low | Category High | VSTCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.96% | 0.00% | 2.00% | 42.69% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VSTCX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Monthly | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VSTCX | Category Low | Category High | VSTCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.35% | -4.17% | 2.67% | 5.53% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VSTCX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2018 | $0.378 |
| Dec 19, 2017 | $0.394 |
| Dec 27, 2016 | $0.467 |
| Dec 28, 2015 | $0.340 |
| Dec 18, 2014 | $0.246 |
| Dec 27, 2013 | $0.232 |
| Dec 18, 2012 | $0.360 |
| Dec 19, 2011 | $0.196 |
| Dec 17, 2010 | $0.140 |
| Dec 16, 2009 | $0.160 |
| Dec 29, 2008 | $0.168 |
| Dec 27, 2006 | $0.150 |
VSTCX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Cesar Orosco
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 26, 2021
0.68
0.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01 | 49.03 | 6.98 | 2.0 |