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Fund of the Week: Vanguard Energy Fund (VGENX)

Shauna O'Brien

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With oil and gas prices plummeting, energy stocks have been in the spotlight. Prices have been dropping since June as supply increases. On November 27, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) met to determine whether to cut supply or not. It was reported that the supply will be maintained. The big oil players including Exxon (XOM), Chevron (CVX) and Halliburton (HAL) have been on wait during this process. This week, we will be focusing on this sector by making the Vanguard Energy Fund (VGENX) the fund of the week for December 3.

Inside the Fund

The Vanguard Energy Fund fund was launched in 2001 and is managed by a team of portfolio managers. The fund currently has approximately $10.6 billion in assets under management (AUM).

The fund is almost entirely invested in the energy industry and provides exposure to many of the biggest energy-focused companies.

Historical Performance

2010 2011 2012 2013 YTD
13.49% -1.68% 2.73% 18.22% -11%
The Vanguard Energy Fund’s Largest Holdings

Over a quarter of the fund’s portfolio is in its top five holdings. Each of these holdings are down YTD.

Symbol Stock Portfolio Weight YTD Performance
XOM Exxon 8.30% -7%
CVX Chevron 4.90% -9%
RDS-A Royal Dutch Shell 4.80% -3%
SLB Schlumberger 4.21% -5%
PXD Pioneer Natural Resources 3.49% -9%

The Bottom Line

For investors that are bullish on the energy industry, this mutual fund may be a good, and more diverse option instead of choosing individual stocks.

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Vanguard logo with sailboat

Fund of the Week: Vanguard Energy Fund (VGENX)

Shauna O'Brien

|

With oil and gas prices plummeting, energy stocks have been in the spotlight. Prices have been dropping since June as supply increases. On November 27, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) met to determine whether to cut supply or not. It was reported that the supply will be maintained. The big oil players including Exxon (XOM), Chevron (CVX) and Halliburton (HAL) have been on wait during this process. This week, we will be focusing on this sector by making the Vanguard Energy Fund (VGENX) the fund of the week for December 3.

Inside the Fund

The Vanguard Energy Fund fund was launched in 2001 and is managed by a team of portfolio managers. The fund currently has approximately $10.6 billion in assets under management (AUM).

The fund is almost entirely invested in the energy industry and provides exposure to many of the biggest energy-focused companies.

Historical Performance

2010 2011 2012 2013 YTD
13.49% -1.68% 2.73% 18.22% -11%
The Vanguard Energy Fund’s Largest Holdings

Over a quarter of the fund’s portfolio is in its top five holdings. Each of these holdings are down YTD.

Symbol Stock Portfolio Weight YTD Performance
XOM Exxon 8.30% -7%
CVX Chevron 4.90% -9%
RDS-A Royal Dutch Shell 4.80% -3%
SLB Schlumberger 4.21% -5%
PXD Pioneer Natural Resources 3.49% -9%

The Bottom Line

For investors that are bullish on the energy industry, this mutual fund may be a good, and more diverse option instead of choosing individual stocks.

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