Vanguard Diversified Equity Fund Investor Shares (VDEQX)

Fund Assets	2.97B
Expense Ratio	0.34%
Min. Investment	$3,000
Turnover	5.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.38
Dividend Yield	0.65%
Dividend Growth	-20.68%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 23, 2025

Previous Close	59.00
YTD Return	7.82%
1-Year Return	7.66%
5-Year Return	52.74%
52-Week Low	49.15
52-Week High	60.26
Beta (5Y)	1.09
Holdings	8
Inception Date	Jun 10, 2005

About VDEQX

The Vanguard Diversified Equity Fund allocates its capital across six distinct Vanguard equity portfolios, providing broad and thorough access to the U.S. stock market. Each of these underlying components is actively managed and follows a unique investment strategy. Together, they aim to cover the entire range of investment styles and company sizes, from growth to value approaches, and encompassing small, mid, and large-capitalization companies. Although this varied collection of investment approaches offers diversification benefits, it inherently carries risks. A principal risk factor is the fund's direct and full exposure to the stock market itself. Therefore, individuals considering this investment should be prepared for a long-term commitment, as it can experience significant fluctuations and instability over shorter periods.

• Fund Family: Vanguard
• Category: Large Growth
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: VDEQX
• Share Class: Investor Shares
• Index: MSCI US Broad Market TR

Performance

VDEQX had a total return of 7.66% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.32%.

Top Holdings

Name	Symbol	Weight
Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund Investor Shares	VWUSX	29.86%
Vanguard Growth and Income Fund Investor Shares	VQNPX	19.97%
Vanguard Windsor Fund Investor Shares	VWNDX	19.87%
Vanguard Windsor II Fund Investor Share	VWNFX	14.87%
Vanguard Explorer Fund Investor Class	VEXPX	10.22%
Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth Fund Investor Shares	VMGRX	5.21%
Mktliq 12/31/2049	n/a	0.01%
Us Dollar	n/a	-0.00%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 23, 2025	$4.92664	Dec 24, 2025
Dec 30, 2024	$2.15348	Dec 31, 2024
Dec 27, 2023	$2.04263	Dec 28, 2023
Dec 28, 2022	$4.65869	Dec 29, 2022
Dec 29, 2021	$3.7529	Dec 30, 2021
Dec 30, 2020	$2.6969	Dec 31, 2020

Data Sources: Tiingo, Financial Modeling Prep, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Financial Modeling Prep. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 31, 2026

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