Vanguard Diversified Equity Fund Investor Shares (VDEQX)
| Fund Assets | 2.97B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.35% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 5.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.93 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.74% |
| Dividend Growth | 128.78% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 56.35 |
| YTD Return | 4.86% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.87% |
| 5-Year Return | 60.78% |
| 52-Week Low | 49.15 |
| 52-Week High | 59.36 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.08 |
| 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.
Performance
VDEQX had a total return of 17.87% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.38%.
Top Holdings
| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund Investor Shares | VWUSX | 28.79% |
| Vanguard Windsor Fund Investor Shares | VWNDX | 20.42% |
| Vanguard Growth and Income Fund Investor Shares | VQNPX | 20.27% |
| Vanguard Windsor II Fund Investor Share | VWNFX | 15.41% |
| Vanguard Explorer Fund Investor Class | VEXPX | 10.36% |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth Fund Investor Shares | VMGRX | 4.73% |
| Mktliq 12/31/2049 | n/a | 0.02% |
| 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 |