Vanguard Global ESG Select Stk Investor (VEIGX)
| Fund Assets | 1.58B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.54% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 47.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.61 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.75% |
| Dividend Growth | -7.43% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 42.97 |
| YTD Return | 13.18% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.60% |
| 5-Year Return | 70.15% |
| 52-Week Low | 35.56 |
| 52-Week High | 43.34 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.89 |
| Holdings | 38 |
| Inception Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
About VEIGX
This actively managed fund is designed to strategically invest in a focused collection of mid-to-large-capitalization companies from around the globe. It prioritizes businesses demonstrating both strong financial efficiency and exceptional environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. The fund's advisor utilizes unique, in-house investment and ESG research to meticulously construct a concentrated portfolio, typically holding between 35 and 45 stocks, which are intended for extended ownership. Additionally, the advisor actively engages with corporate leadership and participates in proxy voting to influence company practices. This offering is ideal for investors seeking exposure to companies identified by Wellington as leaders in ESG performance.
Performance
VEIGX had a total return of 16.60% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.22%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VESGX | Admiral Shares | 0.44% |
Top 10 Holdings
36.85% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 6.20% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 4.68% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 4.06% |
| Texas Instruments Incorporated | TXN | 3.54% |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | EW | 3.32% |
| Compass Group PLC | CPG | 3.19% |
| Arista Networks, Inc. | ANET | 2.99% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 2.96% |
| AIA Group Limited | 1299 | 2.96% |
| Industria de Diseño Textil, S.A. | ITX | 2.95% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | $0.7511 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.86118 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.88999 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.85169 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.0521 | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.5201 | Dec 18, 2023 |