Vanguard Equity-Income Fund Investor Shares (VEIPX)

Fund Assets	64.17B
Expense Ratio	0.262%
Min. Investment	$3,000
Turnover	51.00%
Dividend (ttm)	1.03
Dividend Yield	2.13%
Dividend Growth	-5.34%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 18, 2026

Previous Close	48.74
YTD Return	11.08%
1-Year Return	15.51%
5-Year Return	67.57%
52-Week Low	43.86
52-Week High	50.59
Beta (5Y)	0.76
Holdings	232
Inception Date	Mar 21, 1988

About VEIPX

This investment vehicle seeks to offer shareholders an income yield that surpasses the typical market average, concurrently granting them exposure to equity markets. Its strategy involves focusing on corporations known for their reliable and consistent dividend payouts, which can translate into a superior yield compared to other stock-focused mutual funds offered by Vanguard. However, this emphasis on established, slower-growth companies that prioritize higher dividends means its overall performance might not match the gains seen in a robust bull market. Consequently, this income-centric fund is generally well-suited for individuals with an extended investment horizon and a willingness to accept the inherent fluctuations of the equity market.

• Fund Family: Vanguard
• Category: Large Value
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: VEIPX
• Share Class: Investor Shares
• Index: FTSE High Dividend Yield TR USD

Performance

VEIPX had a total return of 15.51% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.31%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
VEIRX	Admiral Shares	0.17%

Top 10 Holdings

23.50% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Broadcom Inc.	AVGO	8.03%
Merck & Co., Inc.	MRK	2.43%
Johnson & Johnson	JNJ	2.28%
Bank of America Corporation	BAC	2.18%
Diamondback Energy, Inc.	FANG	1.89%
Cisco Systems, Inc.	CSCO	1.46%
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated	HBAN	1.34%
The Walt Disney Company	DIS	1.31%
M&T Bank Corporation	MTB	1.30%
Unilever PLC	UL	1.27%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 18, 2026	$0.2294	Sep 21, 2026
Jun 18, 2026	$0.2283	Jun 22, 2026
Mar 20, 2026	$0.2757	Mar 23, 2026
Dec 19, 2025	$4.06653	Dec 22, 2025
Sep 19, 2025	$0.2515	Sep 22, 2025
Jun 20, 2025	$0.2549	Jun 23, 2025

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 20, 2026

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