Vanguard Equity-Income Fund Investor Shares (VEIPX)
| Fund Assets | 66.36B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.26% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 51.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.85 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.24% |
| Dividend Growth | 17.19% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 47.85 |
| YTD Return | 9.37% |
| 1-Year Return | 22.06% |
| 5-Year Return | 69.07% |
| 52-Week Low | 43.45 |
| 52-Week High | 49.21 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.76 |
| Holdings | 218 |
| 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.
Performance
VEIPX had a total return of 22.06% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.37%.
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
21.69% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 5.56% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | MRK | 2.53% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 2.34% |
| Bank of America Corporation | BAC | 2.11% |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | CSCO | 1.80% |
| Vanguard Cmt Funds-Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund - Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund | n/a | 1.68% |
| Diamondback Energy, Inc. | FANG | 1.60% |
| Honeywell International Inc. | HON | 1.43% |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | GILD | 1.36% |
| M&T Bank Corporation | MTB | 1.28% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.2759 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $3.2225 | Dec 19, 2024 |