Vanguard Equity Income Fund (VEIRX)
| Fund Assets | 66.36B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.17% |
| Min. Investment | $50,000 |
| Turnover | 51.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 10.20 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.10% |
| Dividend Growth | 19.28% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 101.48 |
| YTD Return | 10.49% |
| 1-Year Return | 19.73% |
| 5-Year Return | 73.70% |
| 52-Week Low | 91.91 |
| 52-Week High | 103.14 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.92 |
| Holdings | 218 |
| Inception Date | Aug 13, 2001 |
About VEIRX
The Vanguard Equity Income Fund Admiral Shares is designed to deliver a consistent, above-average income stream to investors, all while providing access to the stock market. The fund's investment approach prioritizes companies known for their reliable and steady dividend payments, which often results in a higher yield compared to many other Vanguard equity mutual funds. However, this focus on more mature, income-generating businesses, rather than fast-growing ones, means its overall returns might be less robust during periods of strong bull market performance. This dividend-focused fund is well-suited for individuals with an extended investment horizon who are comfortable with the typical fluctuations of the equity market.
Performance
VEIRX had a total return of 19.73% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.05%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VEIPX | Investor Shares | 0.26% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | $0.5011 | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.5996 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $8.54597 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.5487 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.5544 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.5995 | Mar 24, 2025 |