Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund Admiral Shares (VESGX)
| Fund Assets | 1.52B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.48% |
| Min. Investment | $50,000 |
| Turnover | 33.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.24 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.49% |
| Dividend Growth | 103.81% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 49.79 |
| YTD Return | 3.44% |
| 1-Year Return | 13.37% |
| 5-Year Return | 66.13% |
| 52-Week Low | 38.17 |
| 52-Week High | 50.81 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 45 |
| Inception Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
About VESGX
This actively managed fund seeks to invest in global mid- and large-capitalization companies with high financial productivity and leading environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. The fund’s advisor will conduct proprietary investment and ESG research to construct a highly selective stock portfolio, consisting of 35 to 45 stocks that will be owned for an extended time period. Additionally, the advisor will engage with company management and vote proxies. An investor who seeks exposure to companies with leading ESG practices, as defined by Wellington, may wish to consider this fund.
Performance
VESGX had a total return of 13.37% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 16.27%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VEIGX | Investor Shares | 0.58% |
Top 10 Holdings
37.94% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 6.42% |
| Industria de Diseño Textil, S.A. | ITX | 3.95% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | MRK | 3.93% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 3.81% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 3.80% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 3.43% |
| Northern Trust Corporation | NTRS | 3.32% |
| Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. | 6098 | 3.30% |
| Accenture plc | ACN | 3.08% |
| Prologis, Inc. | PLD | 2.91% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | $1.11569 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $1.12425 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $1.09904 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.0759 | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.6778 | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Mar 28, 2023 | $0.0588 | Mar 29, 2023 |