Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund Admiral Shares (VESGX)
| Fund Assets | 1.53B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.44% |
| Min. Investment | $50,000 |
| Turnover | 47.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.07 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.95% |
| Dividend Growth | -6.98% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 51.96 |
| YTD Return | 10.89% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.31% |
| 5-Year Return | 70.43% |
| 52-Week Low | 44.46 |
| 52-Week High | 52.34 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 53 |
| Inception Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
About VESGX
This actively managed fund strategically invests in mid- and large-capitalization companies worldwide, focusing on those that demonstrate robust financial productivity alongside exemplary environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. The advisor leverages proprietary investment and ESG research to meticulously build a concentrated portfolio, typically holding between 35 and 45 stocks for a prolonged duration. Beyond stock selection, the advisor actively engages with the management teams of portfolio companies and exercises proxy voting rights. This fund is well-suited for investors seeking exposure to companies that exhibit outstanding ESG practices, specifically those identified by Wellington.
Performance
VESGX had a total return of 16.31% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.56%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VEIGX | Investor Shares | 0.54% |
Top 10 Holdings
35.56% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 5.87% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 4.28% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 3.52% |
| AIA Group Limited | 1299 | 3.29% |
| Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. | 6098 | 3.22% |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | EW | 3.20% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | MRK | 3.09% |
| Texas Instruments Incorporated | TXN | 3.04% |
| Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | ADP | 3.04% |
| Northern Trust Corporation | NTRS | 3.03% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | $0.95248 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| 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 |