Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Shares (VGRNX)
| Fund Assets | 4.24B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.11% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000,000 |
| Turnover | 10.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.36 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.98% |
| Dividend Growth | 5.14% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 87.61 |
| YTD Return | -5.47% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.61% |
| 5-Year Return | -5.31% |
| 52-Week Low | 76.88 |
| 52-Week High | 102.29 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 751 |
| Inception Date | Apr 19, 2011 |
About VGRNX
Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Shares is a mutual fund that seeks to replicate the performance of the S&P Global ex-U.S. Property Index. Its primary purpose is to provide broad exposure to international real estate markets, excluding the United States, by investing in equities issued by real estate companies spanning both developed and emerging economies. This fund covers a diverse range of property sectors, including commercial, residential, and specialized real estate firms, offering investors diversification across global property markets. As an institutional share class, it is designed for organizations and large investors seeking efficient access to non-U.S. real estate equities. The fund plays a significant role in portfolios aiming to enhance diversification beyond domestic holdings, as real estate assets often behave differently from other equity investments. Its strategy allows investors to capture the performance of global property markets, serving as a key component for institutional asset allocation focused on international real estate exposure.
Performance
VGRNX had a total return of 11.61% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.14%.
Equivalent ETF
VGRNX has an equivalent ETF with the ticker symbol VNQI, the Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF. This is an ETF from the same fund company that follows the same index. It has an expense ratio of 0.12% compared to 0.11% for VGRNX.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VNQI | Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF | 0.12% |
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VGRLX | Admiral Shares | 0.12% |
Top 10 Holdings
24.11% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. | 8802 | 3.50% |
| Goodman Group | GMG | 3.49% |
| Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. | 8801 | 3.12% |
| Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd. | 8830 | 2.63% |
| Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited | 0016 | 2.37% |
| Vonovia SE | VNA | 2.37% |
| Emaar Properties PJSC | EMAAR.DB | 2.27% |
| Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. | 1925 | 1.82% |
| SEGRO Plc | SGRO | 1.27% |
| Swiss Prime Site AG | SPSN | 1.27% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $4.3625 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $4.1492 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $3.2253 | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | $0.4849 | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $5.8461 | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Sep 23, 2021 | $1.2231 | Sep 24, 2021 |