Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Investor Shares (VGSIX)
| Fund Assets | 63.57B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.27% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 7.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.11 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.74% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.92% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 29.65 |
| YTD Return | 1.70% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.24% |
| 5-Year Return | 36.11% |
| 52-Week Low | 26.52 |
| 52-Week High | 32.89 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 162 |
| Inception Date | May 13, 1996 |
About VGSIX
The Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Investor Shares is an open-end mutual fund focused on providing investors with diversified exposure to the U.S. real estate market. Its principal objective is to deliver a high level of income alongside moderate long-term capital appreciation by closely tracking the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Real Estate 25/50 Index. This index comprises publicly traded equity real estate investment trusts (REITs) and select real estate-related companies, offering broad participation across commercial, residential, retail, and specialized property sectors. The fund employs a market-cap weighted, indexing approach to replicate the underlying benchmark, which enhances diversification and helps minimize costs associated with active management. With a low expense ratio and a portfolio balanced across property types and size segments, the Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Investor Shares enables investors to efficiently access the collective wisdom of the U.S. real estate market. Its structure and transparency make it a preferred tool for those seeking exposure to real estate as an asset class within a diversified investment strategy.
Performance
VGSIX had a total return of 9.24% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.73%.
Top 10 Holdings
51.57% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund | VRTPX | 14.34% |
| Prologis, Inc. | PLD | 5.86% |
| American Tower Corporation | AMT | 5.85% |
| Welltower Inc. | WELL | 5.71% |
| Equinix, Inc. | EQIX | 5.06% |
| Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | DLR | 3.36% |
| Simon Property Group, Inc. | SPG | 3.10% |
| Realty Income Corporation | O | 2.94% |
| Public Storage | PSA | 2.84% |
| Crown Castle Inc. | CCI | 2.51% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.2776 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.2987 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.2739 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.2593 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.3324 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| Mar 22, 2024 | $0.2324 | Mar 25, 2024 |