Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Admiral Shares (VGSLX)
| Fund Assets | 69.80B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.13% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 7.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.94 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.65% |
| Dividend Growth | -4.06% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 135.49 |
| YTD Return | 9.19% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.89% |
| 5-Year Return | 10.51% |
| 52-Week Low | 123.33 |
| 52-Week High | 139.67 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 159 |
| Inception Date | Nov 12, 2001 |
About VGSLX
This fund directs its capital toward Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), which are entities that acquire and manage a variety of properties such as office buildings and hotels. Because REITs frequently show performance patterns distinct from conventional stocks and bonds, this fund offers a potential avenue for diversification within a portfolio that already includes those asset classes. It may also provide more substantial dividend income compared to other types of funds. However, it's important to acknowledge the risks involved. A key concern is its concentrated focus, as it invests exclusively within the real estate sector. This specialized approach means the fund could experience greater price fluctuations than more broadly diversified equity funds.
Performance
VGSLX had a total return of 10.89% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.77%.
Top 10 Holdings
54.34% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Real Estate II Index | n/a | 14.49% |
| Welltower Inc. | WELL | 7.65% |
| Prologis, Inc. | PLD | 7.14% |
| Equinix, Inc. | EQIX | 5.63% |
| American Tower Corporation | AMT | 4.65% |
| Simon Property Group, Inc. | SPG | 3.56% |
| Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | DLR | 3.49% |
| Realty Income Corporation | O | 3.03% |
| Public Storage | PSA | 2.56% |
| Ventas, Inc. | VTR | 2.14% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | $1.3401 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $1.1345 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | $1.2351 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $1.2299 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $1.3206 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $1.2126 | Dec 24, 2024 |