Vanguard Real Estate Index Institutional (VGSNX)
| Fund Assets | 71.35B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.11% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000,000 |
| Turnover | 7.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.77 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.57% |
| Dividend Growth | 0.17% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 21.46 |
| YTD Return | 12.44% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.25% |
| 5-Year Return | 11.38% |
| 52-Week Low | 19.09 |
| 52-Week High | 21.65 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.84 |
| Holdings | 159 |
| Inception Date | Dec 2, 2003 |
About VGSNX
This fund offers investors exposure to the real estate sector by investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). These entities acquire and operate various income-producing properties, such as office buildings, hotels, and retail spaces. Given that REITs often exhibit performance trends that diverge from traditional stocks and bonds, this fund may enhance diversification within a portfolio already composed of equity and fixed-income assets. While it can potentially generate a higher dividend income stream than other funds, it does carry inherent risks. A significant risk factor is its concentrated focus exclusively on the real estate industry, which may result in increased volatility compared to more broadly diversified stock funds.
Performance
VGSNX had a total return of 12.25% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.03%.
Top 10 Holdings
54.34% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Real Estate II Index | VRTPX | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | $0.1887 | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | $0.2085 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.1766 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | $0.1921 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.1913 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.2055 | Mar 26, 2025 |