Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Shares (VGSNX)
| Fund Assets | 69.80B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.11% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000,000 |
| Turnover | 7.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.77 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.67% |
| Dividend Growth | -4.02% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 20.97 |
| YTD Return | 9.16% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.89% |
| 5-Year Return | 10.59% |
| 52-Week Low | 19.09 |
| 52-Week High | 21.62 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| 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 10.89% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.91%.
Top 10 Holdings
54.53% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Real Estate II Index | VRTPX | 14.58% |
| Welltower Inc. | WELL | 7.80% |
| Prologis, Inc. | PLD | 6.97% |
| Equinix, Inc. | EQIX | 5.62% |
| American Tower Corporation | AMT | 4.52% |
| Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | DLR | 3.65% |
| Simon Property Group, Inc. | SPG | 3.52% |
| Realty Income Corporation | O | 3.10% |
| Public Storage | PSA | 2.52% |
| CBRE Group, Inc. | CBRE | 2.25% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.1887 | Dec 24, 2024 |