Vanguard Global Wellesley Income Fund Investor Shares (VGWIX)
| Fund Assets | 744.83M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.43% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 102.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.92 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.82% |
| Dividend Growth | 12.58% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 24.14 |
| YTD Return | 3.67% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.42% |
| 5-Year Return | 26.28% |
| 52-Week Low | 22.50 |
| 52-Week High | 24.58 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.40 |
| Holdings | 610 |
| Inception Date | Nov 2, 2017 |
About VGWIX
This income-focused balanced fund strategically diversifies investments across U.S. and international stocks as well as high-quality bonds. Uniquely, for a balanced portfolio, it allocates a significant portion—roughly two-thirds—to bonds, with the remaining one-third invested in equities. Given its global reach, investors should be aware of potential currency and country-specific risks. The fund's equity strategy centers on companies that have historically paid above-average dividends or are expected to increase their payouts. This specific approach aims to generate a more substantial quarterly income distribution compared to balanced funds without such an income emphasis. It is particularly well-suited for long-term investors seeking a steady income stream who are also comfortable with modest fluctuations in share price.
Performance
VGWIX had a total return of 10.42% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.06%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VGYAX | Admiral Shares | 0.30% |
Top 10 Holdings
14.30% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Mktliq 12/31/2049 | n/a | 3.59% |
| TotalEnergies SE | TTE | 1.48% |
| Germany (Federal Republic Of) | DBR.0 11.15.28 | 1.33% |
| Germany (Federal Republic Of) | DBR.2.2 02.15.34 | 1.26% |
| FinecoBank Banca Fineco S.p.A. | FBK | 1.14% |
| AIA Group Limited | 1299 | 1.12% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 1.12% |
| Equinor ASA | EQNR | 1.10% |
| Lamar Advertising Company | LAMR | 1.09% |
| BAE Systems plc | BA | 1.06% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.2042 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.2478 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.245 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.2221 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.1959 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.1965 | Dec 19, 2024 |