Vanguard Global Wellington Fund Investor Shares (VGWLX)
| Fund Assets | 3.17B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.43% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 74.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.82 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.08% |
| Dividend Growth | -1.87% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 30.10 |
| YTD Return | 9.13% |
| 1-Year Return | 19.92% |
| 5-Year Return | 47.58% |
| 52-Week Low | 26.36 |
| 52-Week High | 30.49 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.58 |
| Holdings | 681 |
| Inception Date | Nov 2, 2017 |
About VGWLX
This fund typically allocates around two-thirds of its holdings to a combination of U.S. and international stocks, while the remaining third is invested in domestic and foreign bonds. It achieves extensive diversification by spreading its equity and fixed-income investments across all major economic sectors. This broad strategy is crucial for minimizing risk, ensuring that no single asset significantly impacts the fund's overall performance. Due to its global exposure to both equities and high-quality bonds, investors should be aware of potential currency fluctuations and country-specific risks. This offering is particularly well-suited for long-term investors seeking a blend of capital growth and income, who are also comfortable with the natural ups and downs of the stock and bond markets.
Performance
VGWLX had a total return of 19.92% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.76%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VGWAX | Admiral Shares | 0.30% |
Top 10 Holdings
16.54% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Mktliq 12/31/2049 | n/a | 2.49% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 1.90% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | MRK | 1.85% |
| TotalEnergies SE | TTE | 1.76% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 1.67% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 1.59% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 1.42% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 1.31% |
| Duke Energy Corporation | DUK | 1.31% |
| Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. | 4063 | 1.24% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.1784 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $1.17347 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.238 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.2315 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.1974 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $1.21802 | Dec 19, 2024 |