Vanguard Global Wellesley Income Admiral (VGYAX)
| Fund Assets | 648.97M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.31% |
| Min. Investment | $50,000 |
| Turnover | 106.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.11 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.85% |
| Dividend Growth | 7.39% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 28.89 |
| YTD Return | 10.26% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.68% |
| 5-Year Return | 34.80% |
| 52-Week Low | 26.55 |
| 52-Week High | 29.21 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 557 |
| Inception Date | Oct 18, 2017 |
About VGYAX
Vanguard Global Wellesley Income Fund Admiral Shares is a globally diversified mutual fund designed to deliver both a high, sustainable level of current income and moderate long-term capital appreciation. As a balanced fund, it maintains a strategic allocation of roughly 60-70% in U.S. and foreign investment-grade fixed income securities, and 30-40% in equities from domestic and international companies. This income-focused approach is overseen by experienced fund managers employing a thorough bottom-up security selection process, balanced against disciplined, top-down management of asset allocation. The fund is known for its relatively low expense ratio and quarterly dividend payouts, making it appealing to investors seeking global income diversification and capital preservation. Its mix of bonds and stocks targets moderate risk, aiming to provide stability during changing market cycles, while its broad geographic exposure supports an attractive income stream resilient over time. With hundreds of holdings across sectors and regions, Vanguard Global Wellesley Income Fund Admiral Shares plays a notable role in the market for those seeking consistent, globally sourced income with a moderate growth profile.
Performance
VGYAX had a total return of 8.68% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.75%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VGWIX | Investor Shares | 0.44% |
Top 10 Holdings
15.66% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Cmt Funds-Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund - Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund | n/a | 4.18% |
| Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bundesanleihe - DEUTSCHLAND REP | DBR.2.2 02.15.34 | 1.86% |
| Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bundesanleihe - DEUTSCHLAND REP | DBR.0.5 02.15.26 | 1.36% |
| FinecoBank Banca Fineco S.p.A. | FBK | 1.26% |
| Bundesobligation - BUNDESOBL-G | OBL.1.3 10.15.27 G | 1.22% |
| Lamar Advertising Company | LAMR | 1.22% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 1.19% |
| United States Treasury Note/Bond - US TREASURY N/B | T.3.75 06.30.27 | 1.14% |
| TotalEnergies SE | TTE | 1.13% |
| Reckitt Benckiser Group plc | RKT | 1.12% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.3153 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.2866 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.2542 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.254 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.265 | Sep 23, 2024 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | $0.2832 | Jun 24, 2024 |