Vanguard Global Equity Fund Investor Shares (VHGEX)
| Fund Assets | 7.65B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.38% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 36.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.74 |
| Dividend Yield | 11.85% |
| Dividend Growth | 215.00% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 40.02 |
| YTD Return | 2.53% |
| 1-Year Return | 14.63% |
| 5-Year Return | 35.97% |
| 52-Week Low | 34.94 |
| 52-Week High | 43.71 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.06 |
| Holdings | 183 |
| Inception Date | Aug 14, 1995 |
About VHGEX
This fund allocates capital to a diverse array of companies of varying market capitalizations, operating worldwide. Roughly 50% of its assets are invested in the United States. Its comprehensive portfolio consists of more than 500 individual stocks, spanning over 30 different countries. A distinctive multi-manager approach, involving two separate investment advisors each employing unique strategies, contributes to enhanced portfolio diversification. Beyond standard stock market risks, the fund also carries exposure to currency fluctuations and specific country-related risks. It is an appropriate choice for long-term investors desiring broad international equity exposure and who are comfortable with the increased price swings typical of global markets.
Performance
VHGEX had a total return of 14.63% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.08%.
Top 10 Holdings
26.49% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 5.57% |
| Vanguard Cmt Funds-Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund - Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund | n/a | 3.64% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 3.49% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.05% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 2.47% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 1.84% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 1.71% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 1.65% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 1.57% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 1.51% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $4.74225 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $1.50549 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.374 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | $3.02671 | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $4.1916 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $1.0893 | Dec 21, 2020 |