Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond Fund Admiral Shares (VMSAX)
| Fund Assets | 489.90M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.30% |
| Min. Investment | $50,000 |
| Turnover | 118.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.04 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.59% |
| Dividend Growth | -3.99% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 18.57 |
| YTD Return | 0.91% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.06% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 16.82 |
| 52-Week High | 18.59 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1264 |
| Inception Date | n/a |
About VMSAX
Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond Fund Admiral Shares is a multi-sector bond mutual fund designed to offer investors a combination of total return and a moderate to high level of current income. The fund strategically diversifies its assets by investing across a broad array of fixed income securities, including U.S. Treasury bonds, high-quality corporate debt, and emerging-market bonds. Its holdings encompass varying credit qualities, from investment-grade to lower-rated instruments, providing exposure to different segments of the bond market and helping to manage risk through diversification. Notable features include a disciplined, risk-controlled investment approach and a competitive expense ratio, positioning it favorably among peers in the multisector bond category. The fund's portfolio regularly adapts to changing market conditions and features high liquidity and broad geographic and sector coverage, including allocations to sovereign, corporate, and market liquidity assets. By fulfilling the role of a diversified income generator, Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond Fund Admiral Shares serves institutional and individual investors looking for steady income streams and potential capital appreciation within the fixed income space.
Performance
VMSAX had a total return of 9.06% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.07%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VMSIX | Investor Shares | 0.45% |
Top 10 Holdings
12.56% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Cmt Funds-Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund - Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund | n/a | 5.08% |
| United States Treasury Note/Bond - US TREASURY N/B | T.4.125 02.28.27 | 1.68% |
| United States Treasury Bill - TREASURY BILL | B.0 09.03.26 | 1.19% |
| United States Treasury Note/Bond - US TREASURY N/B | T.4.25 11.30.26 | 0.81% |
| United States Treasury Note/Bond - US TREASURY N/B | T.1.875 02.28.27 | 0.73% |
| United States Treasury Note/Bond - US TREASURY N/B | T.4.25 03.15.27 | 0.68% |
| United States Treasury Note/Bond - US TREASURY N/B | T.4.625 04.30.29 | 0.64% |
| Mexico Government International Bond - UNITED MEXICAN | MEX.6.875 05.13.37 | 0.62% |
| United States Treasury Note/Bond - US TREASURY N/B | T.3.875 06.30.30 | 0.57% |
| Mexico Government International Bond - UNITED MEXICAN | MEX.5.85 07.02.32 | 0.56% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.0872 | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.09207 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.080 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.0829 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.0724 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.086 | Sep 2, 2025 |