Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Admiral Shares (VWEAX)
| Fund Assets | 26.05B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.12% |
| Min. Investment | $50,000 |
| Turnover | 37.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.39% |
| Dividend Growth | 3.37% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 5.43 |
| YTD Return | -1.87% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.93% |
| 5-Year Return | 20.73% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.30 |
| 52-Week High | 5.57 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1004 |
| Inception Date | Nov 12, 2001 |
About VWEAX
Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund invests in a diversified portfolio of medium- and lower-quality corporate bonds, often referred to as “junk bonds.” Created in 1978, this fund seeks to purchase what the advisor considers higher-rated junk bonds. This approach aims to capture consistent income and minimize defaults and principal loss. Although this is a bond fund, high-yield bonds tend to have volatility similar to that of the stock market. This fund may be considered complementary to an already diversified portfolio.Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund is a stand alone product and is separate and distinct from the Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF (VGHY). Differences in scale, investment sub-advisors, certain investment processes, and underlying holdings are expected to produce different investment returns by the funds.
Performance
VWEAX had a total return of 5.93% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.89%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VWEHX | Investor Shares | 0.22% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02821 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02901 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.02875 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02874 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.02905 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.02908 | Oct 1, 2025 |