Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Investor Shares (VWEHX)
| Fund Assets | 25.85B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.22% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 44.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.34 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.26% |
| Dividend Growth | 1.54% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 5.48 |
| YTD Return | 1.48% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.43% |
| 5-Year Return | 20.55% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.41 |
| 52-Week High | 5.57 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.34 |
| Holdings | 1020 |
| Inception Date | Dec 27, 1978 |
About VWEHX
The Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund invests in a diversified collection of corporate debt securities, often referred to as "junk bonds," which are typically of medium or lower credit quality. Launched in 1978, this fund employs a strategy focused on acquiring what its advisor considers the higher-quality bonds within this speculative category. This selective method aims to generate consistent income for investors while striving to minimize the potential for defaults and capital erosion. Despite being a fixed-income product, high-yield bonds are known to exhibit price fluctuations comparable to those found in the stock market. Consequently, this fund may be a suitable addition to an already well-diversified investment portfolio. It's important to note that the Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund is a distinct and standalone offering, separate from the Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF (VGHY). Due to differences in their operational scale, appointed sub-advisors, specific investment processes, and underlying security selections, these two offerings are expected to deliver differing investment returns.
Performance
VWEHX had a total return of 5.43% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.70%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VWEAX | Admiral Shares | 0.12% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.02864 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.02901 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.02865 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.02852 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02779 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02854 | Feb 2, 2026 |