Vanguard Wellington Admiral (VWENX)
| Fund Assets | 124.70B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.16% |
| Min. Investment | $50,000 |
| Turnover | 62.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 8.90 |
| Dividend Yield | 11.00% |
| Dividend Growth | 10.62% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 80.90 |
| YTD Return | 6.50% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.25% |
| 5-Year Return | 51.41% |
| 52-Week Low | 72.74 |
| 52-Week High | 85.06 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.62 |
| Holdings | 1634 |
| Inception Date | May 14, 2001 |
About VWENX
Tracing its origins back to 1929, the Wellington Fund holds the distinction of being Vanguard's inaugural mutual fund and the longest-standing balanced fund in the nation. Its investment approach typically allocates approximately two-thirds of its assets to equities and the remaining one-third to fixed-income securities. A key feature of this fund is its extensive diversification, accomplished by investing in both stocks and bonds across a comprehensive range of economic sectors. This broad strategy ensures that the performance of any single holding will not disproportionately affect the fund's overall returns. It is particularly well-suited for individuals with an extended investment horizon who seek capital appreciation and are comfortable navigating the inherent volatility of the stock market, potentially serving as a foundational component of their investment portfolio.
Performance
VWENX had a total return of 16.25% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.13%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VWELX | Investor Shares | 0.24% |
Top 10 Holdings
28.52% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 5.59% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 4.13% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 4.08% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 3.70% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.09% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.24% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 1.68% |
| Wells Fargo & Company | WFC | 1.64% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | MRK | 1.23% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 1.14% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | $0.4432 | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.4218 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $7.64026 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.3962 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.4528 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.423 | Mar 24, 2025 |