- ISIN
- US9219092064
- CUSIP
- 921909206
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Sep 30, 1994
- Category
- Diversified Portfolio
- Min. Investment
- $3,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $4B
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Performance
VASIX Performance Chart
Vanguard LifeStrategy Income Fund (VASIX) is up 3.2% since the beginning of the year. VASIX is currently trading at $16 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VASIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,152.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard LifeStrategy Income Fund (VASIX) has returned 3.21% so far this year and 9.10% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VASIX has returned 4.08% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.54% annually.
Vanguard LifeStrategy Income Fund
- 1D
- 0.37%
- 1M
- 1.25%
- YTD
- 3.21%
- 6M
- 3.47%
- 1Y
- 9.10%
- 3Y*
- 8.02%
- 5Y*
- 2.87%
- 10Y*
- 4.08%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.34%
- YTD
- 8.39%
- 6M
- 8.57%
- 1Y
- 24.33%
- 3Y*
- 18.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- 13.54%
VASIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 30, 1994, VASIX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.47%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 12.3 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -6.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, VASIX closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +3.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -2.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.89% | 1.57% | -2.84% | 2.05% | 1.38% | 0.19% | 3.21% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.00% | 1.25% | -0.81% | 0.79% | 0.79% | 1.90% | 0.00% | 1.29% | 1.54% | 0.95% | 0.31% | 0.07% | 9.42% |
| 2024 | -0.39% | -0.00% | 1.28% | -2.30% | 1.81% | 0.98% | 2.24% | 1.42% | 1.56% | -2.02% | 1.67% | 0.34% | 6.67% |
| 2023 | 3.84% | -2.36% | 2.63% | 0.61% | -0.80% | 0.88% | 0.74% | -0.94% | -2.60% | -1.54% | 5.04% | 4.09% | 9.63% |
| 2022 | -2.42% | -1.51% | -1.79% | -4.32% | 0.20% | -2.91% | 3.45% | -3.14% | -4.92% | 0.57% | 4.26% | -1.93% | -13.94% |
| 2021 | -0.64% | -0.76% | -0.15% | 1.24% | 0.52% | 0.79% | 1.15% | 0.28% | -1.59% | 0.81% | -0.06% | 0.33% | 1.92% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard LifeStrategy Income Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.50%, beta of 0.21, and R2 of 0.59 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 30, 1994.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (28.97%) than losses (20.97%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 3.50% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.21 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 3.50%
- Beta
- 0.21
- R²
- 0.59
- Upside Capture
- 28.97%
- Downside Capture
- 20.97%
Expense Ratio
VASIX has an expense ratio of 0.11%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VASIX ranks 51 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard LifeStrategy Income Fund (VASIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| VASIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.02 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.22 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.35 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.33 | 2.66 | -0.33 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.60 | 11.86 | -2.27 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard LifeStrategy Income Fund provided a 4.11% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.66 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.66 | $0.66 | $1.14 | $0.48 | $0.29 | $0.67 | $0.37 | $0.44 | $0.53 | $0.24 | $0.34 | $0.37 |
Dividend yield | 4.11% | 4.18% | 7.61% | 3.17% | 2.02% | 3.95% | 2.15% | 2.73% | 3.55% | 1.52% | 2.26% | 2.57% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard LifeStrategy Income Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.66 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $1.14 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.48 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.29 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.67 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard LifeStrategy Income Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Vanguard LifeStrategy Income Fund was 18.17%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 562 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -18.17%Oct 2022 | 11mo 14d | 2y 3mo | 3y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2025 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -18.03%Mar 2009 | 9mo 23d | 8mo 12d | 1y 6moMay 2008 - Nov 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -9.35%Mar 2020 | 24d | 2mo 16d | 3mo 10dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -7.03%Jul 2002 | 4mo 18d | 5mo 17d | 10mo 5dMar 2002 - Jan 2003 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -4.36%Apr 2001 | 2mo | 2mo 3d | 4mo 3dFeb 2001 - Jun 2001 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VASIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -18.17% | -56.78% | +38.61% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.90% | -9.10% | +5.20% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -5.58% | -18.90% | +13.32% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.17% | -25.43% | +7.26% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -18.17% | -33.92% | +15.75% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -2.49% | +2.49% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.92% | -10.72% | +8.80% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.94% | 2.03% | -1.09% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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