- CUSIP
- 921908810
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Jun 5, 2019
- Category
- ESG, Global Equities
- Min. Investment
- $3,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Assets Under Management
- $2B
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Performance
VEIGX Performance Chart
Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund Investor Shares (VEIGX) is up 12.1% since the beginning of the year. VEIGX is currently trading at $42 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VEIGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,711.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund Investor Shares (VEIGX) has returned 12.07% so far this year and 19.78% over the past 12 months.
Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund Investor Shares
- 1D
- 1.44%
- 1M
- 4.44%
- YTD
- 12.07%
- 6M
- 11.58%
- 1Y
- 19.78%
- 3Y*
- 15.99%
- 5Y*
- 11.34%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
VEIGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 14, 2019, VEIGX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.20%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, VEIGX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.45% | 0.60% | -7.04% | 8.38% | 4.42% | 2.37% | 12.07% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.41% | -0.62% | -4.16% | 1.91% | 5.90% | 2.36% | -1.96% | 1.84% | 1.62% | -0.70% | 0.62% | 1.70% | 12.19% |
| 2024 | 0.68% | 3.33% | 3.88% | -3.65% | 3.90% | 0.48% | 2.18% | 3.88% | 2.96% | -4.33% | 3.66% | -1.37% | 16.20% |
| 2023 | 6.86% | -3.21% | 3.35% | 1.72% | -2.26% | 5.78% | 1.35% | -2.32% | -5.19% | -1.47% | 8.48% | 5.95% | 19.49% |
| 2022 | -2.43% | -4.52% | 1.21% | -5.54% | 1.92% | -7.82% | 7.08% | -6.04% | -8.47% | 6.49% | 11.27% | -2.37% | -10.85% |
| 2021 | -1.31% | 3.42% | 4.73% | 3.46% | 3.07% | -0.79% | 1.87% | 1.73% | -3.89% | 5.22% | -3.28% | 6.60% | 22.19% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund Investor Shares has an annualized alpha of 2.59%, beta of 0.80, and R2 of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 14, 2019.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (87.51%) than losses (85.72%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.59% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.59%
- Beta
- 0.80
- R²
- 0.84
- Upside Capture
- 87.51%
- Downside Capture
- 85.72%
Expense Ratio
VEIGX has an expense ratio of 0.56%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VEIGX ranks 28 for risk / return — below 28% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund Investor Shares (VEIGX) 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.
| VEIGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.61 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.71 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.37 | -0.12 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.77 | 2.78 | -1.02 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.67 | 12.44 | -5.77 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund Investor Shares provided a 3.81% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.61 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.61 | $1.75 | $1.76 | $0.56 | $0.59 | $0.83 | $0.26 | $0.17 |
Dividend yield | 3.81% | 4.54% | 4.87% | 1.72% | 2.11% | 2.63% | 0.99% | 0.77% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund Investor Shares. 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 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.86 | $1.75 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.70 | $1.76 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.56 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.59 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.83 |
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 Global ESG Select Stock Fund Investor Shares. 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 Global ESG Select Stock Fund Investor Shares was 30.54%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 99 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -30.54%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 4mo 22d | 6mo 1dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -23.77%Oct 2022 | 9mo 2d | 9mo 4d | 1y 6moJan 2022 - Jul 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -14.53%Apr 2025 | 1mo 3d | 1mo 4d | 2mo 7dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2023 correction2023 | -11.13%Oct 2023 | 3mo 9d | 1mo 17d | 4mo 26dJul 2023 - Dec 2023 |
2026 correction2026 | -10.78%Mar 2026 | 1mo 28d | 1mo 10d | 3mo 8dJan 2026 - May 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VEIGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -30.54% | -56.78% | +26.24% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.78% | -9.10% | -1.68% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -14.53% | -18.90% | +4.37% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.77% | -25.43% | +1.66% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.09% | -10.71% | +6.62% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.85% | 2.03% | +0.82% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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