- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Nov 16, 2022
- Region
- Global (Broad)
- Category
- Global Equities, ESG
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $131M
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Performance
VEOIX Performance Chart
Vanguard Global Environmental Opportunities Stock Fund Investor Shares (VEOIX) is up 11.0% since the beginning of the year. VEOIX is currently trading at $25 per share.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Global Environmental Opportunities Stock Fund Investor Shares (VEOIX) has returned 10.97% so far this year and 18.96% over the past 12 months.
Vanguard Global Environmental Opportunities Stock Fund Investor Shares
- 1D
- 1.72%
- 1M
- -1.66%
- 6M
- 7.37%
- YTD
- 10.97%
- 1Y
- 18.96%
- 3Y*
- 7.25%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
- ALL TIME*
- 8.27%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
VEOIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 21, 2022, VEOIX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.76%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.6 years.
Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Jan 2023 with a return of +8.5%, while the worst month was Aug 2023 at -8.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, VEOIX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.35% | 5.69% | -6.10% | 7.89% | 0.98% | 2.73% | -3.34% | 10.97% | |||||
| 2025 | 2.36% | -1.13% | -2.73% | 0.66% | 5.22% | 5.25% | -0.41% | 1.88% | 3.52% | 2.09% | -0.81% | -0.22% | 16.46% |
| 2024 | -7.39% | 5.98% | 5.19% | -2.90% | 4.48% | -5.05% | 2.26% | 2.26% | 6.39% | -4.87% | -0.76% | -3.95% | 0.32% |
| 2023 | 8.49% | -2.35% | 4.08% | -1.98% | -3.42% | 6.94% | -0.19% | -8.19% | -6.47% | -4.58% | 7.71% | 7.82% | 6.03% |
| 2022 | 2.54% | -4.91% | -2.49% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Global Environmental Opportunities Stock Fund Investor Shares has an annualized alpha of -4.48%, beta of 0.75, and R2 of 0.54 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 21, 2022.
- This fund participated in 105.15% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 65.66% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -4.48% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- -4.48%
- Beta
- 0.75
- R²
- 0.54
- Upside Capture
- 65.66%
- Downside Capture
- 105.15%
Expense Ratio
VEOIX has an expense ratio of 0.70%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VEOIX ranks 33 for risk / return — above 33% of mutual funds peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is below the peer median.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Global Environmental Opportunities Stock Fund Investor Shares (VEOIX) 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.
| VEOIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.33 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.42 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.25 | -0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.74 | 2.00 | -0.26 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.89 | 8.49 | -2.61 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Global Environmental Opportunities Stock Fund Investor Shares provided a 0.89% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.23 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.18 | $0.30 |
Dividend yield | 0.89% | 0.99% | 0.89% | 1.51% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Global Environmental Opportunities 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.23 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.18 |
| 2023 | $0.30 | $0.30 |
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 Environmental Opportunities 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 Environmental Opportunities Stock Fund Investor Shares was 21.56%, occurring on Oct 23, 2023. Recovery took 141 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Global Environmental Opportunities Stock Fund Investor Shares drawdown is 3.34%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-21.56%Oct 2023 | 3mo 11d | 6mo 25d | 10mo 6dJul 2023 - May 2024 | — |
-20.50%Apr 2025 | 6mo 1d | 2mo 25d | 8mo 26dOct 2024 - Jul 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-9.73%Mar 2026 | 1mo 6d | 1mo 5d | 2mo 11dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 | — |
-8.34%Aug 2024 | 2mo 21d | 1mo 22d | 4mo 13dMay 2024 - Sep 2024 | — |
-7.27%Mar 2023 | 1mo 12d | 3mo 27d | 5mo 9dFeb 2023 - Jul 2023 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| VEOIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -21.56% | -56.78% | +35.22% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.73% | -9.10% | -0.63% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -20.50% | -18.90% | -1.60% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.34% | -1.58% | -1.76% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.42% | -10.70% | +5.28% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.87% | 2.14% | +0.73% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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