Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund Admiral Shares (VESGX)
Fund Info
921908794
Jun 5, 2019
Expense Ratio
VESGX features an expense ratio of 0.46%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund Admiral Shares, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund Admiral Shares had a return of 13.81% year-to-date (YTD) and 15.26% in the last 12 months.
VESGX
13.81%
-0.92%
4.17%
15.26%
12.16%
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
23.00%
-0.84%
7.20%
24.88%
12.77%
10.96%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VESGX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.66% | 3.34% | 3.91% | -3.67% | 3.92% | 0.48% | 2.22% | 3.85% | 2.99% | -4.31% | 3.66% | 13.81% | |
| 2023 | 6.87% | -3.21% | 3.35% | 1.76% | -2.26% | 5.79% | 1.34% | -2.31% | -5.19% | -1.45% | 8.50% | 5.96% | 19.61% |
| 2022 | -2.39% | -4.52% | 1.19% | -5.53% | 1.91% | -7.78% | 7.08% | -6.02% | -8.48% | 6.50% | 11.29% | -2.36% | -10.76% |
| 2021 | -1.32% | 3.46% | 4.42% | 3.47% | 3.05% | -0.77% | 1.87% | 1.75% | -3.88% | 5.22% | -3.26% | 6.61% | 21.97% |
| 2020 | -1.10% | -5.98% | -11.61% | 7.82% | 4.77% | 2.75% | 4.32% | 6.85% | -1.30% | -1.83% | 11.99% | 3.52% | 19.43% |
| 2019 | 0.00% | 4.96% | 0.95% | -0.87% | 1.60% | 1.61% | 1.66% | 3.31% | 13.89% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 77, VESGX is among the top 23% of mutual funds on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund Admiral Shares (VESGX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund Admiral Shares provided a 0.16% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.08 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.08 | $0.74 | $0.63 | $0.52 | $0.31 | $0.22 |
Dividend yield | 0.16% | 1.81% | 1.81% | 1.31% | 0.93% | 0.78% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund Admiral 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.74 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.63 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.52 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.31 |
| 2019 | $0.22 | $0.22 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund Admiral 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 Admiral Shares was 30.52%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 99 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund Admiral Shares drawdown is 4.54%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -30.52% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 99 | Aug 12, 2020 | 126 |
| -23.7% | Jan 13, 2022 | 188 | Oct 12, 2022 | 187 | Jul 13, 2023 | 375 |
| -11.09% | Jul 20, 2023 | 71 | Oct 27, 2023 | 32 | Dec 13, 2023 | 103 |
| -6.48% | Oct 13, 2020 | 12 | Oct 28, 2020 | 6 | Nov 5, 2020 | 18 |
| -6.01% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 11 | Aug 20, 2024 | 25 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund Admiral Shares volatility is 3.33%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.