Vanguard STAR Fund (VGSTX)
Fund Info
US9219091074
921909107
Mar 29, 1985
$1,000
Large-Cap
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard STAR Fund, 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 STAR Fund had a return of 10.19% year-to-date (YTD) and 16.99% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard STAR Fund had an annualized return of 7.43%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.13%, indicating that Vanguard STAR Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
VGSTX
10.19%
-0.51%
4.66%
16.99%
7.72%
7.43%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.05%
1.08%
11.50%
30.38%
13.77%
11.13%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VGSTX, 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 | -0.26% | 2.43% | 2.41% | -3.38% | 3.43% | 1.02% | 1.89% | 1.99% | 1.75% | -2.32% | 10.19% | ||
| 2023 | 7.20% | -3.20% | 2.79% | 0.58% | -0.73% | 3.80% | 2.64% | -2.57% | -4.04% | -2.95% | 8.27% | 5.09% | 17.14% |
| 2022 | -4.35% | -2.42% | -0.24% | -7.43% | 0.69% | -6.26% | 6.08% | -3.61% | -7.84% | 3.66% | 6.82% | -3.46% | -18.05% |
| 2021 | 0.00% | 1.87% | 0.51% | 3.17% | 0.64% | 1.73% | 0.51% | 1.31% | -2.96% | 3.33% | -2.02% | 1.36% | 9.65% |
| 2020 | 0.18% | -3.80% | -9.75% | 8.75% | 4.18% | 3.00% | 4.39% | 3.72% | -1.88% | -0.96% | 9.72% | 3.65% | 21.45% |
| 2019 | 5.90% | 2.31% | 1.13% | 2.65% | -3.90% | 5.07% | 0.52% | -0.56% | 0.90% | 1.96% | 2.47% | 2.12% | 22.21% |
| 2018 | 3.54% | -2.74% | -0.89% | -0.07% | 1.23% | -0.10% | 2.12% | 1.17% | -0.18% | -5.71% | 1.30% | -4.72% | -5.33% |
| 2017 | 2.11% | 2.11% | 0.85% | 1.45% | 1.90% | 0.76% | 1.71% | 0.53% | 1.67% | 1.38% | 1.40% | 1.09% | 18.33% |
| 2016 | -3.74% | -0.58% | 5.07% | 1.19% | 0.72% | -0.08% | 3.42% | 0.61% | 0.53% | -1.82% | 0.41% | 0.88% | 6.55% |
| 2015 | -0.41% | 3.47% | -0.43% | 0.83% | 0.35% | -1.69% | 0.92% | -4.29% | -2.12% | 4.96% | 0.12% | -1.51% | -0.13% |
| 2014 | -1.38% | 3.61% | 0.00% | 0.25% | 1.88% | 1.47% | -1.31% | 2.42% | -1.97% | 1.57% | 1.62% | -0.87% | 7.35% |
| 2013 | 3.03% | 0.33% | 1.81% | 1.96% | 0.36% | -2.14% | 3.58% | -1.55% | 3.56% | 2.91% | 1.48% | 1.36% | 17.81% |
Expense Ratio
VGSTX features an expense ratio of 0.31%, falling within the medium range.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VGSTX is 59, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard STAR Fund (VGSTX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard STAR Fund provided a 2.22% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.65 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.65 | $0.59 | $0.50 | $0.43 | $0.44 | $0.58 | $0.60 | $0.50 | $0.49 | $0.49 | $0.54 | $0.44 |
Dividend yield | 2.22% | 2.21% | 2.08% | 1.36% | 1.42% | 2.11% | 2.52% | 1.85% | 2.08% | 2.09% | 2.18% | 1.82% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard STAR 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.59 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.50 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.43 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.44 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.58 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.60 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.50 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.49 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.49 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.54 |
| 2013 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.44 |
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 STAR 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 STAR Fund was 38.62%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 420 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard STAR Fund drawdown is 1.55%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -38.62% | Nov 1, 2007 | 338 | Mar 9, 2009 | 420 | Nov 4, 2010 | 758 |
| -25.55% | Nov 9, 2021 | 235 | Oct 14, 2022 | 430 | Jul 3, 2024 | 665 |
| -24.4% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 72 | Jul 6, 2020 | 95 |
| -20.91% | May 22, 2001 | 344 | Oct 9, 2002 | 248 | Oct 6, 2003 | 592 |
| -19.9% | Aug 26, 1987 | 92 | Dec 31, 1987 | 288 | Feb 7, 1989 | 380 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard STAR Fund volatility is 2.32%, 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.