Vanguard Global Wellesley Income Fund Investor Shares (VGWIX)
Fund Info
| CUSIP | 921910758 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Nov 2, 2017 |
| Category | Diversified Portfolio |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Multi-Asset |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Value |
Expense Ratio
VGWIX features an expense ratio of 0.41%, falling within the medium range.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Global Wellesley Income Fund Investor 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 Wellesley Income Fund Investor Shares had a return of 7.56% year-to-date (YTD) and 15.16% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 7.56% | 25.82% |
| 1 month | -0.68% | 3.20% |
| 6 months | 5.00% | 14.94% |
| 1 year | 15.16% | 35.92% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 4.14% | 14.22% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 11.43% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VGWIX, 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 | -0.38% | -0.14% | 2.26% | -1.74% | 2.82% | -0.34% | 3.02% | 2.11% | 1.28% | -2.14% | 7.56% | ||
| 2023 | 3.95% | -2.50% | 1.63% | 1.27% | -2.31% | 1.77% | 1.27% | -1.45% | -2.33% | -1.36% | 5.12% | 3.78% | 8.78% |
| 2022 | -0.86% | -1.51% | -0.55% | -3.88% | 1.61% | -3.99% | 2.65% | -3.32% | -5.73% | 2.36% | 6.44% | -1.05% | -8.15% |
| 2021 | -1.08% | 0.52% | 1.76% | 1.73% | 1.33% | -0.17% | 1.00% | 0.41% | -1.59% | 1.38% | -1.23% | 2.25% | 6.41% |
| 2020 | 0.19% | -2.13% | -8.61% | 4.79% | 1.87% | 1.24% | 2.90% | 0.79% | -1.69% | -1.20% | 6.36% | 1.58% | 5.41% |
| 2019 | 3.30% | 1.10% | 1.40% | 1.49% | -2.02% | 3.69% | 0.55% | 0.45% | 0.60% | 1.09% | 0.20% | 1.28% | 13.82% |
| 2018 | 0.99% | -2.16% | -0.15% | 0.20% | -0.30% | -0.28% | 2.15% | -0.45% | -0.22% | -3.00% | 0.89% | -2.04% | -4.39% |
| 2017 | 0.00% | 0.20% | 0.74% | 0.94% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of VGWIX is 76, placing it in the top 24% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Global Wellesley Income Fund Investor Shares (VGWIX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Global Wellesley Income Fund Investor Shares provided a 3.62% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.80 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.80 | $0.64 | $0.28 | $0.50 | $0.40 | $0.45 | $0.51 | $0.06 |
Dividend yield | 3.62% | 3.03% | 1.41% | 2.27% | 1.89% | 2.16% | 2.74% | 0.28% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Global Wellesley Income 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.64 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.28 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.50 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.40 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.45 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.51 |
| 2017 | $0.06 | $0.06 |
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 Wellesley Income 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 Wellesley Income Fund Investor Shares was 17.74%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 161 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Global Wellesley Income Fund Investor Shares drawdown is 1.60%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -17.74% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 161 | Nov 9, 2020 | 184 |
| -15.95% | Jan 14, 2022 | 189 | Oct 14, 2022 | 349 | Mar 7, 2024 | 538 |
| -7.39% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 69 | Apr 4, 2019 | 298 |
| -2.82% | Mar 28, 2024 | 13 | Apr 16, 2024 | 15 | May 7, 2024 | 28 |
| -2.54% | Oct 2, 2024 | 23 | Nov 1, 2024 | — | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Global Wellesley Income Fund Investor Shares volatility is 1.44%, 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.