- CUSIP
- 921910774
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Nov 2, 2017
- Region
- Global (Global)
- Category
- Global Allocation, Diversified Portfolio
- Min. Investment
- $3,000
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
- Assets Under Management
- $3B
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Performance
VGWLX Performance Chart
Vanguard Global Wellington Fund Investor Shares (VGWLX) is up 9.9% since the beginning of the year. VGWLX is currently trading at $30 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VGWLX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,501.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Global Wellington Fund Investor Shares (VGWLX) has returned 9.93% so far this year and 21.24% over the past 12 months.
Vanguard Global Wellington Fund Investor Shares
- 1D
- 0.31%
- 1M
- 0.08%
- YTD
- 9.93%
- 6M
- 10.09%
- 1Y
- 21.24%
- 3Y*
- 13.32%
- 5Y*
- 8.46%
- 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%
VGWLX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 14, 2018, VGWLX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.75%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.7 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +9.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, VGWLX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +5.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -7.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.27% | 3.57% | -4.96% | 5.21% | 2.39% | -0.58% | 9.93% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.46% | 1.40% | 0.22% | -0.77% | 2.71% | 2.21% | -0.71% | 2.59% | 1.42% | 1.24% | 2.30% | 1.13% | 17.34% |
| 2024 | -0.04% | 0.79% | 3.28% | -2.13% | 2.68% | -0.85% | 3.46% | 2.12% | 0.38% | -2.08% | 1.64% | -3.02% | 6.13% |
| 2023 | 3.78% | -2.53% | 1.77% | 1.60% | -2.23% | 3.19% | 2.15% | -1.58% | -2.11% | -1.35% | 5.86% | 3.64% | 12.40% |
| 2022 | -1.03% | -1.78% | 0.10% | -4.77% | 1.82% | -5.62% | 3.90% | -3.42% | -6.78% | 5.53% | 7.58% | -1.89% | -7.22% |
| 2021 | -0.92% | 2.24% | 2.94% | 2.46% | 2.20% | -0.30% | 0.70% | 0.93% | -1.98% | 3.13% | -2.70% | 4.14% | 13.36% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Global Wellington Fund Investor Shares has an annualized alpha of 1.95%, beta of 0.51, and R2 of 0.82 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 14, 2018.
- This fund participated in 61.32% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 55.66% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.51 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 1.95%
- Beta
- 0.51
- R²
- 0.82
- Upside Capture
- 55.66%
- Downside Capture
- 61.32%
Expense Ratio
VGWLX has an expense ratio of 0.43%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VGWLX ranks 78 for risk / return — better than 78% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Global Wellington Fund Investor Shares (VGWLX) 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.
| VGWLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.51 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.83 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.48 | 1.37 | +0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.12 | 2.78 | +0.34 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.65 | 12.44 | +0.21 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Global Wellington Fund Investor Shares provided a 6.05% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.81 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.81 | $1.84 | $1.85 | $0.65 | $1.02 | $0.85 | $0.37 | $0.45 | $0.48 |
Dividend yield | 6.05% | 6.66% | 7.34% | 2.54% | 4.36% | 3.23% | 1.54% | 1.99% | 2.51% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Global Wellington 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 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.40 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.17 | $1.84 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.22 | $1.85 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.65 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $1.02 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.85 |
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 Wellington 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 Wellington Fund Investor Shares was 25.28%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 161 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Global Wellington Fund Investor Shares drawdown is 0.97%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -25.28%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 7mo 21d | 9moFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -17.52%Sep 2022 | 8mo 20d | 1y 2mo | 1y 10moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -10.65%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 2mo 27d | 5mo 28dSep 2018 - Mar 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -7.67%Apr 2025 | 19d | 1mo 8d | 1mo 27dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -6.68%Mar 2026 | 25d | 1mo 9d | 2mo 4dMar 2026 - May 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VGWLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -25.28% | -56.78% | +31.50% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.68% | -9.10% | +2.42% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -7.67% | -18.90% | +11.23% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.52% | -25.43% | +7.91% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.97% | -1.80% | +0.83% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.92% | -10.71% | +7.79% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.65% | 2.03% | -0.38% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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