- CUSIP
- 921910741
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Nov 2, 2017
- Category
- Diversified Portfolio
- Min. Investment
- $50,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
VGYAX Performance Chart
Vanguard Global Wellesley Income Fund Admiral Shares (VGYAX) is up 4.5% since the beginning of the year. VGYAX is currently trading at $30 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VGYAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,290.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Global Wellesley Income Fund Admiral Shares (VGYAX) has returned 4.46% so far this year and 11.28% over the past 12 months.
Vanguard Global Wellesley Income Fund Admiral Shares
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- 0.35%
- YTD
- 4.46%
- 6M
- 4.64%
- 1Y
- 11.28%
- 3Y*
- 9.62%
- 5Y*
- 5.22%
- 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%
VGYAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 18, 2017, VGYAX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.45%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 12.9 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +6.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, VGYAX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +2.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -5.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.08% | 2.71% | -3.24% | 1.90% | 0.87% | 0.18% | 4.46% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.48% | 1.61% | 0.37% | 0.72% | 1.51% | 1.63% | -0.53% | 1.87% | 0.89% | 0.21% | 2.08% | 0.75% | 13.31% |
| 2024 | -0.38% | -0.11% | 2.25% | -1.73% | 2.83% | -0.33% | 3.06% | 2.12% | 1.24% | -2.11% | 1.68% | -2.33% | 6.15% |
| 2023 | 3.96% | -2.50% | 1.63% | 1.29% | -2.28% | 1.81% | 1.25% | -1.43% | -2.30% | -1.37% | 5.12% | 3.82% | 8.95% |
| 2022 | -0.87% | -1.50% | -0.55% | -3.89% | 1.64% | -4.01% | 2.73% | -3.32% | -5.72% | 2.40% | 6.45% | -1.08% | -8.06% |
| 2021 | -1.05% | 0.49% | 1.79% | 1.76% | 1.32% | -0.13% | 1.02% | 0.40% | -1.58% | 1.40% | -1.24% | 2.30% | 6.58% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Global Wellesley Income Fund Admiral Shares has an annualized alpha of 1.38%, beta of 0.28, and R2 of 0.62 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 18, 2017.
- This fund participated in 45.27% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 34.80% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.28 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
- 1.38%
- Beta
- 0.28
- R²
- 0.62
- Upside Capture
- 34.80%
- Downside Capture
- 45.27%
Expense Ratio
VGYAX has an expense ratio of 0.28%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VGYAX ranks 58 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Global Wellesley Income Fund Admiral Shares (VGYAX) 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.
| VGYAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.13 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.36 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.37 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.46 | 2.78 | -0.32 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.25 | 12.44 | -3.19 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Global Wellesley Income Fund Admiral Shares provided a 3.97% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.19 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.19 | $1.17 | $1.05 | $0.83 | $0.39 | $0.66 | $0.53 | $0.58 | $1.01 | $0.07 |
Dividend yield | 3.97% | 4.01% | 3.90% | 3.15% | 1.54% | 2.40% | 1.99% | 2.26% | 4.36% | 0.30% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Global Wellesley Income 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.56 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $1.17 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $1.05 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.83 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.39 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.66 |
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 Wellesley Income 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 Wellesley Income Fund Admiral Shares was 17.71%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 161 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Global Wellesley Income Fund Admiral Shares drawdown is 0.47%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -17.71%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 7mo 21d | 8mo 23dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -15.89%Oct 2022 | 9mo 3d | 1y 4mo | 2y 1moJan 2022 - Mar 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -7.34%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 3mo 9d | 1y 2moJan 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.55%Mar 2026 | 18d | 2mo 28d | 3mo 16dMar 2026 - Jun 2026 |
2025 selloff2025 | -4.17%Apr 2025 | 18d | 20d | 1mo 8dMar 2025 - Apr 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VGYAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -17.71% | -56.78% | +39.07% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.55% | -9.10% | +4.55% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -5.34% | -18.90% | +13.56% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.89% | -25.43% | +9.54% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.47% | -1.80% | +1.33% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.64% | -10.71% | +8.07% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.21% | 2.03% | -0.82% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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