Vanguard Global Equity Fund (VHGEX)
Fund Info
| ISIN | US9220382033 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 922038203 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Aug 14, 1995 |
| Category | Global Equities |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Expense Ratio
VHGEX features an expense ratio of 0.45%, 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 Equity 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 Global Equity Fund had a return of 17.49% year-to-date (YTD) and 31.37% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Global Equity Fund had an annualized return of 9.40%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that Vanguard Global Equity Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 17.49% | 25.45% |
| 1 month | 0.58% | 2.91% |
| 6 months | 8.18% | 14.05% |
| 1 year | 31.37% | 35.64% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 10.38% | 14.13% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 9.40% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VHGEX, 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 | -0.58% | 5.55% | 2.98% | -3.77% | 3.98% | 0.65% | 1.58% | 2.60% | 2.30% | -2.03% | 17.49% | ||
| 2023 | 11.59% | -4.46% | 2.53% | 0.31% | -0.24% | 6.46% | 3.85% | -4.05% | -5.77% | -4.24% | 10.93% | 6.34% | 23.52% |
| 2022 | -6.68% | -3.54% | 0.92% | -8.81% | 0.69% | -7.73% | 5.64% | -3.68% | -10.16% | 5.28% | 9.79% | -4.99% | -22.72% |
| 2021 | -0.37% | 4.09% | 1.35% | 4.18% | 1.38% | 1.12% | 0.21% | 1.79% | -4.07% | 5.37% | -4.48% | 2.27% | 13.06% |
| 2020 | -1.67% | -6.46% | -14.53% | 10.88% | 5.20% | 4.56% | 6.00% | 5.91% | -2.66% | -1.68% | 12.67% | 5.43% | 22.38% |
| 2019 | 8.19% | 2.85% | 1.47% | 3.68% | -5.40% | 6.50% | 0.42% | -2.22% | 1.18% | 2.63% | 3.30% | 3.61% | 28.73% |
| 2018 | 5.91% | -4.37% | -0.88% | -0.06% | 1.11% | -0.72% | 2.89% | 0.83% | -0.28% | -8.09% | 2.13% | -7.10% | -9.15% |
| 2017 | 3.87% | 1.71% | 1.72% | 2.74% | 2.96% | 0.78% | 2.60% | 0.96% | 1.80% | 3.24% | 1.13% | 1.34% | 27.80% |
| 2016 | -6.13% | -1.22% | 7.57% | 0.72% | 0.76% | -0.96% | 4.35% | 0.20% | 1.61% | -2.30% | 0.93% | 1.46% | 6.57% |
| 2015 | -1.41% | 5.55% | -0.32% | 1.16% | 0.83% | -2.08% | 0.32% | -6.26% | -2.72% | 6.87% | 0.53% | -2.05% | -0.26% |
| 2014 | -3.58% | 5.17% | 0.63% | 0.21% | 2.29% | 1.79% | -1.92% | 2.69% | -3.89% | 1.28% | 1.51% | -1.56% | 4.31% |
| 2013 | 4.93% | 0.36% | 2.85% | 2.42% | 0.68% | -2.40% | 4.82% | -2.67% | 5.68% | 3.65% | 2.20% | 2.55% | 27.65% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VHGEX 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 Global Equity Fund (VHGEX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Global Equity Fund provided a 0.97% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.37 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.37 | $0.37 | $0.44 | $0.36 | $0.25 | $0.74 | $0.42 | $0.40 | $0.37 | $0.41 | $0.38 | $0.36 |
Dividend yield | 0.97% | 1.15% | 1.65% | 0.92% | 0.67% | 2.33% | 1.59% | 1.29% | 1.51% | 1.71% | 1.56% | 1.53% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Global Equity 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.37 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.44 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.36 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.25 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.74 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.42 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.40 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.37 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.41 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.38 |
| 2013 | $0.36 | $0.36 |
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 Equity 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 Global Equity Fund was 64.62%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1206 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Global Equity Fund drawdown is 1.03%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -64.62% | Nov 1, 2007 | 338 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1206 | Dec 20, 2013 | 1544 |
| -33.23% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 89 | Jul 29, 2020 | 112 |
| -33.02% | Nov 17, 2021 | 229 | Oct 14, 2022 | 397 | May 15, 2024 | 626 |
| -27.6% | May 20, 2002 | 99 | Oct 9, 2002 | 214 | Aug 18, 2003 | 313 |
| -22.97% | Apr 16, 1998 | 123 | Oct 5, 1998 | 113 | Mar 11, 1999 | 236 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Global Equity Fund volatility is 3.81%, 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.