Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Investor Shares (VWEHX)
Fund Info
| ISIN | US9220312089 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 922031208 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Dec 27, 1978 |
| Category | High Yield Bonds |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
VWEHX has a high expense ratio of 0.23%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard High-Yield Corporate 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 High-Yield Corporate Fund Investor Shares had a return of 0.71% year-to-date (YTD) and 8.89% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Investor Shares had an annualized return of 4.01%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.84%, indicating that Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Investor Shares did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 0.71% | 10.00% |
| 1 month | 1.27% | 2.41% |
| 6 months | 5.82% | 16.70% |
| 1 year | 8.89% | 26.85% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 3.64% | 12.81% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 4.01% | 10.84% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VWEHX, 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 | -0.24% | 0.12% | 0.87% | -0.98% | 0.71% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 3.39% | -1.62% | 1.44% | 0.67% | -0.84% | 1.28% | 1.08% | 0.12% | -1.41% | -0.64% | 4.47% | 3.36% | 11.67% |
| 2022 | -2.71% | -0.86% | -0.69% | -3.35% | 0.95% | -6.37% | 6.34% | -3.11% | -3.79% | 2.68% | 2.63% | -0.50% | -9.04% |
| 2021 | 0.03% | 0.02% | -0.15% | 1.19% | 0.18% | 1.01% | 0.51% | 0.51% | -0.16% | -0.33% | -0.84% | 1.70% | 3.69% |
| 2020 | 0.09% | -0.79% | -9.96% | 3.87% | 3.75% | 0.23% | 4.52% | 0.57% | -0.82% | 0.38% | 2.96% | 1.22% | 5.31% |
| 2019 | 4.93% | 1.50% | 1.00% | 1.50% | -1.08% | 2.72% | 0.45% | 0.96% | 0.43% | 0.61% | 0.59% | 1.29% | 15.82% |
| 2018 | 0.21% | -1.11% | -0.57% | 0.46% | -0.40% | 0.29% | 1.18% | 1.00% | 0.45% | -1.58% | -0.72% | -2.14% | -2.94% |
| 2017 | 1.00% | 1.44% | -0.22% | 1.30% | 0.96% | 0.27% | 1.13% | 0.12% | 0.77% | 0.09% | -0.27% | 0.27% | 7.05% |
| 2016 | -0.99% | 0.46% | 2.86% | 2.61% | -0.05% | 0.80% | 2.04% | 1.66% | 0.62% | 0.29% | -0.90% | 1.39% | 11.24% |
| 2015 | 0.64% | 1.92% | -1.01% | 0.95% | 0.30% | -1.40% | 0.29% | -0.88% | -2.11% | 2.77% | -1.45% | -1.75% | -1.83% |
| 2014 | 0.67% | 1.92% | 0.15% | 0.62% | 0.95% | 0.60% | -1.17% | 1.62% | -1.84% | 1.97% | -0.54% | -0.36% | 4.61% |
| 2013 | 0.67% | 0.30% | 0.82% | 1.62% | -0.80% | -2.96% | 1.85% | -1.02% | 0.99% | 2.51% | 0.30% | 0.32% | 4.57% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of VWEHX 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.
VWEHX (Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Investor Shares)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Investor Shares (VWEHX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Investor Shares granted a 5.94% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.32 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.32 | $0.31 | $0.26 | $0.25 | $0.28 | $0.31 | $0.32 | $0.31 | $0.32 | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.35 |
Dividend yield | 5.94% | 5.69% | 5.11% | 4.13% | 4.62% | 5.24% | 5.93% | 5.28% | 5.43% | 5.91% | 5.59% | 5.79% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard High-Yield Corporate 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 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.11 | |||||||
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.31 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.26 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.25 |
| 2020 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.28 |
| 2019 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.31 |
| 2018 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.32 |
| 2017 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.31 |
| 2016 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.32 |
| 2015 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.33 |
| 2014 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.33 |
| 2013 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.35 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard High-Yield Corporate 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 High-Yield Corporate Fund Investor Shares was 30.17%, occurring on Nov 24, 2008. Recovery took 202 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Investor Shares drawdown is 0.19%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -30.17% | Jun 4, 2007 | 373 | Nov 24, 2008 | 202 | Sep 15, 2009 | 575 |
| -19.69% | Feb 21, 2020 | 22 | Mar 23, 2020 | 92 | Aug 3, 2020 | 114 |
| -13.94% | Aug 2, 1990 | 58 | Oct 22, 1990 | 119 | Apr 5, 1991 | 177 |
| -13.83% | Jan 4, 2022 | 186 | Sep 29, 2022 | 304 | Dec 14, 2023 | 490 |
| -9.43% | Apr 9, 1987 | 146 | Oct 29, 1987 | 66 | Jan 29, 1988 | 212 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Investor Shares volatility is 0.99%, 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.