- ISIN
- US9219352013
- CUSIP
- 921935201
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- May 14, 2001
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Diversified Portfolio
- Min. Investment
- $50,000
- 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
- $125B
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Performance
VWENX Performance Chart
Vanguard Wellington Fund Admiral Shares (VWENX) is up 6.9% since the beginning of the year. VWENX is currently trading at $82 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VWENX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,532.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Wellington Fund Admiral Shares (VWENX) has returned 6.91% so far this year and 19.86% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VWENX has returned 10.36% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
Vanguard Wellington Fund Admiral Shares
- 1D
- 1.35%
- 1M
- 1.77%
- YTD
- 6.91%
- 6M
- 7.89%
- 1Y
- 19.86%
- 3Y*
- 15.09%
- 5Y*
- 8.90%
- 10Y*
- 10.36%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.57%
- 1M
- 1.39%
- YTD
- 9.73%
- 6M
- 10.46%
- 1Y
- 24.50%
- 3Y*
- 19.43%
- 5Y*
- 12.21%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
VWENX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 14, 2001, VWENX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.69%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.4 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +8.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -12.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, VWENX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 11, 2003 with a return of +8.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -8.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.79% | -0.06% | -4.03% | 6.99% | 3.36% | -0.00% | 6.91% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.27% | -0.24% | -3.59% | 0.11% | 4.25% | 4.02% | 1.56% | 1.58% | 2.54% | 2.04% | 1.18% | -0.01% | 16.63% |
| 2024 | 0.52% | 2.54% | 2.39% | -2.82% | 3.35% | 2.15% | 1.54% | 2.22% | 1.34% | -1.31% | 4.16% | -1.91% | 14.82% |
| 2023 | 3.75% | -3.25% | 2.96% | 2.07% | -1.09% | 3.18% | 2.00% | -1.56% | -3.47% | -1.07% | 6.74% | 3.82% | 14.40% |
| 2022 | -3.71% | -3.25% | 0.51% | -6.31% | 1.27% | -5.55% | 5.66% | -3.06% | -7.12% | 4.63% | 5.69% | -2.92% | -14.31% |
| 2021 | -1.16% | 1.52% | 3.19% | 4.18% | 0.83% | 1.19% | 2.45% | 1.95% | -3.28% | 4.19% | -0.97% | 3.81% | 19.09% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Wellington Fund Admiral Shares has an annualized alpha of 3.23%, beta of 0.60, and R2 of 0.90 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 14, 2001.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (68.62%) than losses (62.16%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 3.23% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.60 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
- 3.23%
- Beta
- 0.60
- R²
- 0.90
- Upside Capture
- 68.62%
- Downside Capture
- 62.16%
Expense Ratio
VWENX has an expense ratio of 0.16%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VWENX ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% 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 Wellington Fund Admiral Shares (VWENX) 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.
| VWENX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.33 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.51 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.43 | 1.36 | +0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.03 | 2.71 | +0.33 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.70 | 12.15 | +1.55 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Wellington Fund Admiral Shares provided a 10.86% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $8.91 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $8.91 | $8.91 | $8.02 | $4.34 | $5.49 | $7.31 | $6.01 | $3.55 | $6.14 | $4.27 | $3.05 | $4.18 |
Dividend yield | 10.86% | 11.55% | 10.85% | 6.08% | 8.28% | 8.72% | 7.85% | 4.74% | 9.58% | 5.88% | 4.53% | 6.58% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Wellington 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 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $7.64 | $8.91 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.75 | $8.02 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.17 | $4.34 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.41 | $5.49 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.13 | $7.31 |
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 Wellington 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 Wellington Fund Admiral Shares was 36.02%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 404 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Wellington Fund Admiral Shares drawdown is 0.23%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -36.02%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 1y 7mo | 3y 4dOct 2007 - Oct 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -25.33%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 4mo 22d | 6mo 1dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -23.46%Oct 2002 | 1y 4mo | 1y 1mo | 2y 5moMay 2001 - Nov 2003 |
Bear market2022 | -20.84%Oct 2022 | 9mo 20d | 1y 4mo | 2y 1moDec 2021 - Feb 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -11.98%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 29d | 3mo 16dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VWENX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -36.02% | -56.78% | +20.76% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.77% | -9.10% | +2.33% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -11.98% | -18.90% | +6.92% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.84% | -25.43% | +4.59% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -25.33% | -33.92% | +8.59% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.23% | -1.29% | +1.06% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.35% | -10.72% | +6.37% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.50% | 2.02% | -0.52% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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