Vanguard Long-Term Investment-Grade Fund Investor Shares (VWESX)
Fund Info
| ISIN | US9220311099 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 922031109 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Jul 9, 1973 |
| Category | Total Bond Market |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
VWESX has an expense ratio of 0.22%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Long-Term Investment-Grade 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 Long-Term Investment-Grade Fund Investor Shares had a return of -1.35% year-to-date (YTD) and 9.09% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Long-Term Investment-Grade Fund Investor Shares had an annualized return of 0.86%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that Vanguard Long-Term Investment-Grade Fund Investor Shares did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | -1.35% | 25.48% |
| 1 month | -2.87% | 2.14% |
| 6 months | 1.80% | 12.76% |
| 1 year | 9.09% | 33.14% |
| 5 years (annualized) | -3.25% | 13.96% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 0.86% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VWESX, 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 | -0.83% | -2.59% | 1.83% | -5.04% | 2.71% | 0.68% | 3.30% | 2.18% | 2.51% | -4.38% | -1.35% | ||
| 2023 | 7.06% | -5.05% | 3.96% | 1.00% | -2.79% | 1.15% | -0.49% | -1.88% | -5.66% | -4.24% | 10.24% | 7.10% | 9.30% |
| 2022 | -5.15% | -2.92% | -3.02% | -9.43% | 0.78% | -3.66% | 4.62% | -4.68% | -8.64% | -3.03% | 8.87% | -1.51% | -25.61% |
| 2021 | -2.90% | -3.68% | -3.66% | 2.27% | 0.64% | 3.70% | 2.31% | -0.37% | -2.05% | 1.43% | 0.79% | -2.68% | -4.46% |
| 2020 | 5.14% | 2.71% | -6.10% | 5.28% | 0.54% | 2.34% | 6.02% | -4.38% | -0.17% | -1.43% | 4.79% | -3.19% | 11.16% |
| 2019 | 2.67% | -0.18% | 4.47% | -0.16% | 3.42% | 3.11% | 1.07% | 7.00% | -1.97% | 0.12% | 0.38% | -2.11% | 18.87% |
| 2018 | -2.02% | -3.34% | 0.55% | -1.95% | 0.46% | -0.67% | 1.29% | 0.25% | -0.88% | -3.15% | 0.04% | 3.17% | -6.25% |
| 2017 | 0.36% | 1.82% | -0.82% | 1.44% | 2.12% | 1.30% | 0.73% | 1.58% | -0.42% | 0.72% | 0.41% | 0.63% | 10.29% |
| 2016 | 1.40% | 1.45% | 3.55% | 1.88% | 0.07% | 4.04% | 2.81% | 0.06% | -1.02% | -2.47% | -5.17% | -0.43% | 5.93% |
| 2015 | 5.86% | -2.95% | -0.28% | -2.32% | -2.28% | -3.23% | 2.59% | -1.30% | 1.36% | 0.96% | -0.12% | -1.80% | -3.83% |
| 2014 | 4.25% | 1.57% | 0.31% | 1.97% | 2.33% | 0.28% | 0.29% | 3.14% | -2.53% | 2.10% | 1.58% | 0.27% | 16.53% |
| 2013 | -1.45% | 1.11% | -0.63% | 3.58% | -4.74% | -4.90% | 0.72% | -1.51% | 0.51% | 2.18% | -0.72% | -0.71% | -6.69% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VWESX is 8, indicating that it is in the bottom 8% 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.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Long-Term Investment-Grade Fund Investor Shares (VWESX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Long-Term Investment-Grade Fund Investor Shares provided a 4.95% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.38 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.38 | $0.37 | $0.35 | $0.34 | $0.37 | $0.40 | $0.41 | $0.43 | $0.44 | $0.45 | $0.47 | $0.49 |
Dividend yield | 4.95% | 4.55% | 4.44% | 3.12% | 3.17% | 3.68% | 4.32% | 3.99% | 4.35% | 4.53% | 4.36% | 5.03% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Long-Term Investment-Grade 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 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.32 | |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.37 |
| 2022 | $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 |
| 2021 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.34 |
| 2020 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.37 |
| 2019 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.40 |
| 2018 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.41 |
| 2017 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.43 |
| 2016 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.44 |
| 2015 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.45 |
| 2014 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.47 |
| 2013 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.49 |
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 Long-Term Investment-Grade 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 Long-Term Investment-Grade Fund Investor Shares was 39.13%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Vanguard Long-Term Investment-Grade Fund Investor Shares drawdown is 27.14%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -39.13% | Aug 7, 2020 | 558 | Oct 24, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -20.82% | Mar 9, 2020 | 9 | Mar 19, 2020 | 75 | Jul 7, 2020 | 84 |
| -17.84% | Nov 27, 2007 | 235 | Oct 31, 2008 | 40 | Dec 30, 2008 | 275 |
| -13.53% | May 2, 2013 | 78 | Aug 21, 2013 | 192 | May 28, 2014 | 270 |
| -13.44% | Mar 6, 1987 | 162 | Oct 19, 1987 | 74 | Jan 29, 1988 | 236 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Long-Term Investment-Grade Fund Investor Shares volatility is 3.65%, 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.