Vanguard Windsor II Fund Investor Shares (VWNFX)
Fund Info
922018205
Jun 24, 1985
North America (U.S.)
$3,000
Large-Cap
Value
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Windsor II 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 Windsor II Fund Investor Shares had a return of 16.58% year-to-date (YTD) and 24.82% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Windsor II Fund Investor Shares had an annualized return of 10.69%, which was very close to the S&P 500 benchmark's annualized return of 11.10%.
VWNFX
16.58%
-0.62%
5.85%
24.82%
13.31%
10.69%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
23.56%
0.49%
11.03%
30.56%
13.70%
11.10%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VWNFX, 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 | 0.93% | 3.74% | 3.96% | -3.60% | 3.40% | 1.35% | 2.99% | 1.56% | 0.51% | -1.34% | 16.58% | ||
| 2023 | 6.68% | -3.17% | 1.30% | 1.56% | -1.39% | 5.79% | 4.02% | -2.58% | -3.61% | -2.10% | 8.31% | 5.37% | 21.01% |
| 2022 | -2.84% | -2.27% | 1.32% | -6.91% | 1.91% | -9.23% | 8.14% | -3.63% | -9.33% | 9.84% | 6.22% | -5.03% | -13.26% |
| 2021 | -0.26% | 6.32% | 4.94% | 4.64% | 1.93% | 0.24% | 1.48% | 1.98% | -3.52% | 5.99% | -2.50% | 4.95% | 28.84% |
| 2020 | -1.54% | -8.62% | -16.27% | 12.80% | 4.20% | 1.69% | 5.26% | 5.69% | -3.09% | -0.66% | 13.31% | 4.70% | 14.41% |
| 2019 | 8.00% | 2.92% | 0.69% | 4.42% | -7.20% | 7.17% | 1.45% | -2.92% | 3.09% | 2.45% | 3.79% | 2.82% | 29.02% |
| 2018 | 5.18% | -5.03% | -2.83% | 0.98% | 0.81% | 0.43% | 4.52% | 1.72% | 0.61% | -6.03% | 1.18% | -9.45% | -8.62% |
| 2017 | 1.11% | 3.35% | 0.30% | 0.33% | 0.38% | 2.11% | 0.29% | -1.06% | 3.12% | 1.12% | 2.63% | 2.08% | 16.83% |
| 2016 | -5.25% | -0.98% | 6.81% | 2.59% | 1.16% | -0.88% | 3.48% | 1.24% | -0.64% | -1.46% | 5.54% | 2.93% | 14.87% |
| 2015 | -3.97% | 5.86% | -1.71% | 1.64% | 1.35% | -1.95% | 0.99% | -6.33% | -2.95% | 7.40% | -0.27% | -2.38% | -3.12% |
| 2014 | -3.48% | 4.51% | 2.00% | 0.74% | 1.92% | 1.86% | -2.10% | 3.63% | -1.64% | 1.43% | 2.68% | -0.43% | 11.34% |
| 2013 | 4.90% | 0.78% | 4.35% | 2.19% | 3.02% | -1.17% | 4.73% | -3.09% | 2.45% | 4.27% | 3.07% | 1.89% | 30.68% |
Expense Ratio
VWNFX features an expense ratio of 0.34%, falling within the medium range.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of VWNFX is 78, placing it in the top 22% 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 Windsor II Fund Investor Shares (VWNFX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Windsor II Fund Investor Shares provided a 1.55% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.77 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.77 | $0.71 | $0.60 | $0.54 | $0.51 | $0.77 | $0.81 | $0.76 | $3.33 | $0.81 | $0.87 | $0.73 |
Dividend yield | 1.55% | 1.64% | 1.61% | 1.18% | 1.30% | 2.12% | 2.61% | 2.00% | 9.46% | 2.41% | 2.33% | 2.00% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Windsor II 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.71 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.60 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.54 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.51 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.77 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.81 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.76 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.94 | $3.33 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.81 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.87 |
| 2013 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.73 |
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 Windsor II 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 Windsor II Fund Investor Shares was 57.57%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 970 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Windsor II Fund Investor Shares drawdown is 1.78%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -57.57% | Jul 16, 2007 | 415 | Mar 9, 2009 | 970 | Jan 15, 2013 | 1385 |
| -37.44% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 161 | Nov 9, 2020 | 188 |
| -34.57% | May 22, 2001 | 344 | Oct 9, 2002 | 321 | Jan 21, 2004 | 665 |
| -30.61% | Aug 26, 1987 | 90 | Dec 29, 1987 | 359 | May 15, 1989 | 449 |
| -25.9% | Oct 10, 1989 | 263 | Oct 11, 1990 | 219 | Aug 14, 1991 | 482 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Windsor II Fund Investor Shares volatility is 3.58%, 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.