Vanguard Star Fund Investor Shares (VGSTX)
| Fund Assets | 22.65B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.31% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 6.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.44 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.07% |
| Dividend Growth | -28.72% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Previous Close | 28.31 |
| YTD Return | 5.44% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.22% |
| 5-Year Return | 48.79% |
| 52-Week Low | 24.46 |
| 52-Week High | 28.39 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.11 |
| Holdings | 12 |
| Inception Date | Mar 29, 1985 |
About VGSTX
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and income. As a "fund of funds," the fund invests in a diversified portfolio of other Vanguard mutual funds, rather than in individual securities. It follows a balanced investment approach by investing 60% to 70% of its assets in common stocks through eight stock funds; 20% to 30% of its assets in bonds through two bond funds; and 10% to 20% of its assets in short-term investments through a short-term bond fund. Through the underlying funds, the fund owns a diversified mix of stocks and bonds.
Performance
VGSTX had a total return of 16.22% in the past year. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.70%, including dividends.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCNSX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series Canada Fund | 0.01% |
| FNDSX | Fidelity | Fidelity Sustainability Bond Index Fund | 0.10% |
| FNORX | Fidelity | Fidelity Nordic Fund | 0.94% |
| FZAEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Focused Emerging Markets Fund - Class Z | 0.89% |
| FZIPX | Fidelity | Fidelity ZERO Extended Market Index Fund | n/a |
Top 10 Holdings
100.00% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Windsor™ II Fund Investor Share | VWNFX | 14.42% |
| Vanguard Long-Term Investment-Grade Fund Investor Shares | VWESX | 12.15% |
| Vanguard US Growth Investor | VWUSX | 12.13% |
| Vanguard GNMA Fund Investor Shares | VFIIX | 11.94% |
| Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade Inv | VFSTX | 11.92% |
| Vanguard International Value Inv | VTRIX | 9.63% |
| Vanguard International Growth Inv | VWIGX | 9.62% |
| Vanguard Windsor Fund Investor Shares | VWNDX | 7.96% |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Inv | VPMCX | 6.27% |
| Vanguard Explorer Fund Investor Class | VEXPX | 3.95% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2023 | $1.22864 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Jun 28, 2023 | $0.2068 | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $1.8564 | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Jun 28, 2022 | $0.1574 | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $1.9975 | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Jun 28, 2021 | $0.141 | Jun 29, 2021 |