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Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund
ETF
VNQ
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$89.65
-0.06
-0.07%
primary theme
Real Estate Sector Equity
VNQ (ETF)
Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$89.65
-0.06
-0.07%
primary theme
Real Estate Sector Equity
VNQ (ETF)
Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$89.65
-0.06
-0.07%
primary theme
Real Estate Sector Equity
Name
As of 01/17/2025Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
0.6%
1 yr return
9.1%
3 Yr Avg Return
-1.5%
5 Yr Avg Return
2.7%
Net Assets
$70.8 B
Holdings in Top 10
49.7%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$89.7
$78.61
$98.97
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.13%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 7.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Exchange Traded Fund
Name
As of 01/17/2025Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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VNQ - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 0.6%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return -1.5%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 2.7%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.90%
- Dividend Yield 3.8%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard Real Estate Index Fund
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Fund Family NameThe Vanguard Group, Inc.
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Inception DateSep 29, 2004
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Shares Outstanding430758642
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerGerard O’Reilly
Fund Description
The Fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Real Estate 25/50 Index (the Index), an index that is made up of stocks of large, mid-size, and small U.S. companies within the real estate sector, as classified under the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). The GICS real estate sector is composed of equity real estate investment trusts (known as REITs), which include specialized REITs, and real estate management and development companies.The Fund seeks to track the Index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets directly or indirectly through a wholly owned subsidiary (the underlying fund)and holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. The underlying fund is a registered investment company. The Fund may invest a portion of its assets in the underlying fund.
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VNQ - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VNQ Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 0.6% | -5.0% | 2.9% | 13.45% |
| 1 Yr | 9.1% | -7.8% | 19.0% | 44.96% |
| 3 Yr | -1.5%* | -13.2% | 4.5% | 50.00% |
| 5 Yr | 2.7%* | -12.9% | 12.2% | 52.70% |
| 10 Yr | 4.4%* | -2.7% | 12.5% | 50.00% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VNQ Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.8% | -30.2% | 15.6% | 56.30% |
| 2023 | 7.1% | -33.3% | 24.6% | 58.23% |
| 2022 | -28.9% | -51.3% | 39.0% | 30.51% |
| 2021 | 36.6% | -7.7% | 52.3% | 20.00% |
| 2020 | -8.5% | -42.2% | 35.0% | 48.65% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VNQ Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 0.6% | -5.0% | 2.9% | 13.45% |
| 1 Yr | 9.1% | -7.8% | 19.0% | 44.96% |
| 3 Yr | -1.5%* | -13.2% | 4.5% | 50.00% |
| 5 Yr | 2.7%* | -12.9% | 12.2% | 52.70% |
| 10 Yr | 4.4%* | -2.7% | 12.5% | 50.00% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VNQ Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.8% | -12.7% | 17.5% | 65.97% |
| 2023 | 11.8% | -29.6% | 25.0% | 49.79% |
| 2022 | -26.2% | -40.7% | 43.3% | 55.08% |
| 2021 | 40.5% | -0.8% | 54.6% | 53.19% |
| 2020 | -4.7% | -36.6% | 44.3% | 50.45% |
VNQ - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VNQ | Category Low | Category High | VNQ % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 70.8 B | 2.26 M | 70.8 B | 0.43% |
| Number of Holdings | 162 | 22 | 548 | 7.14% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 34.3 B | 2.05 M | 34.3 B | 0.42% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 49.72% | 15.5% | 82.2% | 70.17% |
Top 10 Holdings
- VANG-RL ES2-INS+ 13.67%
- PROLOGIS INC 5.98%
- AMERICAN TOWER C 5.70%
- EQUINIX INC 4.80%
- WELLTOWER INC 4.51%
- DIGITAL REALTY 3.31%
- SIMON PROPERTY 3.15%
- PUBLIC STORAGE 2.98%
- REALTY INCOME 2.96%
- CROWN CASTLE INC 2.67%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VNQ % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.59% | 0.00% | 100.60% | 16.81% |
| Cash | 0.57% | -42.50% | 24.34% | 65.55% |
| Other | 0.00% | -82.45% | 106.21% | 27.31% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 31.13% | 22.69% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 10.95% | 11.39% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -0.43% | 149.68% | 19.33% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VNQ % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 99.32% | 34.46% | 100.00% | 48.23% |
| Communication Services | 0.61% | 0.00% | 11.61% | 7.52% |
| Technology | 0.08% | 0.00% | 12.02% | 18.58% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.55% | 6.64% |
| Industrials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.39% | 13.72% |
| Healthcare | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.53% | 7.96% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 37.05% | 19.47% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 33.11% | 7.52% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.93% | 4.87% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% | 0.00% | 45.29% | 41.15% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 13.69% | 11.50% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VNQ % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 99.59% | 0.00% | 100.60% | 13.45% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 36.61% | 15.13% |
VNQ - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VNQ Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.13% | 0.07% | 8.91% | 96.17% |
| Management Fee | 0.11% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 4.20% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.45% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VNQ Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VNQ Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| VNQ Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 7.00% | 0.11% | 380.00% | 7.66% |
VNQ - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VNQ | Category Low | Category High | VNQ % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.82% | 0.00% | 13.03% | 13.03% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VNQ | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | SemiAnnual | Monthly | Quarterly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VNQ | Category Low | Category High | VNQ % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.90% | -1.14% | 6.05% | 21.28% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VNQ | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.856 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.813 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $1.033 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2024 | $0.732 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $1.068 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.727 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.928 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2023 | $0.770 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2022 | $1.164 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 23, 2022 | $0.916 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 23, 2022 | $0.570 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2022 | $0.577 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2021 | $1.053 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2021 | $0.657 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2021 | $0.729 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2021 | $0.526 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2020 | $1.338 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 25, 2020 | $0.590 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2020 | $0.759 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 10, 2020 | $0.648 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $0.957 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2019 | $0.744 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2019 | $0.827 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2019 | $0.616 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $0.949 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2018 | $1.144 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 18, 2018 | $0.732 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2018 | $0.706 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2017 | $1.264 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 22, 2017 | $0.854 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 23, 2017 | $0.801 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2017 | $0.595 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2016 | $1.695 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 13, 2016 | $0.598 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2016 | $0.764 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2016 | $0.919 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2015 | $1.098 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 23, 2015 | $0.752 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $0.762 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2015 | $0.512 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2014 | $1.103 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2014 | $0.668 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2014 | $0.695 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2014 | $0.453 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2013 | $1.008 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 23, 2013 | $0.618 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2013 | $0.631 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2013 | $0.534 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2012 | $0.797 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2012 | $0.525 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2012 | $0.519 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2012 | $0.502 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2011 | $0.642 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 23, 2011 | $0.497 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2011 | $0.499 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2011 | $0.412 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2010 | $0.595 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2010 | $0.462 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2010 | $0.463 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2010 | $0.371 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2009 | $0.584 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2009 | $0.417 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2009 | $0.485 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2009 | $0.478 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2008 | $0.935 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2008 | $0.772 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2008 | $0.798 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2008 | $0.495 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2007 | $1.014 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2007 | $0.738 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2007 | $0.892 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2007 | $0.467 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2006 | $1.133 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2006 | $0.361 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 25, 2006 | $0.678 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2006 | $0.678 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 20, 2006 | $0.404 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2005 | $1.160 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2005 | $0.467 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 26, 2005 | $0.676 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2005 | $0.644 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2005 | $0.406 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2005 | $0.208 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 22, 2004 | $1.056 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2004 | $0.214 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
VNQ - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Gerard O’Reilly
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 13, 1996
26.07
26.1%
Gerard C. O’Reilly, Principal of Vanguard Group, Inc. Gerard has been with Vanguard since 1992, has managed investment portfolios since 1994, O'Reilly has managed stock index portfolios since 1994. Education: B.S., Villanova University.
Walter Nejman
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 25, 2016
6.02
6.0%
Walter Nejman, Portfolio Manager at Vanguard. He has been with Vanguard since 2005; has worked in investment management since 2008; and has co-managed the Communication Services Index, Health Care Index, Industrials Index, and Information Technology Index Funds since 2015. Education: B.A., Arcadia University; M.B.A., Villanova University.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01 | 28.42 | 8.32 | 2.68 |
