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VANGUARD WELLINGTON FUND
mutual fund
VWENX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$79.04
+0.11
+0.14%
primary theme
U.S. Balanced Allocation
share class
VWENX (Mutual Fund)
VANGUARD WELLINGTON FUND
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$79.04
+0.11
+0.14%
primary theme
U.S. Balanced Allocation
share class
VWENX (Mutual Fund)
VANGUARD WELLINGTON FUND
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$79.04
+0.11
+0.14%
primary theme
U.S. Balanced Allocation
share class
Name
As of 11/01/2024Price
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.
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
12.6%
1 yr return
21.2%
3 Yr Avg Return
3.8%
5 Yr Avg Return
8.5%
Net Assets
$110 B
Holdings in Top 10
28.2%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$78.9
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.18%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 35.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$50,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 11/01/2024Price
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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VWENX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 12.6%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 3.8%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 8.5%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.77%
- Dividend Yield 2.1%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameVANGUARD WELLINGTON FUND
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Fund Family NameVanguard
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Inception DateMay 14, 2001
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassAdmiral
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerLoren Moran
Fund Description
The Fund invests 60% to 70% of its assets in dividend-paying and, to a lesser extent, non-dividend-paying common stocks of established large companies. In choosing these stocks, the advisor seeks durable businesses that appear to be undervalued but have prospects for improvement. These stocks are commonly referred to as value stocks. The remaining 30% to 40% of the Fund’s assets are invested mainly in fixed income securities that the advisor believes will generate a moderate level of current income. These securities include investment-grade corporate bonds, with some exposure to U.S. Treasury and government agency bonds, and mortgage-backed securities.
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VWENX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VWENX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 12.6% | -3.2% | 57.3% | 24.17% |
| 1 Yr | 21.2% | -2.8% | 64.3% | 24.46% |
| 3 Yr | 3.8%* | -5.5% | 13.7% | 19.56% |
| 5 Yr | 8.5%* | -3.3% | 19.4% | 19.52% |
| 10 Yr | 8.4%* | 0.9% | 11.9% | 8.58% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VWENX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7.6% | -12.2% | 23.9% | 76.19% |
| 2022 | -20.8% | -34.7% | 2.8% | 76.54% |
| 2021 | 9.4% | -11.9% | 18.1% | 21.85% |
| 2020 | 2.3% | -20.9% | 39.7% | 86.67% |
| 2019 | 16.9% | 0.8% | 25.7% | 16.01% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VWENX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 12.6% | -3.2% | 57.3% | 24.17% |
| 1 Yr | 21.2% | -2.8% | 64.3% | 24.46% |
| 3 Yr | 3.8%* | -5.5% | 13.7% | 19.56% |
| 5 Yr | 8.5%* | -3.3% | 19.4% | 19.52% |
| 10 Yr | 8.4%* | 0.9% | 11.9% | 8.58% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VWENX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.4% | -12.2% | 26.8% | 38.53% |
| 2022 | -14.3% | -29.0% | 10.9% | 42.67% |
| 2021 | 19.1% | -3.0% | 27.3% | 2.43% |
| 2020 | 10.7% | -19.5% | 40.6% | 68.25% |
| 2019 | 22.6% | 2.2% | 32.7% | 13.73% |
NAV & Total Return History
VWENX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VWENX | Category Low | Category High | VWENX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 110 B | 789 K | 230 B | 2.87% |
| Number of Holdings | 1470 | 2 | 16015 | 7.36% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 31.9 B | 577 K | 69.8 B | 2.89% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 28.20% | 10.8% | 122.7% | 77.92% |
Top 10 Holdings
- APPLE INC 4.81%
- MICROSOFT CORP 4.75%
- NVIDIA CORP 3.96%
- ALPHABET INC-A 3.02%
- AMAZON.COM INC 2.97%
- UNITEDHEALTH GRP 2.05%
- JPMORGAN CHASE 1.75%
- WELLS FARGO CO 1.66%
- BROADCOM INC 1.61%
- META PLATFORMS-A 1.61%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VWENX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 66.46% | 0.00% | 100.16% | 56.85% |
| Bonds | 32.76% | 0.00% | 74.58% | 25.97% |
| Convertible Bonds | 1.32% | 0.00% | 23.84% | 14.24% |
| Other | 0.46% | -42.55% | 113.97% | 27.42% |
| Cash | 0.33% | -7.92% | 100.00% | 73.59% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 23.91% | 59.16% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VWENX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 20.04% | 0.00% | 44.21% | 44.75% |
| Financial Services | 17.14% | 0.00% | 38.77% | 17.78% |
| Healthcare | 15.35% | 0.00% | 29.35% | 20.26% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 9.92% | 0.00% | 19.36% | 47.38% |
| Industrials | 9.81% | 0.00% | 24.37% | 54.81% |
| Communication Services | 9.14% | 0.00% | 38.10% | 13.85% |
| Consumer Defense | 7.81% | 0.00% | 15.14% | 26.09% |
| Utilities | 3.92% | 0.00% | 99.55% | 25.80% |
| Energy | 3.87% | 0.00% | 85.65% | 71.87% |
| Real Estate | 2.75% | 0.00% | 65.01% | 63.12% |
| Basic Materials | 0.25% | 0.00% | 33.35% | 95.48% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VWENX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 62.58% | 0.00% | 100.16% | 62.91% |
| Non US | 3.87% | 0.00% | 39.06% | 15.01% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VWENX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate | 57.94% | 0.00% | 98.21% | 15.26% |
| Government | 27.61% | 0.00% | 97.26% | 55.81% |
| Securitized | 6.54% | 0.00% | 92.13% | 78.49% |
| Municipal | 4.29% | 0.00% | 24.80% | 3.92% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 0.01% | 0.00% | 99.92% | 73.88% |
| Derivative | 0.00% | -2.87% | 42.43% | 85.43% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VWENX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 32.76% | 0.00% | 74.58% | 25.25% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 15.37% | 53.25% |
VWENX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VWENX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.18% | 0.03% | 17.63% | 99.00% |
| Management Fee | 0.17% | 0.00% | 1.83% | 34.24% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.83% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VWENX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 2.25% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VWENX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 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.
| VWENX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 35.00% | 0.00% | 343.00% | 45.30% |
VWENX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VWENX | Category Low | Category High | VWENX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.14% | 0.00% | 17.90% | 5.16% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VWENX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annual | Quarterly | Quarterly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VWENX | Category Low | Category High | VWENX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.77% | -2.34% | 19.41% | 19.82% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VWENX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.423 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 15, 2024 | $0.393 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.491 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.007 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $2.671 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 15, 2023 | $0.407 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 16, 2023 | $0.407 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 17, 2023 | $0.360 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $4.408 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 16, 2022 | $0.365 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 17, 2022 | $0.376 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 18, 2022 | $0.341 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $6.125 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 17, 2021 | $0.326 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 18, 2021 | $0.351 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 19, 2021 | $0.507 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $4.751 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 18, 2020 | $0.380 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 19, 2020 | $0.404 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 20, 2020 | $0.478 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.533 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.004 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $1.596 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 23, 2019 | $0.473 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 14, 2019 | $0.490 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 20, 2019 | $0.458 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2018 | $0.534 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2018 | $0.032 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 18, 2018 | $4.126 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 21, 2018 | $0.489 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 15, 2018 | $0.541 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 15, 2018 | $0.420 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2017 | $0.486 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2017 | $0.348 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 22, 2017 | $2.567 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 21, 2017 | $0.442 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2017 | $0.485 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2017 | $0.425 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2016 | $0.484 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2016 | $0.128 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 23, 2016 | $1.143 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 16, 2016 | $0.439 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 16, 2016 | $0.454 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 16, 2016 | $0.405 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2015 | $0.509 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2015 | $0.111 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 24, 2015 | $2.288 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 18, 2015 | $0.433 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 19, 2015 | $0.433 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2015 | $0.409 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2014 | $0.501 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2014 | $0.347 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 26, 2014 | $2.247 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 19, 2014 | $0.432 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 20, 2014 | $0.417 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2014 | $0.431 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2013 | $0.470 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2013 | $0.395 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 26, 2013 | $2.261 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 26, 2013 | $0.411 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2013 | $0.428 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2013 | $0.381 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2012 | $0.483 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2012 | $0.140 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2012 | $0.622 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 27, 2012 | $0.400 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2012 | $0.425 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 29, 2012 | $0.403 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2011 | $0.459 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 29, 2011 | $0.422 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 29, 2011 | $0.431 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 30, 2011 | $0.363 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2010 | $0.389 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 27, 2010 | $0.370 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2010 | $0.407 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 29, 2010 | $0.345 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2009 | $0.438 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 28, 2009 | $0.370 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2009 | $0.428 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2009 | $0.364 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2008 | $0.486 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 25, 2008 | $0.446 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2008 | $0.503 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2008 | $0.414 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2007 | $0.587 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2007 | $0.206 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 27, 2007 | $2.254 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 21, 2007 | $0.465 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2007 | $0.481 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2007 | $0.398 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2006 | $0.503 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2006 | $0.231 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 26, 2006 | $2.188 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 22, 2006 | $0.432 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 23, 2006 | $0.448 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2006 | $0.380 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2005 | $0.505 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2005 | $0.112 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2005 | $1.570 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 23, 2005 | $0.385 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2005 | $0.381 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2005 | $0.361 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2004 | $0.493 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2004 | $0.010 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 23, 2004 | $1.560 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 24, 2004 | $0.380 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2004 | $0.379 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2004 | $0.328 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2003 | $0.385 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 26, 2003 | $0.341 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 20, 2003 | $0.326 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2003 | $0.326 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2002 | $0.393 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 27, 2002 | $0.373 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2002 | $0.377 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2002 | $0.357 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2001 | $0.445 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2001 | $0.282 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 21, 2001 | $0.696 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 21, 2001 | $0.415 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2001 | $0.400 | OrdinaryDividend |
VWENX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Loren Moran
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 27, 2017
5.34
5.3%
Loren L. Moran, CFA, Senior Managing Director and Fixed Income Portfolio Manager of Wellington Management, has been a portfolio manager for the fixed income portion of the Fund since 2017 and securities analysis for the fixed income portion of the Fund since 2014. She has worked in investment management since 2001, has been with Wellington Management since 2014. Education: B.S., Georgetown University.
Daniel Pozen
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 28, 2019
3.18
3.2%
Daniel J. Pozen, Senior Managing Director and Equity Portfolio Manager of Wellington Management. He has worked in investment management since 1999, has been with Wellington Management since 2006. Education: B.A., Williams College; M.B.A., Dartmouth College (Tuck).
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 34.51 | 6.36 | 2.41 |
