Vanguard LifeStrategy Growth Fund
Name
As of 06/08/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
7.9%
1 yr return
21.1%
3 Yr Avg Return
16.7%
5 Yr Avg Return
8.5%
Net Assets
$27.1 B
Holdings in Top 10
99.9%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.10%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 4.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$0
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 06/08/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
VASGX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 7.9%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 16.7%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 8.5%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.65%
- Dividend Yield 2.6%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency SemiAnnual
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard LifeStrategy Growth Fund
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Fund Family NameVanguard
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Inception DateDec 20, 1994
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInvestor
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerWilliam Coleman
Fund Description
VASGX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VASGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 7.9% | -8.3% | 29.3% | 33.70% |
| 1 Yr | 21.1% | 1.7% | 55.3% | 18.32% |
| 3 Yr | 16.7%* | 2.8% | 29.9% | 18.68% |
| 5 Yr | 8.5%* | -0.8% | 18.5% | 23.86% |
| 10 Yr | 10.4%* | 3.9% | 15.7% | 17.67% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VASGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14.9% | -21.7% | 25.4% | 1.83% |
| 2024 | 6.6% | -4.7% | 19.8% | 52.75% |
| 2023 | 15.0% | -6.9% | 29.3% | 26.47% |
| 2022 | -18.9% | -37.4% | -8.2% | 32.45% |
| 2021 | 10.4% | -9.8% | 25.4% | 31.92% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VASGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 7.9% | -8.3% | 29.3% | 33.70% |
| 1 Yr | 21.1% | 1.7% | 55.3% | 18.32% |
| 3 Yr | 16.7%* | 2.8% | 29.9% | 18.68% |
| 5 Yr | 8.5%* | -0.8% | 18.5% | 23.86% |
| 10 Yr | 10.4%* | 3.9% | 15.7% | 17.67% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VASGX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19.6% | 1.0% | 27.2% | 5.13% |
| 2024 | 13.2% | -0.4% | 22.8% | 42.49% |
| 2023 | 18.5% | -0.9% | 33.0% | 26.47% |
| 2022 | -17.1% | -24.4% | -0.9% | 67.55% |
| 2021 | 14.4% | -7.8% | 33.9% | 70.38% |
NAV & Total Return History
VASGX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VASGX | Category Low | Category High | VASGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 27.1 B | 1.86 M | 147 B | 7.69% |
| Number of Holdings | 7 | 4 | 3186 | 98.17% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 25.6 B | 1.66 M | 30 B | 7.33% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 99.95% | 20.7% | 124.7% | 4.03% |
Top 10 Holdings
- VANG-T ST M-INV 47.68%
- VANG-TO INT-INV 33.75%
- VANG-TB II-INV 12.82%
- VANG-TTL INT-INV 5.11%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund 0.59%
- SP500 EMINI FUT Mar26 0.00%
- US 10YR NOTE (CBT)Mar26 0.00%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VASGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.36% | 0.00% | 100.13% | 44.32% |
| Cash | 0.64% | 0.00% | 85.48% | 54.21% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.20% | 0.00% | 26.48% | 76.75% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.32% | 13.13% | 28.94% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 15.38% | 95.60% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 99.61% | 95.97% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VASGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 19.25% | 3.31% | 52.93% | 48.34% |
| Financial Services | 15.58% | 0.28% | 52.80% | 39.11% |
| Healthcare | 12.14% | 0.00% | 36.30% | 67.53% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 10.94% | 0.00% | 16.01% | 36.90% |
| Industrials | 10.75% | 1.16% | 32.55% | 44.28% |
| Communication Services | 7.30% | 0.00% | 26.62% | 45.02% |
| Consumer Defense | 7.22% | 0.00% | 14.86% | 25.83% |
| Basic Materials | 5.21% | 0.00% | 11.49% | 22.14% |
| Energy | 4.72% | 0.00% | 29.22% | 50.18% |
| Real Estate | 3.90% | 0.00% | 33.86% | 49.08% |
| Utilities | 2.99% | 0.00% | 31.67% | 48.71% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VASGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 99.36% | 0.00% | 100.13% | 44.32% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 24.08% | 95.97% |
VASGX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VASGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.10% | 0.06% | 5.01% | 99.27% |
| Management Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.15% | 24.54% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.25% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VASGX 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% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VASGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | 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.
| VASGX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 4.00% | 4.00% | 236.00% | 0.77% |
VASGX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VASGX | Category Low | Category High | VASGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.63% | 0.00% | 9.82% | 34.07% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VASGX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | SemiAnnual | Annual | Quarterly | Quarterly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VASGX | Category Low | Category High | VASGX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.65% | -1.12% | 6.07% | 20.83% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VASGX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.721 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.113 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.806 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.437 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.641 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.024 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $1.613 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $2.278 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.586 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.012 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.264 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 28, 2023 | $0.384 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.479 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2022 | $0.321 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $1.275 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2021 | $0.300 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $1.159 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2020 | $0.265 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.484 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.007 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Jun 28, 2019 | $0.356 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.442 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.074 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.466 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 15, 2018 | $0.329 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.385 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.014 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Jun 27, 2017 | $0.319 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.347 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.003 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Jun 20, 2016 | $0.294 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.309 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.028 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.610 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 25, 2015 | $0.291 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.304 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.028 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.160 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 23, 2014 | $0.302 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2013 | $0.280 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2013 | $0.020 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 26, 2013 | $0.034 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 27, 2013 | $0.251 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2012 | $0.380 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2012 | $0.014 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2012 | $0.252 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 28, 2012 | $0.164 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2011 | $0.304 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2011 | $0.017 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Jun 29, 2011 | $0.145 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2010 | $0.299 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2010 | $0.009 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Jun 28, 2010 | $0.118 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2009 | $0.252 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2009 | $0.158 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2008 | $0.283 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2008 | $0.221 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2007 | $0.360 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2007 | $0.220 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2006 | $0.300 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 23, 2006 | $0.190 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2005 | $0.260 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2005 | $0.150 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2004 | $0.250 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2004 | $0.140 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2003 | $0.180 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 20, 2003 | $0.100 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2002 | $0.180 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2002 | $0.140 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2001 | $0.210 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2001 | $0.160 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2001 | $0.060 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2000 | $0.300 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2000 | $0.020 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2000 | $0.020 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 26, 2000 | $0.210 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2000 | $0.130 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 27, 1999 | $0.290 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 1999 | $0.130 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 27, 1999 | $0.030 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 28, 1999 | $0.160 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 1998 | $0.290 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 1998 | $0.125 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 30, 1998 | $0.140 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 29, 1998 | $0.120 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 1997 | $0.260 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 1997 | $0.115 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 29, 1997 | $0.175 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 27, 1996 | $0.240 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 1996 | $0.090 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 27, 1996 | $0.140 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 25, 1996 | $0.110 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 1995 | $0.250 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 1995 | $0.110 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 1994 | $0.145 | OrdinaryDividend |
VASGX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
William Coleman
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 25, 2022
0.26
0.3%
William A. Coleman, CFA, Portfolio Manager at Vanguard. He has worked in investment management since joining Vanguard in 2006 and has co-managed the Conservative Allocation and Moderate Allocation Portfolios since 2013. Education: B.S., King’s College; M.S., Saint Joseph’s University.
Walter Nejman
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 25, 2022
0.26
0.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 38.44 | 7.34 | 2.41 |