Vanguard LifeStrategy Income Fund
Name
As of 06/09/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
2.1%
1 yr return
7.9%
3 Yr Avg Return
7.1%
5 Yr Avg Return
2.1%
Net Assets
$4.07 B
Holdings in Top 10
99.8%
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 7.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$0
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 06/09/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
VASIX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 2.1%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 7.1%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 2.1%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.51%
- Dividend Yield 3.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard LifeStrategy Income Fund
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Fund Family NameVanguard
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Inception DateMay 26, 1995
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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
VASIX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VASIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 2.1% | -0.9% | 8.0% | 69.72% |
| 1 Yr | 7.9% | 4.2% | 16.0% | 69.72% |
| 3 Yr | 7.1%* | -2.3% | 11.4% | 64.22% |
| 5 Yr | 2.1%* | -4.7% | 7.1% | 74.77% |
| 10 Yr | 3.8%* | -2.2% | 6.8% | 58.43% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VASIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.9% | -7.1% | 13.6% | 64.22% |
| 2024 | -0.9% | -7.7% | 10.8% | 88.07% |
| 2023 | 6.0% | -6.5% | 9.5% | 13.76% |
| 2022 | -15.6% | -24.6% | -1.5% | 55.14% |
| 2021 | -2.0% | -8.0% | 3.8% | 73.58% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VASIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 2.1% | -0.9% | 8.0% | 69.72% |
| 1 Yr | 7.9% | 4.2% | 16.0% | 69.72% |
| 3 Yr | 7.1%* | -2.3% | 11.4% | 64.22% |
| 5 Yr | 2.1%* | -4.7% | 7.1% | 74.77% |
| 10 Yr | 3.8%* | -2.2% | 6.8% | 58.43% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VASIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9.4% | 1.3% | 16.8% | 41.28% |
| 2024 | 4.7% | -5.5% | 11.8% | 74.31% |
| 2023 | 9.5% | -5.1% | 13.3% | 20.18% |
| 2022 | -13.9% | -17.4% | 8.8% | 87.85% |
| 2021 | 1.9% | -8.0% | 13.8% | 87.74% |
NAV & Total Return History
VASIX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VASIX | Category Low | Category High | VASIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 4.07 B | 8.81 M | 6.24 B | 6.42% |
| Number of Holdings | 7 | 5 | 2597 | 99.08% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 4.15 B | 8.82 M | 5.92 B | 6.42% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 99.78% | 10.9% | 120.7% | 6.42% |
Top 10 Holdings
- VANG-TB II-INV 54.82%
- VANG-TTL INT-INV 23.14%
- VANG-T ST M-INV 12.40%
- VANG-TO INT-INV 8.78%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund 0.64%
- SP500 EMINI FUT Mar26 0.00%
- US 10YR NOTE (CBT)Mar26 0.00%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VASIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.14% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 27.52% |
| Cash | 0.86% | 0.00% | 57.76% | 50.46% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.82% | 0.00% | 3.97% | 72.48% |
| Other | 0.00% | -83.25% | 35.16% | 26.61% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.40% | 97.25% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 164.62% | 97.25% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VASIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 19.03% | 0.00% | 25.62% | 46.79% |
| Financial Services | 15.69% | 0.00% | 20.10% | 20.18% |
| Healthcare | 12.06% | 0.00% | 19.76% | 56.88% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 10.93% | 0.00% | 12.36% | 34.86% |
| Industrials | 10.82% | 0.00% | 29.86% | 34.86% |
| Communication Services | 7.28% | 0.00% | 11.71% | 40.37% |
| Consumer Defense | 7.24% | 0.00% | 22.77% | 33.94% |
| Basic Materials | 5.31% | 0.00% | 8.62% | 16.51% |
| Energy | 4.74% | 0.00% | 27.98% | 50.46% |
| Real Estate | 3.90% | 0.00% | 78.69% | 51.38% |
| Utilities | 3.00% | 0.00% | 91.26% | 47.71% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VASIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 99.14% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 27.52% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 14.08% | 97.25% |
VASIX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VASIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.10% | 0.10% | 3.14% | 100.00% |
| Management Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.25% | 9.17% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.70% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VASIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VASIX 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.
| VASIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 7.00% | 6.00% | 318.00% | 4.12% |
VASIX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VASIX | Category Low | Category High | VASIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% | 0.00% | 5.22% | 37.61% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VASIX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annual | Monthly | Monthly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VASIX | Category Low | Category High | VASIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.51% | -1.25% | 3.99% | 57.94% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VASIX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | $0.120 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.201 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.029 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.070 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.121 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.122 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.115 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.206 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.014 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.287 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.507 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.115 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.093 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.215 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 27, 2023 | $0.096 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2023 | $0.100 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2023 | $0.071 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.096 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 27, 2022 | $0.071 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2022 | $0.074 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2022 | $0.049 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $0.489 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 28, 2021 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2021 | $0.066 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2021 | $0.054 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.158 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 28, 2020 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2020 | $0.073 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2020 | $0.072 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.186 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.003 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Sep 30, 2019 | $0.084 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2019 | $0.095 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2019 | $0.074 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.182 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.011 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.103 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 21, 2018 | $0.084 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 15, 2018 | $0.087 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 15, 2018 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.137 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.011 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.009 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 21, 2017 | $0.073 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2017 | $0.081 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2017 | $0.063 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.117 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.006 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.002 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 19, 2016 | $0.071 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 20, 2016 | $0.080 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 18, 2016 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.098 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.010 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.048 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 24, 2015 | $0.073 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2015 | $0.078 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2015 | $0.067 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.091 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.026 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.035 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 23, 2014 | $0.074 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 23, 2014 | $0.076 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2014 | $0.069 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2013 | $0.084 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2013 | $0.014 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 26, 2013 | $0.069 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 26, 2013 | $0.067 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2013 | $0.072 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2013 | $0.062 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2012 | $0.092 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2012 | $0.062 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2012 | $0.452 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 27, 2012 | $0.088 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2012 | $0.078 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 29, 2012 | $0.077 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2011 | $0.111 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2011 | $0.047 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 29, 2011 | $0.047 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 29, 2011 | $0.075 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 29, 2011 | $0.094 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 30, 2011 | $0.072 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2010 | $0.120 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2010 | $0.034 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Sep 27, 2010 | $0.107 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2010 | $0.083 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 29, 2010 | $0.078 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2009 | $0.124 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 28, 2009 | $0.087 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2009 | $0.114 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2009 | $0.090 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2008 | $0.160 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 25, 2008 | $0.115 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2008 | $0.155 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2008 | $0.110 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2007 | $0.190 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2007 | $0.015 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 27, 2007 | $0.014 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 21, 2007 | $0.120 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2007 | $0.160 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2007 | $0.110 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2006 | $0.180 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2006 | $0.028 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2006 | $0.040 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 22, 2006 | $0.110 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 23, 2006 | $0.150 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2006 | $0.100 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2005 | $0.160 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 23, 2005 | $0.100 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2005 | $0.120 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2005 | $0.090 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2004 | $0.150 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2004 | $0.090 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2004 | $0.120 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2004 | $0.090 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2003 | $0.130 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 26, 2003 | $0.100 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 20, 2003 | $0.110 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2003 | $0.090 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2002 | $0.150 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 27, 2002 | $0.130 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2002 | $0.150 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2002 | $0.120 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2001 | $0.190 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 21, 2001 | $0.140 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2001 | $0.160 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2001 | $0.150 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2001 | $0.005 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Mar 23, 2001 | $0.015 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2000 | $0.250 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 25, 2000 | $0.150 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2000 | $0.200 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2000 | $0.140 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2000 | $0.005 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Mar 27, 2000 | $0.075 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 22, 1999 | $0.230 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 1999 | $0.070 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Sep 27, 1999 | $0.140 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 1999 | $0.190 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 29, 1999 | $0.130 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 1998 | $0.210 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 1998 | $0.090 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 30, 1998 | $0.100 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 28, 1998 | $0.120 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 29, 1998 | $0.160 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 1998 | $0.140 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 1997 | $0.210 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 1997 | $0.065 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 29, 1997 | $0.035 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 24, 1997 | $0.130 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 1997 | $0.160 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 1997 | $0.130 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 1996 | $0.220 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 1996 | $0.090 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 27, 1996 | $0.120 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 25, 1996 | $0.130 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 1996 | $0.170 | OrdinaryDividend |
VASIX - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.09 | 26.96 | 6.25 | 12.09 |