Vanguard Diversified Equity Fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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Vitals
YTD Return
8.0%
1 yr return
23.6%
3 Yr Avg Return
19.3%
5 Yr Avg Return
10.1%
Net Assets
$2.93 B
Holdings in Top 10
100.0%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.35%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 6.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$3,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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VDEQX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 8.0%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 19.3%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 10.1%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 0.76%
- Dividend Yield 0.6%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard Diversified Equity Fund
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Fund Family NameVanguard
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Inception DateJun 10, 2005
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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
VDEQX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VDEQX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 8.0% | -10.0% | 61.7% | 55.15% |
| 1 Yr | 23.6% | -13.2% | 127.7% | 53.48% |
| 3 Yr | 19.3%* | 2.8% | 66.8% | 76.11% |
| 5 Yr | 10.1%* | -8.2% | 36.6% | 73.03% |
| 10 Yr | 14.2%* | 6.8% | 24.6% | 75.34% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VDEQX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.7% | -74.1% | 41.2% | 49.22% |
| 2024 | 15.7% | -59.2% | 52.3% | 63.33% |
| 2023 | 21.9% | -15.0% | 72.4% | 82.19% |
| 2022 | -31.5% | -85.9% | 27.3% | 35.83% |
| 2021 | 13.6% | -52.4% | 38.7% | 32.63% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VDEQX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 8.0% | -10.0% | 61.7% | 55.15% |
| 1 Yr | 23.6% | -13.2% | 127.7% | 53.48% |
| 3 Yr | 19.3%* | 2.8% | 66.8% | 76.11% |
| 5 Yr | 10.1%* | -8.2% | 36.6% | 73.03% |
| 10 Yr | 14.2%* | 6.8% | 24.6% | 75.34% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VDEQX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15.2% | -4.9% | 49.3% | 53.92% |
| 2024 | 20.6% | -31.9% | 52.3% | 82.16% |
| 2023 | 27.5% | -4.6% | 72.4% | 80.61% |
| 2022 | -22.5% | -61.7% | 35.0% | 16.77% |
| 2021 | 21.7% | -39.8% | 40.0% | 54.08% |
NAV & Total Return History
VDEQX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VDEQX | Category Low | Category High | VDEQX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 2.93 B | 1.46 M | 440 B | 42.02% |
| Number of Holdings | 7 | 2 | 2946 | 98.63% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 2.94 B | 1.51 M | 203 B | 34.61% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 100.02% | 10.7% | 205.0% | 1.38% |
Top 10 Holdings
- VANG-US GR-INV 29.25%
- VANG-GR IN-INV 20.29%
- VANG-WNDSR-INV 20.21%
- VANG-WNDS II-INV 15.33%
- VANG-EXPL-INV 10.09%
- VANG-M/C GR-INV 4.83%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund 0.01%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VDEQX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 100.01% | 0.00% | 116.50% | 5.98% |
| Cash | 0.01% | 0.00% | 173.52% | 86.27% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 24.75% | 51.86% |
| Other | 0.00% | -24.61% | 25.67% | 52.35% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.94% | 43.71% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 99.61% | 45.98% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VDEQX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 29.25% | 0.00% | 65.70% | 72.00% |
| Healthcare | 14.55% | 0.00% | 39.76% | 32.22% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 13.87% | 0.00% | 62.57% | 64.24% |
| Financial Services | 12.59% | 0.00% | 43.06% | 22.59% |
| Communication Services | 9.08% | 0.00% | 66.40% | 65.23% |
| Industrials | 7.28% | 0.00% | 30.65% | 36.25% |
| Consumer Defense | 4.83% | 0.00% | 25.50% | 33.60% |
| Energy | 2.81% | 0.00% | 41.09% | 21.71% |
| Real Estate | 2.36% | 0.00% | 8.88% | 23.08% |
| Utilities | 1.76% | 0.00% | 16.07% | 9.53% |
| Basic Materials | 1.62% | 0.00% | 18.91% | 38.11% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VDEQX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 100.01% | 0.00% | 116.50% | 5.39% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 39.07% | 56.76% |
VDEQX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VDEQX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.35% | 0.01% | 13.08% | 93.80% |
| Management Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 0.30% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 1.02% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VDEQX 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
| VDEQX 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.
| VDEQX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 6.00% | 0.00% | 316.74% | 2.78% |
VDEQX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VDEQX | Category Low | Category High | VDEQX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.65% | 0.00% | 27.58% | 11.37% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VDEQX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | Annual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VDEQX | Category Low | Category High | VDEQX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.76% | -6.13% | 3.48% | 2.11% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VDEQX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.377 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.829 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $3.721 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $2.153 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.475 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.573 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $1.105 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.403 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.260 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $1.379 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $4.659 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $3.753 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $2.697 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.369 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.043 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $2.324 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.422 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $1.242 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.383 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.322 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $1.297 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.358 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.027 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $1.868 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.414 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.228 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $2.221 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.362 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.373 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.862 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.342 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2013 | $0.193 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 26, 2013 | $0.187 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 26, 2013 | $0.283 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2012 | $0.015 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2012 | $0.344 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2011 | $0.246 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2010 | $0.210 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2009 | $0.192 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2008 | $0.708 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 30, 2008 | $0.286 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2007 | $0.336 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 27, 2007 | $0.160 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 27, 2007 | $0.230 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2006 | $0.049 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2006 | $0.210 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2006 | $0.270 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2005 | $0.150 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2005 | $0.078 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
VDEQX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
William Coleman
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 27, 2013
9.26
9.3%
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 27, 2013
9.26
9.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | 54.45 | 8.24 | 2.92 |