Vanguard Energy Opportunities Fund
Fund
VGELX
Price as of:
$108.79
+ $0.30
+ 0.28%
Primary Theme
fund company
Name
As of 06/03/2026Price
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
20.4%
1 yr return
35.1%
3 Yr Avg Return
21.5%
5 Yr Avg Return
18.2%
Net Assets
$7.62 B
Holdings in Top 10
46.4%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$108.5
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.37%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 14.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$50,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 06/03/2026Price
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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VGELX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 20.4%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 21.5%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 18.2%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 3.76%
- Dividend Yield 2.9%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard Energy Opportunities Fund
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Fund Family NameVanguard
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Inception DateNov 12, 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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ManagerG. Thomas Levering
Fund Description
The Fund employs an active management approach. Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets,plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the common stocks of companies principally engaged in activities in the energy industry, such as the exploration, production, transmission, refining, storing, marketing, control and measurement of energy or energy fuels; the making and servicing of component products for such activities; energy research or experimentation; and operations related to energy conservation or pollution control. This includes the traditional sources of energy, such as oil, gas, electricity, and coal, and newer sources of energy such as nuclear, geothermal, and solar power. The Fund may invest in foreign stocks as part of its principal investment strategy.The Fund is considered nondiversified, as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940, which means that it may invest a greater percentage of its assets in the securities of particular issuers as compared with diversified funds.As a matter of fundamental policy, the Fund concentrates its investments (i.e., invests more than 25% of its assets) in the securities of issuers whose principal business activities are in the energy industry.
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VGELX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VGELX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 20.4% | 20.0% | 75.6% | 98.36% |
| 1 Yr | 35.1% | 31.6% | 167.1% | 96.72% |
| 3 Yr | 21.5%* | 12.4% | 25.8% | 19.67% |
| 5 Yr | 18.2%* | 6.1% | 23.9% | 40.98% |
| 10 Yr | 7.8%* | -2.9% | 22.6% | 38.18% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VGELX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15.2% | -11.2% | 47.7% | 29.51% |
| 2024 | -7.4% | -19.6% | 16.2% | 81.97% |
| 2023 | 1.8% | -12.5% | 12.1% | 31.15% |
| 2022 | 18.2% | -9.1% | 88.5% | 95.08% |
| 2021 | 23.2% | -16.7% | 94.8% | 78.69% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VGELX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 20.4% | 20.0% | 75.6% | 98.36% |
| 1 Yr | 35.1% | 31.6% | 167.1% | 96.72% |
| 3 Yr | 21.5%* | 12.4% | 25.8% | 19.67% |
| 5 Yr | 18.2%* | 6.1% | 23.9% | 40.98% |
| 10 Yr | 7.8%* | -2.9% | 22.6% | 38.18% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VGELX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20.7% | -9.0% | 50.2% | 21.31% |
| 2024 | 10.7% | -15.9% | 18.1% | 16.39% |
| 2023 | 8.9% | -11.5% | 14.4% | 4.92% |
| 2022 | 23.8% | -8.0% | 88.5% | 95.08% |
| 2021 | 27.8% | -15.7% | 98.4% | 78.69% |
NAV & Total Return History
VGELX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VGELX | Category Low | Category High | VGELX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 7.62 B | 5.1 M | 41.4 B | 6.45% |
| Number of Holdings | 43 | 26 | 111 | 33.87% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 3.07 B | 2.02 M | 33 B | 6.45% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 46.37% | 29.6% | 75.8% | 56.45% |
Top 10 Holdings
- EXXON MOBIL CORP 9.07%
- ENGIE 5.15%
- SHELL PLC 5.03%
- CHEVRON CORP 4.19%
- WILLIAMS COS INC 4.08%
- MARATHON PETROLE 3.92%
- TOTALENERGIES SE 3.91%
- SEMPRA 3.88%
- SHELL PLC-ADR 3.71%
- TARGA RESOURCES 3.44%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGELX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 98.92% | 76.03% | 100.39% | 59.68% |
| Other | 1.02% | 0.00% | 23.99% | 6.45% |
| Cash | 0.11% | 0.00% | 25.45% | 82.26% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 38.71% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 38.71% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.47% | 45.16% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGELX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 60.52% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 95.16% |
| Utilities | 39.48% | 0.00% | 39.83% | 3.23% |
| Technology | 0.00% | 0.00% | 35.01% | 61.29% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.02% | 45.16% |
| Industrials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 25.16% | 67.74% |
| Healthcare | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 38.71% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.41% | 41.94% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 38.71% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.54% | 50.00% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.59% | 50.00% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 17.92% | 79.03% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGELX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 65.69% | 41.02% | 100.01% | 75.81% |
| Non US | 33.23% | 0.00% | 58.60% | 24.19% |
VGELX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VGELX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.37% | 0.08% | 2.84% | 87.10% |
| Management Fee | 0.35% | 0.00% | 1.25% | 14.52% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.06% | 0.25% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VGELX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 2.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VGELX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | N/A | N/A | 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.
| VGELX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 14.00% | 5.00% | 382.00% | 10.00% |
VGELX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VGELX | Category Low | Category High | VGELX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.92% | 0.00% | 6.52% | 1.61% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VGELX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | Quarterly | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VGELX | Category Low | Category High | VGELX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 3.76% | -1.80% | 4.54% | 9.68% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VGELX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | $0.441 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $2.978 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $3.173 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.206 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $1.008 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.073 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $3.123 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.769 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $8.229 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $12.120 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.115 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $3.253 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $3.551 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $2.301 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Mar 28, 2023 | $0.182 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $3.895 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2022 | $0.145 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $2.541 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2021 | $0.138 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $2.572 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2020 | $0.102 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $3.001 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 29, 2019 | $0.003 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2018 | $2.324 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 29, 2018 | $0.167 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2017 | $3.021 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2017 | $0.054 | ExtraDividend |
| Dec 23, 2016 | $1.923 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2015 | $2.081 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2014 | $0.677 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 22, 2014 | $4.458 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 22, 2014 | $2.351 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2014 | $0.407 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 17, 2013 | $0.071 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 17, 2013 | $2.250 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 17, 2013 | $2.211 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 19, 2013 | $0.289 | ExtraDividend |
| Dec 28, 2012 | $2.494 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2012 | $0.101 | ExtraDividend |
| Mar 21, 2012 | $1.941 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 16, 2011 | $3.659 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 16, 2011 | $0.317 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 16, 2011 | $2.116 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2011 | $0.043 | ExtraDividend |
| Mar 22, 2011 | $0.208 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Mar 22, 2011 | $0.736 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 16, 2010 | $0.483 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 16, 2010 | $2.798 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 16, 2010 | $1.899 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2010 | $0.146 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Mar 22, 2010 | $0.608 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 30, 2009 | $1.787 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 20, 2009 | $0.068 | ExtraDividend |
| Dec 16, 2008 | $1.224 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 16, 2008 | $2.422 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2008 | $0.058 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2008 | $3.413 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 17, 2007 | $0.481 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 17, 2007 | $5.469 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 17, 2007 | $2.282 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2007 | $0.252 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Mar 21, 2007 | $1.889 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Mar 21, 2007 | $0.040 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2006 | $2.595 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 19, 2006 | $1.974 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2006 | $0.079 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Mar 24, 2006 | $0.043 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Mar 24, 2006 | $0.026 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2005 | $0.038 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 16, 2005 | $1.643 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 16, 2005 | $1.425 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 18, 2005 | $0.004 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Mar 18, 2005 | $0.248 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 17, 2004 | $0.032 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 17, 2004 | $0.964 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 19, 2004 | $0.056 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Mar 19, 2004 | $0.282 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Mar 19, 2004 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2003 | $1.131 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 12, 2003 | $0.760 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2002 | $0.723 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 27, 2002 | $1.317 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 27, 2002 | $0.698 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 15, 2002 | $0.045 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Mar 15, 2002 | $0.238 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 14, 2001 | $0.736 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 14, 2001 | $0.760 | OrdinaryDividend |
VGELX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
G. Thomas Levering
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 16, 2020
2.37
2.4%
G. Thomas Levering Senior Managing Director, Partner, and Global Industry Analyst As an analyst in Wellington Management’s Global Industry Research Group, Tom concentrates on global utilities and related energy infrastructure. He conducts fundamental analysis on the companies within this industry group and makes buy/sell recommendations to portfolio managers based on his findings and market conditions. He has studied the investment potential of companies in global utilities and energy infrastructure for over 20 years. Tom also manages portfolios for institutional clients, including Enduring Assets, an investment approach focused on companies that possess a competitive advantage through long-lived physical assets. Prior to joining the firm in 2000, Tom was an associate with McKinsey & Co. (1998 – 2000). He also worked with The Northbridge Group as an associate and research analyst (1993 – 1996). In both instances, Tom served exclusively as a specialist consultant to power and gas sector clients. Tom received his MBA from the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton, 1997) and his AB in economics, cum laude, from Harvard University (1993).
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.33 | 24.18 | 7.19 | 0.54 |