Vanguard California Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
1.1%
1 yr return
6.4%
3 Yr Avg Return
3.9%
5 Yr Avg Return
1.4%
Net Assets
$18.9 B
Holdings in Top 10
6.8%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.09%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 19.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$50,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
VCADX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 1.1%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 3.9%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 1.4%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 2.08%
- Dividend Yield 3.2%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Monthly
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard California Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt 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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ManagerAdam Ferguson
Fund Description
VCADX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VCADX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 1.1% | -0.8% | 14.7% | 58.03% |
| 1 Yr | 6.4% | 1.9% | 27.1% | 43.20% |
| 3 Yr | 3.9%* | 1.1% | 23.8% | 18.29% |
| 5 Yr | 1.4%* | -3.5% | 7.1% | 12.78% |
| 10 Yr | 2.2%* | 0.1% | 250.2% | 13.02% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VCADX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.9% | -26.4% | 12.1% | 6.24% |
| 2024 | -1.1% | -6.2% | 34.9% | 53.62% |
| 2023 | 3.1% | -1.4% | 41.0% | 37.28% |
| 2022 | -8.8% | -39.7% | 0.3% | 24.04% |
| 2021 | -1.3% | -5.6% | 55.0% | 87.50% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VCADX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 1.1% | -0.8% | 14.7% | 58.03% |
| 1 Yr | 6.4% | 1.9% | 27.1% | 43.20% |
| 3 Yr | 3.9%* | 1.1% | 23.8% | 18.29% |
| 5 Yr | 1.4%* | -3.5% | 7.1% | 12.78% |
| 10 Yr | 2.2%* | 0.1% | 250.2% | 13.02% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VCADX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.3% | -2.1% | 17.0% | 4.01% |
| 2024 | 2.0% | -1.8% | 34.9% | 59.14% |
| 2023 | 6.1% | 2.1% | 41.0% | 44.68% |
| 2022 | -6.5% | -39.7% | 1.1% | 21.21% |
| 2021 | 1.0% | -4.8% | 23761504.0% | 70.25% |
NAV & Total Return History
VCADX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VCADX | Category Low | Category High | VCADX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 18.9 B | 4.18 M | 87.7 B | 1.22% |
| Number of Holdings | 5179 | 4 | 15641 | 1.22% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 1.28 B | -317 M | 4.4 B | 1.29% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 6.77% | 1.2% | 130.7% | 92.74% |
Top 10 Holdings
- CA CMNTY CHOICE-B 0.84%
- CA CMNTY CHOICE FIN-H 0.73%
- CA CMNTY CHOICE-D 0.71%
- CA CMNTY CHOICE FIN-C 0.68%
- CA CMNTY CHOICE FING 0.68%
- CA CMNTY FING AUTH-D 0.67%
- CA CMNTY CHOICE FING 0.65%
- CA CMNTY CHOICE-SER G 0.63%
- CA CMNTY CHOICE FING 0.60%
- CALIFORNIA CMNTYS-D 0.58%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VCADX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 100.85% | 0.00% | 150.86% | 11.47% |
| Other | 0.01% | -1.59% | 51.23% | 12.92% |
| Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.20% | 94.41% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.07% | 93.32% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.93% | 93.22% |
| Cash | 0.00% | -50.86% | 43.00% | 96.34% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VCADX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal | 99.55% | 44.39% | 100.00% | 30.93% |
| Derivative | 0.01% | -0.35% | 48.45% | 9.76% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 0.00% | 0.00% | 43.00% | 96.05% |
| Securitized | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.93% | 93.22% |
| Corporate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.41% | 93.66% |
| Government | 0.00% | 0.00% | 52.02% | 93.58% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VCADX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 100.85% | 0.00% | 135.36% | 10.77% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 23.89% | 93.25% |
VCADX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VCADX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.09% | 0.03% | 3.74% | 99.35% |
| Management Fee | 0.08% | 0.00% | 1.20% | 2.51% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.44% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VCADX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.50% | 4.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 0.25% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VCADX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 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.
| VCADX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 19.00% | 0.00% | 283.00% | 57.12% |
VCADX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VCADX | Category Low | Category High | VCADX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.25% | 0.00% | 14.51% | 58.14% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VCADX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VCADX | Category Low | Category High | VCADX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 2.08% | -0.53% | 5.32% | 45.62% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VCADX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.031 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.030 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.031 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.030 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.030 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.030 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.030 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.030 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.030 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.029 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.030 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.029 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.029 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.029 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.029 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.028 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.028 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.028 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.027 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.028 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.027 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $0.027 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 30, 2024 | $0.027 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2024 | $0.026 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $0.027 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 31, 2024 | $0.026 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2023 | $0.026 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $0.026 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 31, 2023 | $0.025 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 29, 2023 | $0.025 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $0.025 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 31, 2023 | $0.024 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2023 | $0.025 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 31, 2023 | $0.024 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 28, 2023 | $0.024 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2023 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 28, 2023 | $0.025 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 31, 2023 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2022 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 30, 2022 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 31, 2022 | $0.022 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2022 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 31, 2022 | $0.022 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 29, 2022 | $0.022 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2022 | $0.022 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 31, 2022 | $0.021 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 29, 2022 | $0.021 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2022 | $0.021 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 28, 2022 | $0.022 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 31, 2022 | $0.021 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $0.021 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $0.001 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $0.005 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 30, 2021 | $0.021 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 29, 2021 | $0.021 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2021 | $0.021 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 31, 2021 | $0.021 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 30, 2021 | $0.021 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2021 | $0.021 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 28, 2021 | $0.021 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 30, 2021 | $0.022 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2021 | $0.021 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 26, 2021 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 29, 2021 | $0.021 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2020 | $0.022 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.000 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.022 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 30, 2020 | $0.022 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 30, 2020 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2020 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 31, 2020 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 31, 2020 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2020 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 29, 2020 | $0.024 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 30, 2020 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 28, 2020 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 31, 2020 | $0.025 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2019 | $0.025 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 29, 2019 | $0.024 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 31, 2019 | $0.025 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2019 | $0.024 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 30, 2019 | $0.025 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 31, 2019 | $0.026 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2019 | $0.025 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2003 | $0.047 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 31, 2003 | $0.072 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 31, 2002 | $0.027 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
VCADX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Adam Ferguson
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 28, 2013
8.93
8.9%
Adam M. Ferguson, CFA, Portfolio Manager at Vanguard. He has been with Vanguard since 2004, has worked in investment management since 2008. He has managed the California Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund since 2013. Education: B.S., Wilmington University; M.B.A., Drexel University.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 35.05 | 7.27 | 1.58 |