Vanguard Target Retirement 2050 Fund
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As of 11/06/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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Vitals
YTD Return
7.7%
1 yr return
10.3%
3 Yr Avg Return
18.0%
5 Yr Avg Return
8.1%
Net Assets
$108 B
Holdings in Top 10
100.0%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.08%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 5.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 11/06/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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VFIFX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 7.7%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 18.0%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 8.1%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.79%
- Dividend Yield 1.9%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard Target Retirement 2050 Fund
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Fund Family NameVanguard
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Inception DateJun 07, 2006
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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
VFIFX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VFIFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 7.7% | 3.2% | 15.2% | 63.10% |
| 1 Yr | 10.3% | 4.6% | 23.4% | 51.79% |
| 3 Yr | 18.0%* | 12.2% | 19.7% | 33.93% |
| 5 Yr | 8.1%* | 4.0% | 10.0% | 28.74% |
| 10 Yr | 11.3%* | 8.0% | 12.3% | 20.34% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VFIFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18.9% | -2.2% | 20.8% | 9.47% |
| 2024 | 12.2% | -4.9% | 17.5% | 34.91% |
| 2023 | 17.6% | 10.2% | 21.3% | 38.10% |
| 2022 | -19.4% | -38.5% | -18.0% | 11.90% |
| 2021 | 3.2% | -7.8% | 20.4% | 81.13% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VFIFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 7.7% | 3.2% | 15.2% | 63.10% |
| 1 Yr | 10.3% | 4.6% | 23.4% | 51.79% |
| 3 Yr | 18.0%* | 12.2% | 19.7% | 33.93% |
| 5 Yr | 8.1%* | 4.0% | 10.0% | 28.74% |
| 10 Yr | 11.3%* | 8.0% | 12.3% | 20.34% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VFIFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21.4% | 12.4% | 26.1% | 23.08% |
| 2024 | 14.6% | 1.0% | 26.7% | 54.44% |
| 2023 | 20.2% | 13.9% | 37.6% | 52.98% |
| 2022 | -17.5% | -19.9% | -2.1% | 45.83% |
| 2021 | 16.4% | 8.7% | 22.0% | 67.92% |
NAV & Total Return History
VFIFX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VFIFX | Category Low | Category High | VFIFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 108 B | 20.3 M | 108 B | 0.59% |
| Number of Holdings | 7 | 3 | 84 | 89.94% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 108 B | 15.9 M | 108 B | 0.59% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 99.95% | 62.2% | 106.6% | 24.55% |
Top 10 Holdings
- VANG-T ST M-INS+ 53.69%
- VANG-TO INT-INV 36.34%
- VANG-TB II-INV 6.62%
- VANG-TTL INT-INS 2.79%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund 0.51%
- SP500 EMINI FUT Sep26 0.00%
- US 10YR NOTE (CBT)Sep26 0.00%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VFIFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.44% | 0.00% | 100.69% | 69.82% |
| Cash | 0.55% | 0.00% | 15.52% | 21.89% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.10% | 0.00% | 0.93% | 34.32% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.29% | 0.15% | 34.32% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% | 89.35% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.84% | 95.86% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VFIFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 19.23% | 16.70% | 24.11% | 47.34% |
| Financial Services | 15.60% | 12.80% | 18.83% | 42.01% |
| Healthcare | 12.13% | 10.42% | 14.66% | 68.05% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 10.94% | 9.10% | 13.35% | 61.54% |
| Industrials | 10.76% | 9.14% | 12.45% | 39.64% |
| Communication Services | 7.30% | 5.69% | 10.12% | 49.70% |
| Consumer Defense | 7.22% | 4.75% | 8.29% | 20.71% |
| Basic Materials | 5.22% | 3.28% | 6.86% | 31.95% |
| Energy | 4.72% | 2.43% | 6.54% | 34.91% |
| Real Estate | 3.90% | 1.86% | 10.17% | 50.30% |
| Utilities | 2.99% | 1.90% | 3.67% | 17.75% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VFIFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 99.44% | 0.00% | 100.69% | 69.82% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 38.35% | 92.90% |
VFIFX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VFIFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.08% | 0.05% | 3.52% | 99.40% |
| Management Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.90% | 27.11% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.29% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VFIFX 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% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VFIFX 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.
| VFIFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 5.00% | 1.00% | 110.00% | 4.61% |
VFIFX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VFIFX | Category Low | Category High | VFIFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.94% | 0.00% | 5.32% | 37.87% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VFIFX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | Annual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VFIFX | Category Low | Category High | VFIFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.79% | -0.36% | 4.43% | 20.12% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VFIFX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | $1.239 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $1.108 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $1.092 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.016 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.984 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.901 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $6.019 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.837 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.876 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.027 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.001 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.789 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.009 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.001 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.684 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.008 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.027 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.587 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.046 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.042 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.585 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.004 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.596 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2013 | $0.518 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2012 | $0.007 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2012 | $0.487 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2011 | $0.008 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 29, 2011 | $0.439 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2010 | $0.124 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 30, 2010 | $0.120 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 30, 2010 | $0.370 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2009 | $0.371 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2008 | $0.415 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2007 | $0.370 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2006 | $0.220 | OrdinaryDividend |
VFIFX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
William Coleman
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 22, 2013
9.27
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 22, 2013
9.27
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 17.09 | 5.89 | 2.41 |