Vanguard Global Wellington Fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
11.0%
1 yr return
22.5%
3 Yr Avg Return
14.4%
5 Yr Avg Return
8.4%
Net Assets
$3.08 B
Holdings in Top 10
18.0%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.43%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 68.00%
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
Watchlist
VGWLX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 11.0%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 14.4%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 8.4%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.68%
- Dividend Yield 2.3%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard Global Wellington Fund
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Fund Family NameThe Vanguard Group, Inc.
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Inception DateNov 02, 2017
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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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ManagerNataliya Kofman
Fund Description
VGWLX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VGWLX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 11.0% | -23.7% | 16.4% | 40.56% |
| 1 Yr | 22.5% | -8.9% | 48.3% | 32.83% |
| 3 Yr | 14.4%* | -2.2% | 16.4% | 16.93% |
| 5 Yr | 8.4%* | -0.7% | 13.4% | N/A |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 0.9% | 11.8% | N/A |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VGWLX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9.8% | -40.8% | 20.6% | 24.83% |
| 2024 | -1.1% | -21.0% | 24.5% | 42.60% |
| 2023 | 9.5% | -24.2% | 27.8% | 3.50% |
| 2022 | -11.1% | -23.1% | 11.7% | 4.98% |
| 2021 | 9.7% | -100.0% | 20.6% | N/A |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VGWLX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 11.0% | -23.7% | 16.4% | 40.13% |
| 1 Yr | 22.5% | -12.8% | 48.3% | 30.72% |
| 3 Yr | 14.4%* | -3.4% | 16.4% | 14.85% |
| 5 Yr | 8.4%* | -1.1% | 13.4% | N/A |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 0.9% | 11.8% | N/A |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VGWLX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17.4% | -40.8% | 20.6% | 24.83% |
| 2024 | 6.2% | -21.0% | 24.5% | 42.60% |
| 2023 | 12.4% | -24.2% | 27.8% | 4.67% |
| 2022 | -7.2% | -23.1% | 11.7% | 17.12% |
| 2021 | 13.4% | -2.9% | 23.1% | N/A |
NAV & Total Return History
VGWLX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VGWLX | Category Low | Category High | VGWLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 3.08 B | 1.12 M | 110 B | 23.11% |
| Number of Holdings | 651 | 2 | 10961 | 23.38% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 553 M | -31.7 M | 22 B | 36.33% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 17.99% | 10.8% | 100.0% | 90.69% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund 3.77%
- SAMSUNG ELECTRON 2.09%
- ALPHABET INC-A 1.93%
- MERCK CO 1.78%
- TSMC 1.68%
- MICROSOFT CORP 1.57%
- TOTALENERGIES SE 1.44%
- JOHNSONJOHNSON 1.26%
- UNILEVER PLC 1.25%
- DUKE ENERGY CORP 1.22%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGWLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 64.97% | -45.72% | 98.42% | 45.51% |
| Bonds | 31.33% | -39.76% | 93.84% | 34.03% |
| Cash | 3.77% | -97.12% | 185.58% | 49.90% |
| Convertible Bonds | 1.70% | 0.00% | 25.49% | 19.62% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | -0.03% | 14.00% | 90.19% |
| Other | -0.02% | -1.25% | 197.12% | 92.90% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGWLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 21.20% | 0.00% | 30.34% | 10.62% |
| Healthcare | 16.13% | 0.00% | 30.30% | 7.22% |
| Industrials | 15.13% | 0.09% | 32.39% | 7.64% |
| Technology | 13.94% | 0.00% | 39.48% | 56.26% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 7.38% | 0.00% | 20.84% | 52.87% |
| Communication Services | 6.53% | 0.00% | 28.59% | 67.30% |
| Consumer Defense | 6.01% | 0.00% | 31.85% | 25.27% |
| Utilities | 5.79% | 0.00% | 40.29% | 30.79% |
| Energy | 3.86% | 0.00% | 38.61% | 83.44% |
| Real Estate | 2.22% | 0.00% | 90.14% | 79.19% |
| Basic Materials | 1.81% | 0.00% | 60.23% | 92.57% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGWLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 34.81% | -4.82% | 95.75% | 36.12% |
| Non US | 30.16% | -46.69% | 57.06% | 50.31% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGWLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate | 49.87% | 0.00% | 99.90% | 22.55% |
| Government | 24.59% | 0.00% | 98.64% | 54.28% |
| Securitized | 10.81% | 0.00% | 83.28% | 38.00% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 3.77% | 0.10% | 100.00% | 62.84% |
| Municipal | 1.95% | 0.00% | 31.28% | 5.01% |
| Derivative | -0.02% | 0.00% | 41.88% | 88.94% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGWLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 20.01% | -177.12% | 87.76% | 31.52% |
| Non US | 11.33% | -39.00% | 137.36% | 30.90% |
VGWLX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VGWLX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.43% | 0.16% | 2.71% | 96.45% |
| Management Fee | 0.41% | 0.00% | 1.70% | 27.19% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.70% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VGWLX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VGWLX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 2.00% | 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.
| VGWLX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 68.00% | 0.00% | 441.00% | 56.94% |
VGWLX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VGWLX | Category Low | Category High | VGWLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.34% | 0.00% | 10.92% | 85.24% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VGWLX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annually | Monthly | Monthly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VGWLX | Category Low | Category High | VGWLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.68% | -5.20% | 6.33% | 43.57% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VGWLX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.178 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.205 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.193 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.776 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.238 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.232 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.197 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.171 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.177 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.870 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $1.218 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.214 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 15, 2024 | $0.189 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.179 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.010 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 15, 2023 | $0.130 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 16, 2023 | $0.205 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 17, 2023 | $0.122 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2022 | $0.704 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 27, 2022 | $0.098 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2022 | $0.128 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2022 | $0.086 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $0.507 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 28, 2021 | $0.135 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2021 | $0.124 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2021 | $0.080 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.125 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 10, 2020 | $0.063 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2020 | $0.103 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2020 | $0.076 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2019 | $0.108 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2019 | $0.035 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 30, 2019 | $0.102 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 20, 2019 | $0.118 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 20, 2019 | $0.086 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2018 | $0.037 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 18, 2018 | $0.104 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 21, 2018 | $0.117 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 15, 2018 | $0.143 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 15, 2018 | $0.073 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2017 | $0.044 | OrdinaryDividend |
VGWLX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Nataliya Kofman
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 02, 2017
4.58
4.6%
Nataliya is Managing Director and equity portfolio manager in Global Equity Portfolio Management and is a member of the Quality Equity team. She has been involved in securities analysis for the Fund since 2017. She manages global equity assets on behalf of our clients, drawing on research from Wellington Management’s global industry analysts, equity portfolio managers, and team analysts. She also provides research to her team on the health care, industrial, insurance, semiconductor, and automotive sectors globally. She works in our Boston office. Prior to joining Wellington Management as an investment professional in 2006, Nataliya worked as a summer investment associate at Neuberger Berman, covering the medical device industry (2005). Before that, she served as an engineering team leader of the cross-functional powertrain design team at Ford Motor Company (1998 – 2004), responsible for product launch of Ford’s flagship F150 product. Nataliya started her career at Ford as engine design engineer, progressing through multiple global assignments in the engine and vehicle system design functions bringing products from concept to mass production. Nataliya earned her MBA from Harvard Business School (2006) and her MS (1997) and BS (1996), magna cum laude, in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan. She is fluent in Russian.
Loren Moran
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 02, 2017
4.58
4.6%
Loren L. Moran, CFA, Senior Managing Director and Fixed Income Portfolio Manager of Wellington Management, has been a portfolio manager for the fixed income portion of the Fund since 2017 and securities analysis for the fixed income portion of the Fund since 2014. She has worked in investment management since 2001, has been with Wellington Management since 2014. Education: B.S., Georgetown University.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.03 | 30.27 | 6.52 | 9.25 |