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Mutual Funds Weekly Roundup: August 2
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| Period | VIPSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 3.0% | -25.8% | 194.1% | 2.49% |
| 1 Yr | 5.6% | -24.6% | 188.5% | 4.76% |
| 3 Yr | 1.1%* | -7.8% | 8.7% | 16.20% |
| 5 Yr | 0.3%* | -6.0% | 12.0% | 11.27% |
| 10 Yr | 0.8%* | -5.4% | 4.0% | 13.91% |
* Annualized
| Period | VIPSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5.7% | -4.3% | 18.3% | 23.59% |
| 2018 | -4.4% | -11.7% | 4.6% | 85.90% |
| 2017 | 0.5% | -6.0% | 8.3% | 70.50% |
| 2016 | 1.1% | -7.8% | 7.7% | 19.15% |
| 2015 | -2.6% | -18.3% | 3.0% | 75.99% |
| Period | VIPSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 3.0% | -25.8% | 194.1% | 2.49% |
| 1 Yr | 5.6% | -24.6% | 188.5% | 4.44% |
| 3 Yr | 1.1%* | -7.8% | 10.9% | 21.89% |
| 5 Yr | 0.3%* | -6.0% | 12.0% | 23.78% |
| 10 Yr | 0.8%* | -5.4% | 6.7% | 31.59% |
* Annualized
| Period | VIPSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5.7% | -4.3% | 18.3% | 24.46% |
| 2018 | -4.4% | -11.7% | 6.5% | 88.71% |
| 2017 | 0.5% | -6.0% | 10.4% | 74.96% |
| 2016 | 1.1% | -7.8% | 10.7% | 26.49% |
| 2015 | -2.6% | -12.6% | 4.2% | 82.24% |
| VIPSX | Category Low | Category High | VIPSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 29.5 B | 652 K | 269 B | 2.77% |
| Number of Holdings | 43 | 1 | 17723 | 94.95% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 10.4 B | -216 M | 24.5 B | 0.53% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 35.38% | 2.4% | 100.0% | 21.31% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VIPSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 99.76% | 80.16% | 159.74% | 20.95% |
| Cash | 0.24% | -59.74% | 19.63% | 76.46% |
| Stocks | 0.00% | -0.38% | 24.73% | 83.85% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.43% | 85.46% |
| Other | 0.00% | -4.63% | 28.26% | 81.01% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.24% | 90.72% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VIPSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 99.76% | -2.21% | 122.41% | 0.64% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 0.24% | -29.57% | 39.95% | 83.18% |
| Derivative | 0.00% | -0.83% | 31.05% | 84.60% |
| Securitized | 0.00% | 0.00% | 98.30% | 92.57% |
| Corporate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 99.29% | 93.42% |
| Municipal | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.11% | 96.09% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VIPSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 99.76% | 61.81% | 156.78% | 11.13% |
| Non US | 0.00% | -17.15% | 26.76% | 96.51% |
| VIPSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.20% | 0.01% | 34.57% | 96.82% |
| Management Fee | 0.18% | 0.00% | 1.10% | 6.86% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 0.50% | N/A |
| VIPSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 0.25% | 5.50% | N/A |
| VIPSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.50% | 2.00% | N/A |
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.
| VIPSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 26.00% | 0.00% | 684.00% | 35.47% |
| VIPSX | Category Low | Category High | VIPSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.82% | 94.38% |
| VIPSX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly |
| VIPSX | Category Low | Category High | VIPSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 2.24% | -0.20% | 6.30% | 67.74% |
| VIPSX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2018 | $0.163 |
| Sep 24, 2018 | $0.098 |
| Jun 18, 2018 | $0.079 |
| Mar 16, 2018 | $0.038 |
| Dec 26, 2017 | $0.192 |
| Sep 22, 2017 | $0.086 |
| Jun 23, 2017 | $0.014 |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $0.011 |
| Dec 27, 2016 | $0.436 |
| Jun 17, 2016 | $0.002 |
| Dec 28, 2015 | $0.096 |
| Jun 23, 2014 | $0.112 |
| Mar 31, 2014 | $0.008 |
| Dec 27, 2013 | $0.107 |
| Sep 27, 2013 | $0.092 |
| Jun 28, 2013 | $0.011 |
| Sep 28, 2012 | $0.063 |
| Jun 29, 2012 | $0.029 |
| Mar 30, 2012 | $0.036 |
| Dec 28, 2011 | $0.210 |
| Sep 30, 2011 | $0.089 |
| Jun 30, 2011 | $0.188 |
| Mar 31, 2011 | $0.080 |
| Dec 29, 2010 | $0.170 |
| Sep 28, 2010 | $0.033 |
| Jun 29, 2010 | $0.049 |
| Mar 30, 2010 | $0.065 |
| Dec 24, 2009 | $0.209 |
| Mar 27, 2009 | $0.005 |
| Dec 22, 2008 | $0.014 |
| Sep 26, 2008 | $0.200 |
| Jun 27, 2008 | $0.240 |
| Mar 28, 2008 | $0.160 |
| Dec 24, 2007 | $0.110 |
| Sep 24, 2007 | $0.140 |
| Jun 25, 2007 | $0.305 |
| Mar 26, 2007 | $0.092 |
| Sep 25, 2006 | $0.172 |
| Jun 26, 2006 | $0.244 |
| Mar 27, 2006 | $0.010 |
| Dec 29, 2005 | $0.304 |
| Sep 26, 2005 | $0.108 |
| Jun 27, 2005 | $0.252 |
| Mar 28, 2005 | $0.017 |
| Dec 27, 2004 | $0.145 |
| Sep 27, 2004 | $0.160 |
| Jun 28, 2004 | $0.220 |
| Mar 29, 2004 | $0.040 |
| Dec 24, 2003 | $0.130 |
| Sep 29, 2003 | $0.050 |
| Jun 23, 2003 | $0.200 |
| Mar 31, 2003 | $0.070 |
| Dec 27, 2002 | $0.150 |
| Sep 30, 2002 | $0.100 |
| Jun 24, 2002 | $0.180 |
| Mar 25, 2002 | $0.030 |
| Dec 17, 2001 | $0.075 |
| Sep 24, 2001 | $0.120 |
| Jun 25, 2001 | $0.160 |
| Mar 26, 2001 | $0.090 |
| Dec 26, 2000 | $0.170 |
| Sep 25, 2000 | $0.100 |
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Aug 19, 2011
8.54
8.5%
Gemma Wright-Casparius, Principal of Vanguard. She has worked in investment management since 1980; has managed investment portfolios since 2008; and has co-managed the Fund since joining Vanguard in 2011. Education: B.B.A. and M.B.A., Bernard M. Baruch College of The City University of New York.
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01 | 33.27 | 7.44 | 0.16 |
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