Vanguard Global Equity Fund (VHGEX)

Vanguard Global Equity Fund (VHGEX) is an actively managed international stock mutual fund. This mutual fund invests in 800-plus stocks from more than 20 countries around the world. It may invest in US, Europe, emerging markets, pacific, Middle East, etc.

VHGEX Fund Profile

• Fund Inception Date: 08/14/1995
• Ticker Symbol: VHGEX
• CUSIP: 922038203
• Beta (3yr): 0.79
• Rank in category (YTD): 65%
• Category: World Stock
• Distribution Yield: 1.58%
• Capital Gains: -
• Expense Ratio: 0.61%
• Net Assets: $ 4.4 billion
• Number of Years Up: 14 years
• Number of Years Down: 5 year
• Annual Turnover Rate: 45%

This Vanguard fund is managed by the following sub advisors such as Acadian Asset Management LLC, Baillie Gifford Overseas Ltd., and Marathon Asset Management LLP. Its expense fee is 0.61% per year. The current dividend yield is 1.58%. The total assets are $4.4 billion.

Vanguard Global Equity Fund Returns

In 2014, this popular Vanguard fund has 1 year total return of 4.30%. This world stock mutual fund has returned 8.69% over the past 1 year, 14.03% over the past 3 year, and 12.24% over the past 5 year. Morningstar has ranked this stock fund with 4 stars rating.

VHGEX Fund Holdings

Top 6 stocks in its portfolio are Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Naspers Ltd., Prudential plc, Nestle SA, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Top 3 sectors are financial services, technology, and consumer cyclical. Top 4 countries in its assets are United States, Japan, United Kingdom, and Canada.

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Pros:

• Vanguard Global Equity Fund has performed better than its average category.
• It is highly recommended by Morningstar.

Cons:

• None.

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