# Vanguard Diversified Equity Fund (VDEQX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vdeqx for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Vanguard · Asset class: Large Cap Equity - Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 2005-06-10 The Vanguard Diversified Equity Fund allocates its capital across six distinct Vanguard equity portfolios, providing broad and thorough access to the U.S. stock market. Each of these underlying components is actively managed and follows a unique investment strategy. Together, they aim to cover the entire range of investment styles and company sizes, from growth to value approaches, and encompassing small, mid, and large-capitalization companies. Although this varied collection of investment approaches offers diversification benefits, it inherently carries risks. A principal risk factor is t... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $58.72 | | Expense Ratio | 0.35% | | Assets Under Management | $2.60B | | NAV | $58.42 | | Holdings Count | 0 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 8.39% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $4.93 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Annual | | 52-Week Range | $49.15 – $60.26 | | Beta | 1.09 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $4.9266 /share - Ex-date: 2025-12-23 - Pay date: 2025-12-24 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does VDEQX invest in? The Vanguard Diversified Equity Fund allocates its capital across six distinct Vanguard equity portfolios, providing broad and thorough access to the U.S. stock market. Each of these underlying components is actively managed and follows a unique investment strategy. Together, they aim to cover the entire range of investment styles and company sizes, from growth to value approaches, and encompassing small, mid, and large-capitalization companies. Although this varied collection of investment approaches offers diversification benefits, it inherently carries risks. A principal risk factor is the fund's direct and full exposure to the stock market itself. Therefore, individuals considering this investment should be prepared for a long-term commitment, as it can experience significant fluctuations and instability over shorter periods. ### What is the expense ratio of VDEQX? Vanguard Diversified Equity Fund (VDEQX) charges an expense ratio of 0.35%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is VDEQX? Vanguard Diversified Equity Fund (VDEQX) manages $2.60B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is VDEQX actively managed or an index fund? VDEQX is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (VDEQX's is 0.35%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions. ### When was VDEQX launched? Vanguard Diversified Equity Fund (VDEQX) launched in June 2005 and is managed by Vanguard. ### How has VDEQX performed? VDEQX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon. ### Does VDEQX pay a dividend? Vanguard Diversified Equity Fund (VDEQX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 8.39%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does VDEQX pay dividends? Vanguard Diversified Equity Fund pays dividends Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is VDEQX's dividend yield? VDEQX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 8.39%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is VDEQX's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for VDEQX was 2025-12-23. The next ex-date typically follows Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will VDEQX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.35% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does VDEQX charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from VDEQX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does VDEQX cost more than a fund like VOO? VDEQX is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.35%). Active funds charge more than passive index trackers in exchange for the manager's discretion to over- or under-weight positions. The Cost Verdict card above tells you whether VDEQX's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to VDEQX? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as VDEQX (0.35%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vdeqx - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vdeqx/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vdeqx/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vdeqx/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vdeqx/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.