# Vanguard Energy Fund Admiral Shares (VGELX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vgelx for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Vanguard · Asset class: Sector Equity - Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 2001-11-12 This actively managed, low-cost fund offers investors a way to participate in the energy sector, both domestically and internationally. It focuses on companies primarily engaged in various energy-related operations, including the production and transmission of energy or fuels, the manufacturing of necessary components, energy research, and initiatives for energy conservation or pollution control. The fund maintains the option to allocate up to 100% of its assets to foreign securities, which tend to exhibit greater price fluctuations than U.S. holdings. Given the inherent volatility of the s... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $118.45 | | Expense Ratio | 0.37% | | Assets Under Management | $7.10B | | NAV | $118.45 | | Holdings Count | 40 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 6.59% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $7.81 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annual | | 52-Week Range | $92.57 – $118.91 | | Beta | 0.12 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $3.4186 /share - Ex-date: 2026-03-30 - Pay date: 2026-03-31 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does VGELX invest in? This actively managed, low-cost fund offers investors a way to participate in the energy sector, both domestically and internationally. It focuses on companies primarily engaged in various energy-related operations, including the production and transmission of energy or fuels, the manufacturing of necessary components, energy research, and initiatives for energy conservation or pollution control. The fund maintains the option to allocate up to 100% of its assets to foreign securities, which tend to exhibit greater price fluctuations than U.S. holdings. Given the inherent volatility of the sector, annual returns may differ substantially. Consequently, this fund is best viewed as a supplementary component within a broader, diversified portfolio, particularly for those with a long-term investment outlook. Please note that effective May 12, 2026, the fund's name will transition from the Vanguard Energy Fund to the Vanguard Energy Opportunities Fund; however, its investment objectives, strategies, and policies will remain unchanged. ### What is the expense ratio of VGELX? Vanguard Energy Fund Admiral Shares (VGELX) charges an expense ratio of 0.37%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is VGELX? Vanguard Energy Fund Admiral Shares (VGELX) manages $7.10B 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 VGELX actively managed or an index fund? VGELX is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (VGELX's is 0.37%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions. ### When was VGELX launched? Vanguard Energy Fund Admiral Shares (VGELX) launched in November 2001 and is managed by Vanguard. ### How has VGELX performed? VGELX'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 VGELX pay a dividend? Vanguard Energy Fund Admiral Shares (VGELX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 6.59%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does VGELX pay dividends? Vanguard Energy Fund Admiral Shares pays dividends Semi-Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is VGELX's dividend yield? VGELX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 6.59%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is VGELX's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for VGELX was 2026-03-30. The next ex-date typically follows Semi-Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will VGELX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.37% 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 VGELX charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from VGELX'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 VGELX cost more than a fund like VOO? VGELX is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.37%). 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 VGELX's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to VGELX? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as VGELX (0.37%) 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/vgelx - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vgelx/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vgelx/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vgelx/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vgelx/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.