- What does VGSNX invest in?
- This fund offers investors exposure to the real estate sector by investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). These entities acquire and operate various income-producing properties, such as office buildings, hotels, and retail spaces. Given that REITs often exhibit performance trends that diverge from traditional stocks and bonds, this fund may enhance diversification within a portfolio already composed of equity and fixed-income assets. While it can potentially generate a higher dividend income stream than other funds, it does carry inherent risks. A significant risk factor is its concentrated focus exclusively on the real estate industry, which may result in increased volatility compared to more broadly diversified stock funds.
- What is the expense ratio of VGSNX?
- Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Shares (VGSNX) charges an expense ratio of 0.11%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- How big is VGSNX?
- Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Shares (VGSNX) manages $71.40B 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 VGSNX actively managed or an index fund?
- VGSNX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.
- When was VGSNX launched?
- Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Shares (VGSNX) launched in December 2003 and is managed by Vanguard.
- How has VGSNX performed?
- VGSNX'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.
