- What are the top holdings of VGSNX?
- Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Shares holds 158 securities in total. The largest positions and their portfolio weights are listed on the Holdings tab.
- How many holdings does VGSNX have?
- VGSNX holds 158 positions as reported by the fund's most recent disclosure.
- What sectors does VGSNX invest in?
- Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Shares (VGSNX) allocates across the sectors shown above. The largest exposure tops the list; the rest follow in descending weight order.
- What sector is VGSNX most exposed to?
- VGSNX's full sector breakdown is on the Sectors tab. The largest sector weight is shown there along with the rest of the allocation.
- Is VGSNX a US-only fund?
- The country allocation card on this page shows VGSNX's geographic exposure. Funds with > 95% US weight are effectively US-only; international or global funds will show meaningful weights across multiple countries.
- 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.
