What is the expense ratio of VGSTX?

Vanguard STAR Fund (VGSTX) charges an expense ratio of 0.29%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

What is VGSTX's dividend yield?

VGSTX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 8.61%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

Vanguard STAR Fund (VGSTX) manages $24.00B 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 VGSTX actively managed or an index fund?

VGSTX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was VGSTX launched?

Vanguard STAR Fund (VGSTX) launched in March 1985 and is managed by Vanguard.

VGSTX

Vanguard STAR Fund

NASDAQ·Asset Management · Financial Services

$30.49$0.08−0.26%

Market closed·Jul 23 12:10 PM UTC

Price Chart

$30.49−$0.08 (−0.26%)today

−9.50%CAGR −1.98%

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Mar 29, 1985Jul 23, 2021 → Jul 23, 2026· 5.0 yrsJul 23, 2026

Key Metrics

DistributionDividend Tab

Annual Distribution (FWD)$0.56

Distribution Yield (FWD)1.83%

Annual Distribution (TTM)$2.63

Distribution Yield (TTM)8.61%

Distribution Growth (5Y)+14.6%

FrequencySemi-Annual

Most Recent$0.28

Ex-Dividend DateJun 26

Payment DateJun 29

DiversificationDiversification Tab

Holdings10

Top 10 Weight100.0%

Top 25 Weight100.0%

Effective Holdings5

Sectors12

Largest Holding921909735 · 36.1%

Largest SectorTechnology · 24.7%

Asset ClassMulti-Asset

StrategyThematic

Cost & RiskExpenses Tab

Expense Ratio0.29%

Cost per 10k Invested$29.00

AUM$24.00B

Avg Daily Volume—

Price$30.49

NAV$30.49

Premium / Discount+0.00%

52-Week Range$27.98 – $31.54

Beta1.04

Fund Overview

The fund typically invests 60-70% of its assets in common stocks through actively-managed underlying stock funds and 30-40% of its assets in bonds through an actively-managed underlying bond fund.

Cost Verdict

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Issuer: Vanguard
Asset Class: Multi-Asset
Strategy: Thematic
Inception: March 29, 1985
Fund Type: Mutual Fund
Domicile: US
Currency: USD
ISIN: US9219091074
CUSIP: 921909107
Website: investor.vanguard.com/investment-products/mutual-funds/profile/vgstx

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Frequently Asked Questions About VGSTX

What does VGSTX invest in?: The fund typically invests 60-70% of its assets in common stocks through actively-managed underlying stock funds and 30-40% of its assets in bonds through an actively-managed underlying bond fund.
What is the expense ratio of VGSTX?: Vanguard STAR Fund (VGSTX) charges an expense ratio of 0.29%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
What is VGSTX's dividend yield?: VGSTX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 8.61%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.
How big is VGSTX?: Vanguard STAR Fund (VGSTX) manages $24.00B 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 VGSTX actively managed or an index fund?: VGSTX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.
When was VGSTX launched?: Vanguard STAR Fund (VGSTX) launched in March 1985 and is managed by Vanguard.