# Vanguard Global Equity Fund (VHGEX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vhgex for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Vanguard · Asset class: Global Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 1995-08-14 This fund allocates capital to a diverse array of companies of varying market capitalizations, operating worldwide. Roughly 50% of its assets are invested in the United States. Its comprehensive portfolio consists of more than 500 individual stocks, spanning over 30 different countries. A distinctive multi-manager approach, involving two separate investment advisors each employing unique strategies, contributes to enhanced portfolio diversification. Beyond standard stock market risks, the fund also carries exposure to currency fluctuations and specific country-related risks. It is an approp... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $40.75 | | Expense Ratio | 0.38% | | Assets Under Management | $7.50B | | NAV | $40.75 | | Holdings Count | 180 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 11.64% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $4.74 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Annual | | 52-Week Range | $34.94 – $43.71 | | Beta | 1.07 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $4.7423 /share - Ex-date: 2025-12-22 - Pay date: 2025-12-23 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does VHGEX invest in? This fund allocates capital to a diverse array of companies of varying market capitalizations, operating worldwide. Roughly 50% of its assets are invested in the United States. Its comprehensive portfolio consists of more than 500 individual stocks, spanning over 30 different countries. A distinctive multi-manager approach, involving two separate investment advisors each employing unique strategies, contributes to enhanced portfolio diversification. Beyond standard stock market risks, the fund also carries exposure to currency fluctuations and specific country-related risks. It is an appropriate choice for long-term investors desiring broad international equity exposure and who are comfortable with the increased price swings typical of global markets. ### What is the expense ratio of VHGEX? Vanguard Global Equity Fund (VHGEX) charges an expense ratio of 0.38%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is VHGEX? Vanguard Global Equity Fund (VHGEX) manages $7.50B 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 VHGEX actively managed or an index fund? VHGEX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was VHGEX launched? Vanguard Global Equity Fund (VHGEX) launched in August 1995 and is managed by Vanguard. ### How has VHGEX performed? VHGEX'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 VHGEX pay a dividend? Vanguard Global Equity Fund (VHGEX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 11.64%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does VHGEX pay dividends? Vanguard Global 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 VHGEX's dividend yield? VHGEX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 11.64%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is VHGEX's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for VHGEX was 2025-12-22. 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 VHGEX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.38% 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 VHGEX charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from VHGEX'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 VHGEX cost more than a fund like VOO? VHGEX's strategy (current expense ratio 0.38%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where VHGEX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to VHGEX? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as VHGEX (0.38%) 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/vhgex - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vhgex/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vhgex/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vhgex/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vhgex/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.