- What does VPGDX invest in?
- The fund's main goal is to achieve a specific real return, adjusted for inflation, by focusing on long-term growth of capital and generating a steady, moderate stream of income. It accomplishes this by strategically allocating its investments across various Vanguard mutual funds and other financial instruments. This managed asset allocation strategy is specifically designed to provide shareholders with both asset appreciation and regular income. The portfolio can encompass a wide range of opportunities, such as stocks, bonds, cash equivalents, inflation-protected securities, and other carefully chosen investments. The proportion of each asset type is determined by the advisor's holistic assessment of their expected returns and inherent risks.
- What is the expense ratio of VPGDX?
- An expense ratio for Vanguard Managed Allocation Fund Investor Shs (VPGDX) is not available from our data sources. Neither our market-data feed nor the SEC's structured prospectus and annual-report datasets report one for this share class. The fund's prospectus on the issuer's site carries the authoritative fee.
- How big is VPGDX?
- Vanguard Managed Allocation Fund Investor Shs (VPGDX) manages $19.65B 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 VPGDX actively managed or an index fund?
- VPGDX is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.
- When was VPGDX launched?
- Vanguard Managed Allocation Fund Investor Shs (VPGDX) launched in January 2020 and is managed by Vanguard.
- How has VPGDX performed?
- VPGDX'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.