# Vanguard Strategic Equity Fund (VSEQX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vseqx for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Vanguard · Asset class: Mid Cap Equity - Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 1995-08-14 The Vanguard Strategic Equity Fund is an actively managed investment vehicle that targets mid- and small-capitalization equities, specifically those identified by the advisor as possessing robust growth potential. Its stock selection process is driven by a sophisticated quantitative methodology, designed to construct a portfolio with a risk profile comparable to its benchmark index, while simultaneously aiming for superior investment outcomes. Due to its concentration on smaller and medium-sized enterprises, the fund's performance may experience greater volatility than broader U.S. equity m... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $44.21 | | Expense Ratio | 0.17% | | Assets Under Management | $12.10B | | NAV | $44.21 | | Holdings Count | 0 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 9.47% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $4.18 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Annual | | 52-Week Range | $37.10 – $46.60 | | Beta | 1.08 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $4.1850 /share - Ex-date: 2025-12-17 - Pay date: 2025-12-18 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does VSEQX invest in? The Vanguard Strategic Equity Fund is an actively managed investment vehicle that targets mid- and small-capitalization equities, specifically those identified by the advisor as possessing robust growth potential. Its stock selection process is driven by a sophisticated quantitative methodology, designed to construct a portfolio with a risk profile comparable to its benchmark index, while simultaneously aiming for superior investment outcomes. Due to its concentration on smaller and medium-sized enterprises, the fund's performance may experience greater volatility than broader U.S. equity markets. This fund can serve as a valuable complement within a long-term investment strategy, particularly for portfolios already holding significant exposure to large-cap companies. ### What is the expense ratio of VSEQX? Vanguard Strategic Equity Fund (VSEQX) charges an expense ratio of 0.17%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is VSEQX? Vanguard Strategic Equity Fund (VSEQX) manages $12.10B 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 VSEQX actively managed or an index fund? VSEQX is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (VSEQX's is 0.17%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions. ### When was VSEQX launched? Vanguard Strategic Equity Fund (VSEQX) launched in August 1995 and is managed by Vanguard. ### How has VSEQX performed? VSEQX'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 VSEQX pay a dividend? Vanguard Strategic Equity Fund (VSEQX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 9.47%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does VSEQX pay dividends? Vanguard Strategic 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 VSEQX's dividend yield? VSEQX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 9.47%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is VSEQX's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for VSEQX was 2025-12-17. 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 VSEQX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.17% 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 VSEQX charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from VSEQX'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 VSEQX cost more than a fund like VOO? VSEQX is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.17%). Active funds charge more than passive index trackers in exchange for the manager's discretion to over- or under-weight positions. The Cost Verdict card above tells you whether VSEQX's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to VSEQX? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as VSEQX (0.17%) 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/vseqx - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vseqx/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vseqx/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vseqx/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vseqx/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.