# Vanguard Windsor II Fund Investor Shares (VWNFX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vwnfx for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Vanguard · Asset class: Large Cap Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 1985-06-24 The investment managers of the Windsor II Fund are particularly attentive to the valuation of assets, akin to a savvy individual making a substantial purchase. While this fund, which focuses on large-capitalization value stocks, naturally carries the risks associated with the broader stock market, its price-conscious methodology aims to deliver a less volatile investment experience. It's worth noting, however, that this approach may lead to underperformance during periods of strong market upswings. This fund is well-suited for investors with long-term financial objectives who prefer a stead... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $53.72 | | Expense Ratio | 0.33% | | Assets Under Management | $65.20B | | NAV | $53.72 | | Holdings Count | 0 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 9.95% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $5.35 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annual | | 52-Week Range | $45.48 – $54.15 | | Beta | 0.78 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.3623 /share - Ex-date: 2026-06-18 - Pay date: 2026-06-22 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does VWNFX invest in? The investment managers of the Windsor II Fund are particularly attentive to the valuation of assets, akin to a savvy individual making a substantial purchase. While this fund, which focuses on large-capitalization value stocks, naturally carries the risks associated with the broader stock market, its price-conscious methodology aims to deliver a less volatile investment experience. It's worth noting, however, that this approach may lead to underperformance during periods of strong market upswings. This fund is well-suited for investors with long-term financial objectives who prefer a steadier trajectory and reduced market fluctuation compared to more aggressively managed funds. ### What is the expense ratio of VWNFX? Vanguard Windsor II Fund Investor Shares (VWNFX) charges an expense ratio of 0.33%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is VWNFX? Vanguard Windsor II Fund Investor Shares (VWNFX) manages $65.20B 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 VWNFX actively managed or an index fund? VWNFX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was VWNFX launched? Vanguard Windsor II Fund Investor Shares (VWNFX) launched in June 1985 and is managed by Vanguard. ### How has VWNFX performed? VWNFX'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 VWNFX pay a dividend? Vanguard Windsor II Fund Investor Shares (VWNFX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 9.95%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does VWNFX pay dividends? Vanguard Windsor II Fund Investor Shares pays dividends Semi-Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is VWNFX's dividend yield? VWNFX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 9.95%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is VWNFX's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for VWNFX was 2026-06-18. The next ex-date typically follows Semi-Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will VWNFX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.33% 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 VWNFX charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from VWNFX'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 VWNFX cost more than a fund like VOO? VWNFX's strategy (current expense ratio 0.33%) 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 VWNFX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to VWNFX? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as VWNFX (0.33%) 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/vwnfx - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vwnfx/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vwnfx/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vwnfx/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vwnfx/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.