What does Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Institutional Shares do?

Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Institutional Shares (VBAIX) operates in the Asset Management industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

What is VBAIX's market cap?

Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Institutional Shares (VBAIX) has a market capitalization of approximately $63.73 billion, as of July 24, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

Does VBAIX pay a dividend?

Yes — Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Institutional Shares (VBAIX) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 5.40%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

VBAIX

Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Institutional Shares

NASDAQ·Asset Management · Financial Services

$53.63$0.03+0.06%

Market cap$63.73B·Market closed·Jul 24 8:00 PM UTC

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$53.63+$0.03 (+0.06%)today

+11.06%CAGR +2.12%

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Nov 28, 2000Jul 24, 2021 → Jul 24, 2026· 5.0 yrsJul 24, 2026

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Dividend Yield (FWD)2.24%

Annual Dividend (FWD)$1.20

Dividend Growth (5Y)+12.5%

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Payout Ratio140.4%

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Most Recent Dividend$0.301

Ex-Dividend DateJun 26

Payment DateJun 29

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About Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Institutional Shares

As an economical and straightforward index fund, it offers investors broad access to both equity and fixed income markets. The fund maintains an approximate allocation of 60% to equities and 40% to bonds, achieving this by mirroring the performance of two broad benchmark indices representing the overall U.S. stock market and U.S. taxable bond market, respectively. A key benefit of its extensive diversification is that the impact of any single holding on the fund's overall performance is substantially minimized. This fund may be well-suited as a foundational component for investors with a…

Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Asset Management
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: investor.vanguard.com/investment-products/mutual-funds/profile/vbaix

Peers

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VBIAX

Vanguard Balanced Index Fund

Cap

$63.4B

VLCAX

Vanguard Large-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares

Cap

$73.5B

SCHX

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF

Cap

$71.1B

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Frequently Asked Questions About VBAIX

What does Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Institutional Shares do?: Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Institutional Shares (VBAIX) operates in the Asset Management industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.
What is VBAIX's market cap?: Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Institutional Shares (VBAIX) has a market capitalization of approximately $63.73 billion, as of July 24, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.
Does VBAIX pay a dividend?: Yes — Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Institutional Shares (VBAIX) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 5.40%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.