What does Vanguard STAR Fund do?

Vanguard STAR Fund (VGSTX) 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 VGSTX's market cap?

Vanguard STAR Fund (VGSTX) has a market capitalization of approximately $23.97 billion, as of July 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

Does VGSTX pay a dividend?

Yes — Vanguard STAR Fund (VGSTX) pays a dividend semi-annually, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 8.68%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

VGSTX

Vanguard STAR Fund

NASDAQ·Asset Management · Financial Services

$30.26$0.23−0.75%

Market cap$23.97B·Market closed·Jul 23 8:00 PM UTC

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$30.26−$0.23 (−0.75%)today

−10.05%CAGR −2.10%

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Mar 29, 1985Jul 24, 2021 → Jul 24, 2026· 5.0 yrsJul 24, 2026

Key Metrics

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Dividend Yield (FWD)1.84%

Annual Dividend (FWD)$0.56

Dividend Growth (5Y)+14.6%

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Payout Ratio173.7%

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Most Recent Dividend$0.279

Ex-Dividend DateJun 26

Payment DateJun 29

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About Vanguard STAR Fund

The fund typically invests 60-70% of its assets in common stocks through actively-managed underlying stock funds and 30-40% of its assets in bonds through an actively-managed underlying bond fund.

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

Peers

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VSMGX

Vanguard LifeStrategy Moderate Growth Fund

Cap

$24.6B

TRRJX

T. Rowe Price Retirement 2035 Fund

Cap

$24.8B

VWNDX

Vanguard Windsor Fund Investor Shares

Cap

$24.6B

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Frequently Asked Questions About VGSTX

What does Vanguard STAR Fund do?: Vanguard STAR Fund (VGSTX) 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 VGSTX's market cap?: Vanguard STAR Fund (VGSTX) has a market capitalization of approximately $23.97 billion, as of July 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.
Does VGSTX pay a dividend?: Yes — Vanguard STAR Fund (VGSTX) pays a dividend semi-annually, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 8.68%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.