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Vanguard Global Wellington Fund Admiral Shares VGWAX

Morningstar Medalist Rating
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  • NAV / 1-Day Return 37.47  /  +0.16 %
  • Total Assets 3.3B
  • Adj. Expense Ratio
    0.300%
  • Expense Ratio 0.300%
  • Distribution Fee Level Low
  • Share Class Type Institutional
  • Category Global Moderate Allocation
  • Investment Style Large Value
  • Credit Quality / Interest Rate Sensitivity Medium/Moderate
  • Status Open
  • TTM Yield 2.83%
  • Turnover 74%

USD | NAV as of Oct 03, 2026 | 1-Day Return as of Oct 03, 2026, 12:10 AM GMT+0

Morningstar’s Analysis VGWAX

Will VGWAX outperform in the future?

Get our overall rating based on a fundamental assessment of the pillars below.

  • Process Pillar

    The Process Pillar is our assessment of how sensible, clearly defined, and repeatable VGWAX’s performance objective and investment process is for both security selection and portfolio construction.

  • People Pillar

    The People Pillar is our evaluation of the VGWAX management team’s experience and ability. We find that high-quality management teams deliver superior performance relative to their benchmarks and/or peers.

  • Parent Pillar

    The Parent Pillar is our rating of VGWAX’s parent organization’s priorities and whether they’re in line with investors’ interests.

More confidence in this approach leads to a Process rating upgrade.

Analyst Stephen Margaria

Stephen Margaria

Analyst

Summary

Vanguard Global Wellington’s disciplined asset allocation and rigorous approach to security selection help it stand out among peers, underscoring a Process Pillar upgrade to High from Above Average. The fund is a top choice for investors seeking a globally diversified, balanced portfolio at a compelling price.

by Stephen Margaria
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Portfolio Holdings VGWAX

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  • % Assets in Top 10 Holdings 16.7
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% Portfolio Weight
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