Vanguard Equity Income Fund Investor Shares
FundVEIPXNASDAQAbout
This investment vehicle seeks to offer shareholders an income yield that surpasses the typical market average, concurrently granting them exposure to equity markets. Its strategy involves focusing on corporations known for their reliable and consistent dividend payouts, which can translate into a superior yield compared to other stock-focused mutual funds offered by Vanguard. However, this emphasis on established, slower-growth companies that prioritize higher dividends means its overall performance might not match the gains seen in a robust bull market. Consequently, this income-centric fund is generally well-suited for individuals with an extended investment horizon and a willingness to accept the inherent fluctuations of the equity market.
Key Facts
52-Week Range
Performance
Sector Exposure
- Basic Materials3.37%
- Cash & Others2.34%
- Communication Services2.89%
- Consumer Cyclical6.02%
- Consumer Defensive9.38%
- Energy8.31%
- Financial Services20.47%
- Healthcare14.80%
- Industrials10.56%
- Real Estate1.88%
- Technology12.95%
- Utilities7.02%
Top Holdings
| Symbol | Name | Weight | Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVGO | Broadcom Inc | 5.55% | $3.47B |
| MRK | Merck & Co Inc | 2.53% | $1.58B |
| JNJ | Johnson & Johnson | 2.34% | $1.46B |
| BAC | Bank of America Corp | 2.10% | $1.32B |
| CSCO | Cisco Systems Inc | 1.80% | $1.12B |
| — | MKTLIQ 12/31/2049 | 1.63% | $1.02B |
| FANG | Diamondback Energy Inc | 1.59% | $995.41M |
| UL | UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR | 1.44% | $899.08M |
| HON | Honeywell International Inc | 1.43% | $893.11M |
| GILD | Gilead Sciences Inc | 1.36% | $847.35M |
| MTB | M&T Bank Corp | 1.28% | $799.27M |
| TMUS | T-Mobile US Inc | 1.26% | $787.18M |
| XOM | Exxon Mobil Corp | 1.25% | $779.70M |
| COP | ConocoPhillips | 1.20% | $749.39M |
| HBAN | Huntington Bancshares Inc/OH | 1.18% | $735.62M |
| PM | Philip Morris International Inc | 1.16% | $723.49M |
| MRSH | Marsh & McLennan Cos Inc | 1.13% | $706.38M |
| AIG | American International Group Inc | 1.13% | $704.04M |
| CCI | Crown Castle Inc | 1.11% | $696.77M |
| ADP | Automatic Data Processing Inc | 1.10% | $685.34M |
| KDP | Keurig Dr Pepper Inc | 1.08% | $677.75M |
| JPM | JPMorgan Chase & Co | 1.07% | $669.49M |
| TRGP | Targa Resources Corp | 1.04% | $648.07M |
| ELV | Elevance Health Inc | 0.98% | $610.43M |
| AEP | American Electric Power Co Inc | 0.97% | $608.63M |