Vanguard Diversified Equity Fund
VDEQX
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- Financial Services
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- Asset Management
- Address
- PO Box 2600 Valley Forge PA United States of America 19482
- IPO Date
- Jun 10, 2005
- CIK
- 0000313850
- Website
- investor.vanguard.com
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- Vanguard Diversified Equity Fund Investor Shares (VDEQX) is an open-end mutual fund that operates as a fund of funds, seeking long-term capital appreciation and dividend income by investing in a diversified group of other Vanguard equity mutual funds rather than individual securities. The underlying funds provide broad exposure to large-, mid-, and small-capitalization U.S. equity securities across various sectors, including information technology (25.28%), financials (14.77%), health care (13.43%), consumer discretionary (11.98%), and communication services (10.26%); the portfolio maintains low turnover at approximately 5-7% and a net expense ratio of 0.35%. With total assets under management of about $2.9 billion, minimum initial investments of $3,000 for basic, IRA, and custodial accounts, and shares available primarily to U.S. investors, the fund emphasizes diversified domestic equity holdings comprising 91.07% U.S. stocks, 6.18% non-U.S. stocks, and 2.75% cash. Launched on June 10, 2005, and domiciled in the United States with holdings numbering eight underlying Vanguard funds as of recent reports, VDEQX indirectly accesses a market capitalization-weighted portfolio with a total value of approximately $115 billion in underlying stocks as of October 31, 2024. The fund targets long-term investors through its investor share class, categorized by Morningstar as Large Growth, and pays annual distributions, with the most recent at $2.1535 and an announced dividend of $2.15 ex December 30, 2024. In recent developments, Vanguard released its 2025 Economic and Market Outlook report titled “Beyond the Landing” in November 2024, providing updated long-term investment guidance that informs strategies across its funds including diversified equity offerings. The firm also announced advisory changes effective December 15, 2025, for related funds such as Vanguard Windsor II Fund and Vanguard Variable Insurance Fund – Diversified Value Portfolio, reflecting ongoing portfolio management adjustments amid broader industry shifts. Additionally, Vanguard expanded its Investor Choice program in May 2025 by adding four new equity index funds, nearly tripling eligible investors and quadrupling eligible investments, enhancing access to low-cost equity strategies that complement funds like VDEQX. The prospectus was updated as of February 28, 2025, incorporating financial data through the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024, with no reported acquisitions, mergers, or major strategic reorganizations specific to VDEQX in the last 1-2 years.