Vanguard Wellesley Income Fund Admiral Shares (VWIAX) Research
With a history spanning four decades, this income-centric balanced fund strategically allocates its assets across both common stocks and high-quality fixed-income instruments. While most balanced portfolios generally favor a larger equity component, this fund distinguishes itself by committing approximately one-third of its holdings to stocks and two-thirds to bonds. The equity portion of this fund selectively targets businesses with a track record of robust dividend payments or strong prospects for future dividend increases. Consequently, investors may anticipate a more favorable quarterly income stream from this fund compared to balanced funds not specifically geared towards income generation. This fund is an excellent option as a core portfolio holding for individuals with a medium to long-term outlook who prioritize consistent income and are comfortable with moderate share price fluctuations.
Market snapshot
- Symbol
- VWIAX
- Price
- $62.59
- Day change
- -0.64%
- Market cap
- $48.1B
- 52-week range
- 60.58-65.21
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management - Income
Peer companies
- American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund (AAFTX)
- Lord Abbett Short Duration Income Fund (LDLVX)
- MFS International Diversification Fund (MDIJX)
- MFS Growth Fund (MFEIX)
- American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund (RFETX)
- Vanguard Equity Income Fund Investor Shares (VEIPX)
- Vanguard Target Retirement Income Fund (VTINX)
- Vanguard International Growth Fund Investor Shares (VWIGX)
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