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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