Evidence and analysis
Latest Market Data
| Metric | Current value |
|---|---|
| Product type | MUTUALFUND |
| Mutual-fund NAV (USD) | $55.71 |
| Observation date | 2026-10-02 (US Eastern Time) |
| 52-week range (USD) | $48.92 – $56.83 |
| Adjusted-close return over retrieved year | +12.88% |
| Annualised observed return | +12.93% |
| Annualised daily volatility | 11.69% |
| History window | 2025-10-03 to 2026-10-02 |
| Daily observations | 251 |
Source: Yahoo Finance, retrieved 2026-10-05. ETF market prices differ from NAV. Return is computed from adjusted closes; annualisation uses 365.25 divided by elapsed calendar days. Volatility is the sample standard deviation of daily simple adjusted-close returns multiplied by √252. These are historical observations, not forecast returns. Key facts, holdings, sector weights and other older analysis retain their original source dates and were not refreshed by this market-data update.
Vanguard LifeStrategy Growth Fund
The Vanguard LifeStrategy Growth Fund (VASGX) is a fund-of-funds that provides an 80/20 allocation between stocks and bonds. It invests in four Vanguard index funds: Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund, Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund, Vanguard Total Bond Market II Index Fund, and Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund.
Key Features:
- All-in-One Portfolio: Single fund with 80% equities / 20% fixed income
- Global Diversification: US and international stocks and bonds
- Automatic Rebalancing: Vanguard maintains the target allocation
- Low Cost: Fund-of-funds structure with extremely low underlying expenses
Expense Ratio: 0.14%
Number of Holdings: 4 underlying Vanguard index funds (80/20 stock/bond allocation)
Portfolio Context:
VASGX maps to 2 Fidelity multi-asset funds including Global Multi Asset Dynamic and Global Multi Asset Growth & Income funds.
This ETF is part of the Vanguard ETF Portfolio vs Equivalent Fidelity Funds comparison, where it serves as the Vanguard equivalent for one or more Fidelity funds.
Top Holdings
| # | Holding | Ticker | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanguard Total Stock Mkt Idx Inv | VTSMX | 48.81% |
| 2 | Vanguard Total Intl Stock Index Inv | VGTSX | 32.67% |
| 3 | Vanguard Total Bond Market II Idx Inv | VTBIX | 12.60% |
| 4 | Vanguard Total Intl Bd II Idx Investor | VTIIX | 5.35% |
Note: This is an informational overview for educational purposes. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consider your investment objectives, risk tolerance, and fees before investing.