Evidence and analysis
Latest Market Data
| Metric | Current value |
|---|---|
| Product type | MUTUALFUND |
| Mutual-fund NAV (USD) | $15.55 |
| Observation date | 2026-10-02 (US Eastern Time) |
| 52-week range (USD) | $15.45 – $16.16 |
| Adjusted-close return over retrieved year | +1.95% |
| Annualised observed return | +1.96% |
| Annualised daily volatility | 4.98% |
| 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 Income Fund
The Vanguard LifeStrategy Income Fund (VASIX) is a fund-of-funds providing a 20/80 allocation between stocks and bonds. It offers a conservative investment option with a strong focus on income and capital preservation through a high allocation to bonds.
Key Features:
- Income Focus: 80% bonds / 20% stocks for stable income
- Capital Preservation: High bond allocation reduces portfolio volatility
- Global Diversification: US and international fixed income and equities
- Automatic Rebalancing: Vanguard maintains the target allocation
Expense Ratio: 0.12%
Number of Holdings: 4 underlying Vanguard index funds (20/80 stock/bond allocation)
Portfolio Context:
VASIX is the Vanguard equivalent to the Global Multi Asset Income Fund.
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 Bond Market II Idx Inv | VTBIX | 54.88% |
| 2 | Vanguard Total Intl Bd II Idx Investor | VTIIX | 23.11% |
| 3 | Vanguard Total Stock Mkt Idx Inv | VTSMX | 12.55% |
| 4 | Vanguard Total Intl Stock Index Inv | VGTSX | 8.86% |
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.