Vanguard LifeStrategy Conservative Growth Fund
The Vanguard LifeStrategy Conservative Growth Fund (VSCGX) is a fund-of-funds providing a 40/60 allocation between stocks and bonds. It invests in four Vanguard index funds, offering a conservative portfolio suited for investors with lower risk tolerance or shorter time horizons.
Key Features:
- Conservative Allocation: 40% equities / 60% fixed income
- Global Diversification: US and international stocks and bonds
- Automatic Rebalancing: Maintains target allocation automatically
- Income Focus: Higher bond allocation provides regular income
Expense Ratio: 0.12%
Number of Holdings: 4 underlying Vanguard index funds (40/60 stock/bond allocation)
Portfolio Context:
VSCGX is the Vanguard equivalent to the European 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 | 40.80% |
| 2 | Vanguard Total Stock Mkt Idx Inv | VTSMX | 24.62% |
| 3 | Vanguard Total Intl Bd II Idx Investor | VTIIX | 17.09% |
| 4 | Vanguard Total Intl Stock Index Inv | VGTSX | 16.78% |
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.