Evidence and analysis
Latest Market Data
| Metric | Current value |
|---|---|
| Product type | MUTUALFUND |
| Mutual-fund NAV (USD) | $36.75 |
| Observation date | 2026-10-02 (US Eastern Time) |
| 52-week range (USD) | $33.61 – $37.55 |
| Adjusted-close return over retrieved year | +9.15% |
| Annualised observed return | +9.19% |
| Annualised daily volatility | 9.32% |
| 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 Moderate Growth Fund
The Vanguard LifeStrategy Moderate Growth Fund (VSMGX) is a fund-of-funds providing a 60/40 allocation between stocks and bonds. It offers balanced exposure suitable for investors with a moderate risk tolerance and medium-to-long time horizons.
Key Features:
- Balanced Allocation: 60% equities / 40% fixed income
- Global Diversification: Broad exposure across US and international markets
- Automatic Rebalancing: Maintains the 60/40 target allocation
- Versatile Use: Suitable as a core holding for moderate risk investors
Expense Ratio: 0.13%
Number of Holdings: 4 underlying Vanguard index funds (60/40 stock/bond allocation)
Portfolio Context:
VSMGX is the Vanguard equivalent to the Global Multiple Opportunities 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 Stock Mkt Idx Inv | VTSMX | 36.64% |
| 2 | Vanguard Total Bond Market II Idx Inv | VTBIX | 26.76% |
| 3 | Vanguard Total Intl Stock Index Inv | VGTSX | 24.78% |
| 4 | Vanguard Total Intl Bd II Idx Investor | VTIIX | 11.10% |
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.