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Vanguard Baillie GiffordGlbPstvImpStkInv (VBPIX)
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Fund Details
Vanguard Baillie GiffordGlbPstvImpStkInv Overview
Vanguard Baillie GiffordGlbPstvImpStkInv (VBPIX) is an actively managed International Equity Global Large-Stock Growth fund. Vanguard launched the fund in 2017.
The investment seeks capital appreciation with an emphasis on investing in businesses that deliver positive change by contributing towards a more sustainable and inclusive world. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in stocks of companies that Baillie Gifford Overseas Limited (“Baillie Gifford”), the fund’s advisor, determines contribute towards a more sustainable and inclusive world. It is non-diversified.
About Vanguard Baillie GiffordGlbPstvImpStkInv (VBPIX)
There are 2 members of the management team with an average tenure of 8.55 years: Kate Fox (2017), Lee Qian (2017). Management tenure is more important for actively managed funds than passive index funds.
The fund has 1 primary benchmark: MSCI ACWI NR USD index with a weighting of 100%. Vanguard Baillie GiffordGlbPstvImpStkInv has 41 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 47.6% of the fund’s assets. The fund meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a nondiversified fund. The fund is considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
Vanguard Baillie GiffordGlbPstvImpStkInv is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the International Equity fund group. Vanguard Baillie GiffordGlbPstvImpStkInv has 53.6% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 46.9%. There is 53.6% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 0.0% (0.0% domestic bond, 0.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). Vanguard Baillie GiffordGlbPstvImpStkInv has -0.5% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $280 million in total assets, which is below the $996 million average for the Global Large-Stock Growth category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
VBPIX Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The Vanguard Baillie GiffordGlbPstvImpStkInv expense ratio is average compared to funds in the Global Large-Stock Growth category. Vanguard Baillie GiffordGlbPstvImpStkInv has an expense ratio of 0.59%, which is 47% lower than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a A. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. Vanguard Baillie GiffordGlbPstvImpStkInv has a portfolio turnover rate of 32%, indicating that holds its assets around 0.0 years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 46% for the Global Large-Stock Growth category.
Recently, in the month of June 2026, Vanguard Baillie GiffordGlbPstvImpStkInv returned 4.2%, which earned it a grade of A, as the Global Large-Stock Growth category had an average return of 0.8%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all funds in that category.
Vanguard Baillie GiffordGlbPstvImpStkInv has a trailing yield of 0.14%, which is below the 0.27% category average. The fund normally distributes its income annually.
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Vanguard Baillie GiffordGlbPstvImpStkInv Grades
Year to date, the fund has returned 11.6%, 2.7 percentage points better than the category, which translates into a grade of B. The fund has returned 13.0% over the past year (grade of C), 10.6% over the past three years (grade of F) and 0.7% per year over the past five years (grade of F).
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VBPIX Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 6/30/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| VBPIX Return (NAV) | 4.2% | 17.6% | 13.0% | 10.6% | 0.7% | na |
| VBPIX Grade | A | B | C | F | F | na |
| +/- Category | 3.4% | 1.5% | -2.2% | -6.0% | -6.4% | na |
| Global Large-Stock Growth Avg | 0.8% | 16.1% | 15.2% | 16.6% | 7.1% | 13.0% |
| VBPIX Tax Cost Ratio | na | na | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% | na |
VBPIX Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 6/30/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| VBPIX Return (NAV) | 11.6% | 16.1% | 2.9% | 15.3% | -30.2% | 9.1% | 88.3% | 30.5% | -0.6% | na | na |
| VBPIX Grade | B | C | F | F | D | F | A | C | A | na | na |
| +/- Category | 2.7% | -0.3% | -14.7% | -10.1% | -3.4% | -5.6% | 55.2% | -0.2% | 6.5% | na | na |
| Global Large-Stock Growth Avg | 8.8% | 16.4% | 17.6% | 25.4% | -26.8% | 14.8% | 33.0% | 30.7% | -7.1% | 30.9% | 1.5% |
| Risk Measures | |
| Standard Deviation: | 17.5% |
| Total Risk Index: | 1.44 - High |
| Category Risk Index: | 1.15 - High |
| Category Risk Grade: | F (88% Rank) |
| Beta: | 1.21 |
| R-Squared: | 76% |
| Leveraged Fund: | No |
| Inverse Fund: | No |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Equity Investment Style: | Large-Cap Growth |
| Bond Investment Style: | na |
| Yield: | 0.1% |
| Dividend Distribution: | Annually |
| Cap Gains Distribution: | |
| Total Assets: | $280 Mil |
| Fund Total Assets: | $ 280 Mil |
| Share Class Type: | ADM |
| Portfolio Turnover: | 32% |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 2 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 8.6 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 8.6 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Fox Kate (2017), Qian Lee (2017) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 3/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 41 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 47.6% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | Yes |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 53.6% |
Portfolio Allocation |
|
| Domestic Stock: | 46.9% |
| Foreign Stock: | 53.6% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.0% |
| Cash: | -0.5% |
Purchase Information
| Fund Family: | Vanguard |
| Phone Number: | 800-662-7447 |
| Website: | www.vanguard.com |
| Status: | Open |
| Inception Date: | December 14, 2017 |
| Min. Initial Purchase: | $3,000 |
| Min. Initial IRA Purchase: | $ 0 |
| True No-Load: | Yes |
| Front Load Maximum: | 0.00% |
| Deferred Charge Maximum: | 0.00% |
| Redemption Charge Maximum: | 0.00% |
| 12b-1 Fee: | na |
Expenses and Fees | |
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.59% ( Rating : Avg ) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 1.11% |
| Share Class: | Vanguard Baillie GiffordGlbPstvImpStkInv |
| Min. Subsequent Purchase: | $ 1 |
| Min. Subsequent IRA Purchase: | $ 0 |
