Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund |
Vanguard Consumer Discretionary Index Fund |
Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund |
Vanguard Energy Index Fund |
Vanguard Financials Index Fund |
Vanguard Health Care Index Fund |
Vanguard Industrials Index Fund |
Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund |
Vanguard Materials Index Fund |
Vanguard Utilities Index Fund |
About Your Fund’s Expenses
|
1 |
Communication Services Index Fund
|
4 |
Consumer Discretionary Index Fund
|
15 |
Consumer Staples Index Fund
|
26 |
Energy Index Fund
|
36 |
Financials Index Fund
|
47 |
Health Care Index Fund
|
60 |
Industrials Index Fund
|
74 |
Information Technology Index Fund
|
87 |
Materials Index Fund
|
100 |
Utilities Index Fund
|
111 |
• | Based on actual fund return. This section helps you to estimate the actual expenses that you paid over the period. The ”Ending Account Value“ shown is derived from the fund‘s actual return, and the third column shows the dollar amount that would have been paid by an investor who started with $1,000 in the fund. You may use the information here, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. |
• | Based on hypothetical 5% yearly return. This section is intended to help you compare your fund‘s costs with those of other mutual funds. It assumes that the fund had a yearly return of 5% before expenses, but that the expense ratio is unchanged. In this case—because the return used is not the fund’s actual return—the results do not apply to your investment. The example is useful in making comparisons because the Securities and Exchange Commission requires all mutual funds to calculate expenses based on a 5% return. You can assess your fund’s costs by comparing this hypothetical example with the hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds. |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 | |||
Beginning Account Value 8/31/2021 |
Ending Account Value 2/28/2022 |
Expenses Paid During Period | |
Based on Actual Fund Return | |||
Communication Services Index Fund | |||
ETF Shares | $1,000.00 | $805.00 | $0.45 |
Admiral™ Shares | 1,000.00 | 804.90 | 0.45 |
Consumer Discretionary Index Fund | |||
ETF Shares | $1,000.00 | $929.70 | $0.48 |
Admiral Shares | 1,000.00 | 929.60 | 0.48 |
Consumer Staples Index Fund | |||
ETF Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,045.40 | $0.51 |
Admiral Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,045.40 | 0.51 |
Energy Index Fund | |||
ETF Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,478.30 | $0.61 |
Admiral Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,478.20 | 0.61 |
Financials Index Fund | |||
ETF Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,010.50 | $0.50 |
Admiral Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,010.30 | 0.50 |
Health Care Index Fund | |||
ETF Shares | $1,000.00 | $932.60 | $0.48 |
Admiral Shares | 1,000.00 | 932.70 | 0.48 |
Industrials Index Fund | |||
ETF Shares | $1,000.00 | $956.60 | $0.49 |
Admiral Shares | 1,000.00 | 956.70 | 0.49 |
Information Technology Index Fund | |||
ETF Shares | $1,000.00 | $950.90 | $0.48 |
Admiral Shares | 1,000.00 | 950.80 | 0.48 |
Materials Index Fund | |||
ETF Shares | $1,000.00 | $992.80 | $0.49 |
Admiral Shares | 1,000.00 | 992.80 | 0.49 |
Utilities Index Fund | |||
ETF Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,007.20 | $0.50 |
Admiral Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,007.40 | 0.50 |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 | |||
Beginning Account Value 8/31/2021 |
Ending Account Value 2/28/2022 |
Expenses Paid During Period | |
Based on Hypothetical 5% Yearly Return | |||
Communication Services Index Fund | |||
ETF Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,024.30 | $0.50 |
Admiral Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,024.30 | 0.50 |
Consumer Discretionary Index Fund | |||
ETF Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,024.30 | $0.50 |
Admiral Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,024.30 | 0.50 |
Consumer Staples Index Fund | |||
ETF Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,024.30 | $0.50 |
Admiral Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,024.30 | 0.50 |
Energy Index Fund | |||
ETF Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,024.30 | $0.50 |
Admiral Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,024.30 | 0.50 |
Financials Index Fund | |||
ETF Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,024.30 | $0.50 |
Admiral Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,024.30 | 0.50 |
Health Care Index Fund | |||
ETF Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,024.30 | $0.50 |
Admiral Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,024.30 | 0.50 |
Industrials Index Fund | |||
ETF Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,024.30 | $0.50 |
Admiral Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,024.30 | 0.50 |
Information Technology Index Fund | |||
ETF Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,024.30 | $0.50 |
Admiral Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,024.30 | 0.50 |
Materials Index Fund | |||
ETF Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,024.30 | $0.50 |
Admiral Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,024.30 | 0.50 |
Utilities Index Fund | |||
ETF Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,024.30 | $0.50 |
Admiral Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,024.30 | 0.50 |
Diversified Telecommunication Services | 12.6% |
Entertainment | 21.3 |
Interactive Media & Services | 42.7 |
Media | 20.7 |
Wireless Telecommunication Services | 2.7 |
Shares | Market Value• ($000) | ||
Temporary Cash Investments (1.1%) | |||
Money Market Fund (1.1%) | |||
2,3 | Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund, 0.138% (Cost $43,143) | 431,488 | 43,145 |
Total Investments (100.9%) (Cost $3,903,826) | 3,905,870 | ||
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net (-0.9%) | (35,459) | ||
Net Assets (100.0%) | 3,870,411 | ||
Cost is in $000. |
• | See Note A in Notes to Financial Statements. |
* | Non-income-producing security. |
1 | Includes partial security positions on loan to broker-dealers. The total value of securities on loan is $31,114,000. |
2 | Affiliated money market fund available only to Vanguard funds and certain trusts and accounts managed by Vanguard. Rate shown is the 7-day yield. |
3 | Collateral of $33,570,000 was received for securities on loan. |
Over-the-Counter Total Return Swaps | ||||||
Reference Entity | Termination Date |
Counterparty | Notional Amount ($000) |
Floating Interest Rate Received (Paid)1 (%) |
Value
and Unrealized Appreciation ($000) |
Value
and Unrealized (Depreciation) ($000) |
Pinterest Inc. Class A | 8/31/22 | BANA | 2,862 | (0.070) | — | — |
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. | 1/31/23 | GSI | 4,030 | (0.070) | 151 | — |
151 | — |
1 | Based on 1M USD Overnight Bank Funding Rate as of the most recent payment date. Floating interest payment received/paid monthly. |
1M—1-month. | |
BANA—Bank of America, N.A. | |
GSI—Goldman Sachs International. |
($000s, except shares and per-share amounts) | Amount |
Assets | |
Investments in Securities, at Value | |
Unaffiliated Issuers (Cost $3,860,683) | 3,862,725 |
Affiliated Issuers (Cost $43,143) | 43,145 |
Total Investments in Securities | 3,905,870 |
Investment in Vanguard | 135 |
Cash | 227 |
Cash Collateral Pledged—Over-the-Counter Swap Contracts | 240 |
Receivables for Investment Securities Sold | 96,699 |
Receivables for Accrued Income | 362 |
Receivables for Capital Shares Issued | 19 |
Unrealized Appreciation—Over-the-Counter Swap Contracts | 151 |
Total Assets | 4,003,703 |
Liabilities | |
Payables for Investment Securities Purchased | 99,216 |
Collateral for Securities on Loan | 33,570 |
Payables for Capital Shares Redeemed | 368 |
Payables to Vanguard | 138 |
Unrealized Depreciation—Over-the-Counter Swap Contracts | — |
Total Liabilities | 133,292 |
Net Assets | 3,870,411 |
At February 28, 2022, net assets consisted of: | |
Paid-in Capital | 3,963,675 |
Total Distributable Earnings (Loss) | (93,264) |
Net Assets | 3,870,411 |
ETF Shares—Net Assets | |
Applicable
to 31,495,524 outstanding $.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited authorization) |
3,776,831 |
Net Asset Value Per Share—ETF Shares | $119.92 |
Admiral Shares—Net Assets | |
Applicable
to 1,531,333 outstanding $.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited authorization) |
93,580 |
Net Asset Value Per Share—Admiral Shares | $61.11 |
ETF Shares | ||||||
For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, | ||||
2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $149.87 | $108.04 | $87.24 | $86.83 | $93.54 | $95.16 |
Investment Operations | ||||||
Net Investment Income1 | .606 | 1.018 | 1.005 | .917 | 3.067 | 3.108 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (29.732) | 41.708 | 20.743 | .316 | (6.297) | (1.587) |
Total from Investment Operations | (29.126) | 42.726 | 21.748 | 1.233 | (3.230) | 1.521 |
Distributions | ||||||
Dividends from Net Investment Income | (.824) | (.896) | (.948) | (.823) | (3.480) | (3.141) |
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Distributions | (.824) | (.896) | (.948) | (.823) | (3.480) | (3.141) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $119.92 | $149.87 | $108.04 | $87.24 | $86.83 | $93.54 |
Total Return | -19.50% | 39.75% | 25.15% | 1.47% | -3.50% | 1.62% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) | $3,777 | $4,787 | $2,914 | $2,016 | $1,015 | $1,388 |
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets | 0.89% | 0.80% | 1.09% | 1.09% | 3.48% | 3.26% |
Portfolio Turnover Rate2 | 10% | 15% | 15% | 33% | 84% | 18% |
The expense ratio and net investment income ratio for the current period have been annualized. |
1 | Calculated based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind purchases or redemptions of the fund’s capital shares, including ETF Creation Units. |
Admiral Shares | ||||||
For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, | ||||
2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $76.38 | $55.06 | $44.46 | $44.25 | $47.67 | $48.50 |
Investment Operations | ||||||
Net Investment Income1 | .313 | .519 | .512 | .470 | 1.554 | 1.601 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (15.163) | 21.259 | 10.571 | .157 | (3.199) | (.829) |
Total from Investment Operations | (14.850) | 21.778 | 11.083 | .627 | (1.645) | .772 |
Distributions | ||||||
Dividends from Net Investment Income | (.420) | (.458) | (.483) | (.417) | (1.775) | (1.602) |
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Distributions | (.420) | (.458) | (.483) | (.417) | (1.775) | (1.602) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $61.11 | $76.38 | $55.06 | $44.46 | $44.25 | $47.67 |
Total Return2 | -19.51% | 39.76% | 25.16% | 1.46% | -3.48% | 1.61% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) | $94 | $124 | $67 | $50 | $46 | $50 |
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets | 0.90% | 0.79% | 1.10% | 1.09% | 3.48% | 3.26% |
Portfolio Turnover Rate3 | 10% | 15% | 15% | 33% | 84% | 18% |
The expense ratio and net investment income ratio for the current period have been annualized. |
1 | Calculated based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Total returns do not include account service fees that may have applied in the periods shown. Fund prospectuses provide information about any applicable account service fees. |
3 | Excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind purchases or redemptions of the fund’s capital shares, including ETF Creation Units. |
A. | The following significant accounting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles for U.S. investment companies. The fund consistently follows such policies in preparing its financial statements. |
B. | In accordance with the terms of a Funds' Service Agreement (the “FSA”) between Vanguard and the fund, Vanguard furnishes to the fund investment advisory, corporate management, administrative, marketing, and distribution services at Vanguard’s cost of operations (as defined by the FSA). These costs of operations are allocated to the fund based on methods and guidelines approved by the board of trustees and are generally settled twice a month. |
C. | Various inputs may be used to determine the value of the fund’s investments and derivatives. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels for financial statement purposes. The inputs or methodologies used to value securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. |
Level
1 ($000) |
Level
2 ($000) |
Level
3 ($000) |
Total ($000) | |
Investments | ||||
Assets | ||||
Common Stocks | 3,862,725 | — | — | 3,862,725 |
Temporary Cash Investments | 43,145 | — | — | 43,145 |
Total | 3,905,870 | — | — | 3,905,870 |
Derivative Financial Instruments | ||||
Assets | ||||
Swap Contracts | — | 151 | — | 151 |
Liabilities | ||||
Swap Contracts | — | — | — | — |
D. | As of February 28, 2022, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation for investments and derivatives based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows: |
Amount ($000) | |
Tax Cost | 3,912,941 |
Gross Unrealized Appreciation | 407,229 |
Gross Unrealized Depreciation | (414,300) |
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | (7,071) |
E. | During the six months ended February 28, 2022, the fund purchased $1,171,698,000 of investment securities and sold $1,243,623,000 of investment securities, other than temporary cash investments. Purchases and sales include $718,260,000 and $813,709,000, respectively, in connection with in-kind purchases and redemptions of the fund's capital shares. |
F. | Capital share transactions for each class of shares were: |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, 2021 | ||||
Amount ($000) |
Shares (000) |
Amount ($000) |
Shares (000) | ||
ETF Shares | |||||
Issued | 755,849 | 5,753 | 1,693,617 | 12,776 | |
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions | — | — | — | — | |
Redeemed | (814,290) | (6,200) | (973,652) | (7,800) | |
Net Increase (Decrease)—ETF Shares | (58,441) | (447) | 719,965 | 4,976 | |
Admiral Shares | |||||
Issued | 23,759 | 341 | 58,573 | 900 | |
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions | 564 | 8 | 544 | 9 | |
Redeemed | (30,447) | (444) | (32,266) | (504) | |
Net Increase (Decrease)—Admiral Shares | (6,124) | (95) | 26,851 | 405 |
G. | Market disruptions associated with current geopolitical events have had a global impact, and uncertainty exists as to their implications. Such disruptions can adversely affect assets and thus performance of the fund; at this time, an aggregate effect on assets and performance cannot be reasonably estimated. Management is continuing to monitor these developments and evaluate impacts they may have on the fund. |
Auto Components | 2.5% |
Automobiles | 16.2 |
Distributors | 1.0 |
Diversified Consumer Services | 1.4 |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | 17.8 |
Household Durables | 4.3 |
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail | 25.6 |
Leisure Products | 1.4 |
Multiline Retail | 4.0 |
Other | 0.0 |
Specialty Retail | 19.2 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | 6.6 |
Shares | Market Value• ($000) | ||
* | Under Armour Inc. Class A | 309,880 | 5,544 |
* | Under Armour Inc. Class C | 337,261 | 5,271 |
Columbia Sportswear Co. | 53,346 | 4,946 | |
Kontoor Brands Inc. | 89,428 | 4,430 | |
Oxford Industries Inc. | 40,567 | 3,586 | |
Wolverine World Wide Inc. | 147,297 | 3,392 | |
Levi Strauss & Co. Class A | 137,379 | 3,112 | |
* | G-III Apparel Group Ltd. | 107,909 | 2,993 |
Movado Group Inc. | 74,835 | 2,950 | |
* | Fossil Group Inc. | 154,067 | 2,083 |
* | PLBY Group Inc. | 9,265 | 148 |
432,983 | |||
Total Common Stocks (Cost $5,356,182) | 6,569,499 | ||
Temporary Cash Investments (0.3%) | |||
Money Market Fund (0.3%) | |||
4,5 | Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund, 0.138% (Cost $18,051) | 180,532 | 18,052 |
Total Investments (100.3%) (Cost $5,374,233) | 6,587,551 | ||
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net (-0.3%) | (19,486) | ||
Net Assets (100.0%) | 6,568,065 | ||
Cost is in $000. |
• | See Note A in Notes to Financial Statements. |
* | Non-income-producing security. |
1 | Includes partial security positions on loan to broker-dealers. The total value of securities on loan is $18,186,000. |
2 | “Other” represents securities that are not classified by the fund’s benchmark index. |
3 | Security value determined using significant unobservable inputs. |
4 | Affiliated money market fund available only to Vanguard funds and certain trusts and accounts managed by Vanguard. Rate shown is the 7-day yield. |
5 | Collateral of $18,038,000 was received for securities on loan. |
CVR—Contingent Value Rights. |
($000s, except shares and per-share amounts) | Amount |
Assets | |
Investments in Securities, at Value | |
Unaffiliated Issuers (Cost $5,356,182) | 6,569,499 |
Affiliated Issuers (Cost $18,051) | 18,052 |
Total Investments in Securities | 6,587,551 |
Investment in Vanguard | 233 |
Receivables for Investment Securities Sold | 54,147 |
Receivables for Accrued Income | 3,927 |
Receivables for Capital Shares Issued | 8,317 |
Total Assets | 6,654,175 |
Liabilities | |
Due to Custodian | 11,499 |
Payables for Investment Securities Purchased | 54,084 |
Collateral for Securities on Loan | 18,038 |
Payables for Capital Shares Redeemed | 2,253 |
Payables to Vanguard | 236 |
Total Liabilities | 86,110 |
Net Assets | 6,568,065 |
At February 28, 2022, net assets consisted of: | |
Paid-in Capital | 4,919,874 |
Total Distributable Earnings (Loss) | 1,648,191 |
Net Assets | 6,568,065 |
ETF Shares—Net Assets | |
Applicable
to 19,847,002 outstanding $.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited authorization) |
5,881,908 |
Net Asset Value Per Share—ETF Shares | $296.36 |
Admiral Shares—Net Assets | |
Applicable
to 4,472,986 outstanding $.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited authorization) |
686,157 |
Net Asset Value Per Share—Admiral Shares | $153.40 |
ETF Shares | ||||||
For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, | ||||
2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $320.99 | $246.86 | $178.51 | $180.85 | $141.74 | $126.45 |
Investment Operations | ||||||
Net Investment Income1 | 1.093 | 1.724 | 1.998 | 2.052 | 2.066 | 2.068 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (23.515) | 76.697 | 68.603 | (2.391) | 39.031 | 15.248 |
Total from Investment Operations | (22.422) | 78.421 | 70.601 | (.339) | 41.097 | 17.316 |
Distributions | ||||||
Dividends from Net Investment Income | (2.208) | (4.291) | (2.251) | (2.001) | (1.987) | (2.026) |
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Distributions | (2.208) | (4.291) | (2.251) | (2.001) | (1.987) | (2.026) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $296.36 | $320.99 | $246.86 | $178.51 | $180.85 | $141.74 |
Total Return | -7.03% | 32.39% | 39.98% | -0.14% | 29.22% | 13.81% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) | $5,882 | $6,658 | $4,026 | $3,049 | $3,199 | $2,198 |
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets | 0.64% | 0.60% | 1.06% | 1.20% | 1.28% | 1.53% |
Portfolio Turnover Rate2 | 2% | 8% | 10% | 9% | 28% | 6% |
The expense ratio and net investment income ratio for the current period have been annualized. |
1 | Calculated based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind purchases or redemptions of the fund’s capital shares, including ETF Creation Units. |
Admiral Shares | ||||||
For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, | ||||
2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $166.15 | $127.78 | $92.40 | $93.61 | $73.36 | $65.45 |
Investment Operations | ||||||
Net Investment Income1 | .566 | .889 | 1.033 | 1.058 | 1.073 | 1.071 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (12.174) | 39.704 | 35.512 | (1.232) | 20.205 | 7.890 |
Total from Investment Operations | (11.608) | 40.593 | 36.545 | (.174) | 21.278 | 8.961 |
Distributions | ||||||
Dividends from Net Investment Income | (1.142) | (2.223) | (1.165) | (1.036) | (1.028) | (1.051) |
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Distributions | (1.142) | (2.223) | (1.165) | (1.036) | (1.028) | (1.051) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $153.40 | $166.15 | $127.78 | $92.40 | $93.61 | $73.36 |
Total Return2 | -7.04% | 32.39% | 40.01% | -0.14% | 29.24% | 13.81% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) | $686 | $753 | $437 | $321 | $328 | $204 |
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets | 0.64% | 0.60% | 1.06% | 1.20% | 1.28% | 1.53% |
Portfolio Turnover Rate3 | 2% | 8% | 10% | 9% | 28% | 6% |
The expense ratio and net investment income ratio for the current period have been annualized. |
1 | Calculated based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Total returns do not include account service fees that may have applied in the periods shown. Fund prospectuses provide information about any applicable account service fees. |
3 | Excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind purchases or redemptions of the fund’s capital shares, including ETF Creation Units. |
A. | The following significant accounting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles for U.S. investment companies. The fund consistently follows such policies in preparing its financial statements. |
B. | In accordance with the terms of a Funds' Service Agreement (the “FSA”) between Vanguard and the fund, Vanguard furnishes to the fund investment advisory, corporate management, administrative, marketing, and distribution services at Vanguard’s cost of operations (as defined by the FSA). These costs of operations are allocated to the fund based on methods and guidelines approved by the board of trustees and are generally settled twice a month. |
C. | Various inputs may be used to determine the value of the fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels for financial statement purposes. The inputs or methodologies used to value securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. |
Level
1 ($000) |
Level
2 ($000) |
Level
3 ($000) |
Total ($000) | |
Investments | ||||
Assets | ||||
Common Stocks | 6,569,496 | — | 3 | 6,569,499 |
Temporary Cash Investments | 18,052 | — | — | 18,052 |
Total | 6,587,548 | — | 3 | 6,587,551 |
D. | As of February 28, 2022, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation for investments based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows: |
Amount ($000) | |
Tax Cost | 5,384,180 |
Gross Unrealized Appreciation | 1,374,859 |
Gross Unrealized Depreciation | (171,488) |
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | 1,203,371 |
E. | During the six months ended February 28, 2022, the fund purchased $1,034,476,000 of investment securities and sold $1,297,075,000 of investment securities, other than temporary cash investments. Purchases and sales include $866,040,000 and $1,153,684,000, respectively, in connection with in-kind purchases and redemptions of the fund's capital shares. |
F. | Capital share transactions for each class of shares were: |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, 2021 | ||||
Amount ($000) |
Shares (000) |
Amount ($000) |
Shares (000) | ||
ETF Shares | |||||
Issued | 938,820 | 2,830 | 1,907,066 | 6,682 | |
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions | — | — | — | — | |
Redeemed | (1,162,136) | (3,725) | (586,506) | (2,250) | |
Net Increase (Decrease)—ETF Shares | (223,316) | (895) | 1,320,560 | 4,432 | |
Admiral Shares | |||||
Issued | 141,252 | 828 | 361,180 | 2,448 | |
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions | 4,574 | 28 | 7,024 | 57 | |
Redeemed | (152,772) | (913) | (205,345) | (1,392) | |
Net Increase (Decrease)—Admiral Shares | (6,946) | (57) | 162,859 | 1,113 |
G. | Market disruptions associated with current geopolitical events have had a global impact, and uncertainty exists as to their implications. Such disruptions can adversely affect assets and thus performance of the fund; at this time, an aggregate effect on assets and performance cannot be reasonably estimated. Management is continuing to monitor these developments and evaluate impacts they may have on the fund. |
Beverages | 23.0% |
Food & Staples Retailing | 22.9 |
Food Products | 20.5 |
Household Products | 21.0 |
Personal Products | 4.4 |
Tobacco | 8.2 |
Over-the-Counter Total Return Swaps | ||||||
Reference Entity | Termination Date |
Counterparty | Notional Amount ($000) |
Floating Interest Rate Received (Paid)1 (%) |
Value
and Unrealized Appreciation ($000) |
Value
and Unrealized (Depreciation) ($000) |
Bunge Ltd. | 8/31/22 | BANA | 8,887 | (0.070) | 44 | — |
1 | Based on 1M USD Overnight Bank Funding Rate as of the most recent payment date. Floating interest payment received/paid monthly. |
1M—1-month. | |
BANA—Bank of America, N.A. |
($000s, except shares and per-share amounts) | Amount |
Assets | |
Investments in Securities, at Value | |
Unaffiliated Issuers (Cost $6,598,679) | 7,855,599 |
Affiliated Issuers (Cost $40,706) | 40,707 |
Total Investments in Securities | 7,896,306 |
Investment in Vanguard | 253 |
Cash | 6 |
Receivables for Investment Securities Sold | 41,728 |
Receivables for Accrued Income | 5,947 |
Receivables for Capital Shares Issued | 3,881 |
Unrealized Appreciation—Over-the-Counter Swap Contracts | 44 |
Total Assets | 7,948,165 |
Liabilities | |
Due to Custodian | 1,334 |
Payables for Investment Securities Purchased | 56,543 |
Collateral for Securities on Loan | 20,616 |
Payables for Capital Shares Redeemed | 7,152 |
Payables to Vanguard | 279 |
Total Liabilities | 85,924 |
Net Assets | 7,862,241 |
At February 28, 2022, net assets consisted of: | |
Paid-in Capital | 6,598,226 |
Total Distributable Earnings (Loss) | 1,264,015 |
Net Assets | 7,862,241 |
ETF Shares—Net Assets | |
Applicable
to 34,679,180 outstanding $.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited authorization) |
6,719,702 |
Net Asset Value Per Share—ETF Shares | $193.77 |
Admiral Shares—Net Assets | |
Applicable
to 11,958,335 outstanding $.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited authorization) |
1,142,539 |
Net Asset Value Per Share—Admiral Shares | $95.54 |
ETF Shares | ||||||
For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, | ||||
2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $187.61 | $167.31 | $154.72 | $140.13 | $140.15 | $139.97 |
Investment Operations | ||||||
Net Investment Income1 | 2.073 | 4.385 | 3.992 | 3.896 | 3.603 | 3.651 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | 6.383 | 20.341 | 12.658 | 14.346 | (.033) | .212 |
Total from Investment Operations | 8.456 | 24.726 | 16.650 | 18.242 | 3.570 | 3.863 |
Distributions | ||||||
Dividends from Net Investment Income | (2.296) | (4.427) | (4.060) | (3.652) | (3.590) | (3.683) |
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Distributions | (2.296) | (4.427) | (4.060) | (3.652) | (3.590) | (3.683) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $193.77 | $187.61 | $167.31 | $154.72 | $140.13 | $140.15 |
Total Return | 4.54% | 15.01% | 11.01% | 13.24% | 2.60% | 2.83% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) | $6,720 | $5,908 | $5,712 | $5,296 | $3,983 | $3,780 |
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets | 2.17% | 2.50% | 2.58% | 2.71% | 2.60% | 2.63% |
Portfolio Turnover Rate2 | 2% | 8% | 3% | 6% | 8% | 5% |
The expense ratio and net investment income ratio for the current period have been annualized. |
1 | Calculated based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind purchases or redemptions of the fund’s capital shares, including ETF Creation Units. |
Admiral Shares | ||||||
For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, | ||||
2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $92.51 | $82.50 | $76.29 | $69.09 | $69.10 | $69.02 |
Investment Operations | ||||||
Net Investment Income1 | 1.013 | 2.160 | 1.973 | 1.923 | 1.776 | 1.797 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | 3.148 | 10.032 | 6.239 | 7.076 | (.018) | .101 |
Total from Investment Operations | 4.161 | 12.192 | 8.212 | 8.999 | 1.758 | 1.898 |
Distributions | ||||||
Dividends from Net Investment Income | (1.131) | (2.183) | (2.002) | (1.799) | (1.768) | (1.818) |
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Distributions | (1.131) | (2.183) | (2.002) | (1.799) | (1.768) | (1.818) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $95.54 | $92.51 | $82.50 | $76.29 | $69.09 | $69.10 |
Total Return2 | 4.54% | 15.04% | 11.03% | 13.24% | 2.59% | 2.81% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) | $1,143 | $846 | $791 | $710 | $587 | $742 |
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets | 2.15% | 2.50% | 2.59% | 2.71% | 2.60% | 2.63% |
Portfolio Turnover Rate3 | 2% | 8% | 3% | 6% | 8% | 5% |
The expense ratio and net investment income ratio for the current period have been annualized. |
1 | Calculated based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Total returns do not include account service fees that may have applied in the periods shown. Fund prospectuses provide information about any applicable account service fees. |
3 | Excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind purchases or redemptions of the fund’s capital shares, including ETF Creation Units. |
A. | The following significant accounting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles for U.S. investment companies. The fund consistently follows such policies in preparing its financial statements. |
B. | In accordance with the terms of a Funds' Service Agreement (the “FSA”) between Vanguard and the fund, Vanguard furnishes to the fund investment advisory, corporate management, administrative, marketing, and distribution services at Vanguard’s cost of operations (as defined by the FSA). These costs of operations are allocated to the fund based on methods and guidelines approved by the board of trustees and are generally settled twice a month. |
C. | Various inputs may be used to determine the value of the fund’s investments and derivatives. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels for financial statement purposes. The inputs or methodologies used to value securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. |
Level
1 ($000) |
Level
2 ($000) |
Level
3 ($000) |
Total ($000) | |
Investments | ||||
Assets | ||||
Common Stocks | 7,855,599 | — | — | 7,855,599 |
Temporary Cash Investments | 40,707 | — | — | 40,707 |
Total | 7,896,306 | — | — | 7,896,306 |
Derivative Financial Instruments | ||||
Assets | ||||
Swap Contracts | — | 44 | — | 44 |
D. | As of February 28, 2022, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation for investments and derivatives based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows: |
Amount ($000) | |
Tax Cost | 6,648,783 |
Gross Unrealized Appreciation | 1,524,506 |
Gross Unrealized Depreciation | (276,983) |
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | 1,247,523 |
E. | During the six months ended February 28, 2022, the fund purchased $1,484,735,000 of investment securities and sold $617,355,000 of investment securities, other than temporary cash investments. Purchases and sales include $1,021,208,000 and $506,055,000, respectively, in connection with in-kind purchases and redemptions of the fund's capital shares. |
F. | Capital share transactions for each class of shares were: |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, 2021 | ||||
Amount ($000) |
Shares (000) |
Amount ($000) |
Shares (000) | ||
ETF Shares | |||||
Issued | 1,119,058 | 5,839 | 871,879 | 4,824 | |
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions | — | — | — | — | |
Redeemed | (512,269) | (2,650) | (1,304,630) | (7,475) | |
Net Increase (Decrease)—ETF Shares | 606,789 | 3,189 | (432,751) | (2,651) | |
Admiral Shares | |||||
Issued | 362,314 | 3,780 | 211,742 | 2,456 | |
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions | 8,387 | 90 | 16,733 | 197 | |
Redeemed | (99,447) | (1,058) | (265,847) | (3,092) | |
Net Increase (Decrease)—Admiral Shares | 271,254 | 2,812 | (37,372) | (439) |
G. | Market disruptions associated with current geopolitical events have had a global impact, and uncertainty exists as to their implications. Such disruptions can adversely affect assets and thus performance of the fund; at this time, an aggregate effect on assets and performance cannot be reasonably estimated. Management is continuing to monitor these developments and evaluate impacts they may have on the fund. |
Coal & Consumable Fuels | 0.3% |
Integrated Oil & Gas | 40.2 |
Oil & Gas Drilling | 0.8 |
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services | 9.0 |
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production | 30.7 |
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing | 8.7 |
Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation | 10.3 |
Over-the-Counter Total Return Swaps | ||||||
Reference Entity | Termination Date |
Counterparty | Notional Amount ($000) |
Floating Interest Rate Received (Paid)1 (%) |
Value
and Unrealized Appreciation ($000) |
Value
and Unrealized (Depreciation) ($000) |
Cheniere Energy Inc. | 8/31/22 | BANA | 9,303 | (0.070) | 23 | — |
Hess Corp. | 1/31/23 | GSI | 27,957 | (0.070) | 2,360 | — |
2,383 | — |
1 | Based on 1M USD Overnight Bank Funding Rate as of the most recent payment date. Floating interest payment received/paid monthly. |
1M—1-month. | |
BANA—Bank of America, N.A. | |
GSI—Goldman Sachs International. |
($000s, except shares and per-share amounts) | Amount |
Assets | |
Investments in Securities, at Value | |
Unaffiliated Issuers (Cost $8,077,196) | 9,325,262 |
Affiliated Issuers (Cost $4,444) | 4,444 |
Total Investments in Securities | 9,329,706 |
Investment in Vanguard | 283 |
Receivables for Investment Securities Sold | 61,052 |
Receivables for Accrued Income | 54,327 |
Receivables for Capital Shares Issued | 8,185 |
Unrealized Appreciation—Over-the-Counter Swap Contracts | 2,383 |
Total Assets | 9,455,936 |
Liabilities | |
Due to Custodian | 15,882 |
Payables for Investment Securities Purchased | 60,019 |
Collateral for Securities on Loan | 4,435 |
Payables for Capital Shares Redeemed | 3,895 |
Payables to Vanguard | 319 |
Other Liabilities | 7 |
Total Liabilities | 84,557 |
Net Assets | 9,371,379 |
At February 28, 2022, net assets consisted of: | |
Paid-in Capital | 8,907,340 |
Total Distributable Earnings (Loss) | 464,039 |
Net Assets | 9,371,379 |
ETF Shares—Net Assets | |
Applicable
to 78,742,221 outstanding $.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited authorization) |
7,722,828 |
Net Asset Value Per Share—ETF Shares | $98.08 |
Admiral Shares—Net Assets | |
Applicable
to 33,646,843 outstanding $.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited authorization) |
1,648,551 |
Net Asset Value Per Share—Admiral Shares | $49.00 |
ETF Shares | ||||||
For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, | ||||
2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $67.99 | $47.90 | $75.75 | $103.13 | $85.71 | $95.06 |
Investment Operations | ||||||
Net Investment Income1 | 1.650 | 2.802 | 2.957 | 2.769 | 2.519 | 2.8192 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | 30.303 | 19.789 | (28.064) | (27.449) | 17.837 | (9.801) |
Total from Investment Operations | 31.953 | 22.591 | (25.107) | (24.680) | 20.356 | (6.982) |
Distributions | ||||||
Dividends from Net Investment Income | (1.863) | (2.501) | (2.743) | (2.700) | (2.936) | (2.368) |
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Distributions | (1.863) | (2.501) | (2.743) | (2.700) | (2.936) | (2.368) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $98.08 | $67.99 | $47.90 | $75.75 | $103.13 | $85.71 |
Total Return | 47.83% | 48.07% | -33.87% | -24.34% | 24.06% | -7.55% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) | $7,723 | $4,806 | $2,720 | $3,029 | $4,288 | $3,656 |
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets | 3.78% | 4.54% | 4.91% | 3.15% | 2.56% | 2.93%2 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate3 | 4% | 5% | 8% | 7% | 5% | 11% |
The expense ratio and net investment income ratio for the current period have been annualized. |
1 | Calculated based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets include $.453 and 0.47%, respectively, from income received as a result of General Electric Co. and Baker Hughes Inc. merger in July 2017. |
3 | Excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind purchases or redemptions of the fund’s capital shares, including ETF Creation Units. |
Admiral Shares | ||||||
For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, | ||||
2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $33.97 | $23.93 | $37.84 | $51.52 | $42.82 | $47.49 |
Investment Operations | ||||||
Net Investment Income1 | .816 | 1.435 | 1.461 | 1.388 | 1.249 | 1.3752 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | 15.144 | 9.855 | (14.001) | (13.720) | 8.916 | (4.863) |
Total from Investment Operations | 15.960 | 11.290 | (12.540) | (12.332) | 10.165 | (3.488) |
Distributions | ||||||
Dividends from Net Investment Income | (.930) | (1.250) | (1.370) | (1.348) | (1.465) | (1.182) |
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Distributions | (.930) | (1.250) | (1.370) | (1.348) | (1.465) | (1.182) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $49.00 | $33.97 | $23.93 | $37.84 | $51.52 | $42.82 |
Total Return3 | 47.82% | 48.18% | -33.82% | -24.33% | 24.06% | -7.56% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) | $1,649 | $1,100 | $407 | $468 | $642 | $523 |
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets | 3.75% | 4.52% | 4.84% | 3.15% | 2.56% | 2.93%2 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate4 | 4% | 5% | 8% | 7% | 5% | 11% |
The expense ratio and net investment income ratio for the current period have been annualized. |
1 | Calculated based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets include $.228 and 0.47%, respectively, from income received as a result of General Electric Co. and Baker Hughes Inc. merger in July 2017. |
3 | Total returns do not include account service fees that may have applied in the periods shown. Fund prospectuses provide information about any applicable account service fees. |
4 | Excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind purchases or redemptions of the fund’s capital shares, including ETF Creation Units. |
A. | The following significant accounting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles for U.S. investment companies. The fund consistently follows such policies in preparing its financial statements. |
B. | In accordance with the terms of a Funds' Service Agreement (the “FSA”) between Vanguard and the fund, Vanguard furnishes to the fund investment advisory, corporate management, administrative, marketing, and distribution services at Vanguard’s cost of operations (as defined by the FSA). These costs of operations are allocated to the fund based on methods and guidelines approved by the board of trustees and are generally settled twice a month. |
C. | Various inputs may be used to determine the value of the fund’s investments and derivatives. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels for financial statement purposes. The inputs or methodologies used to value securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. |
Level
1 ($000) |
Level
2 ($000) |
Level
3 ($000) |
Total ($000) | |
Investments | ||||
Assets | ||||
Common Stocks | 9,307,646 | 17,616 | — | 9,325,262 |
Temporary Cash Investments | 4,444 | — | — | 4,444 |
Total | 9,312,090 | 17,616 | — | 9,329,706 |
Derivative Financial Instruments | ||||
Assets | ||||
Swap Contracts | — | 2,383 | — | 2,383 |
D. | As of February 28, 2022, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation for investments and derivatives based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows: |
Amount ($000) | |
Tax Cost | 8,124,803 |
Gross Unrealized Appreciation | 1,654,309 |
Gross Unrealized Depreciation | (449,406) |
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | 1,204,903 |
E. | During the six months ended February 28, 2022, the fund purchased $2,134,242,000 of investment securities and sold $1,421,692,000 of investment securities, other than temporary cash investments. Purchases and sales include $1,616,782,000 and $1,125,622,000, respectively, in connection with in-kind purchases and redemptions of the fund's capital shares. |
F. | Capital share transactions for each class of shares were: |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, 2021 | ||||
Amount ($000) |
Shares (000) |
Amount ($000) |
Shares (000) | ||
ETF Shares | |||||
Issued | 1,803,007 | 21,765 | 1,677,226 | 28,056 | |
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions | — | — | — | — | |
Redeemed | (1,129,557) | (13,700) | (864,387) | (14,150) | |
Net Increase (Decrease)—ETF Shares | 673,450 | 8,065 | 812,839 | 13,906 | |
Admiral Shares | |||||
Issued | 462,330 | 10,781 | 770,533 | 26,470 | |
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions | 26,765 | 709 | 30,065 | 981 | |
Redeemed | (428,217) | (10,238) | (376,284) | (12,066) | |
Net Increase (Decrease)—Admiral Shares | 60,878 | 1,252 | 424,314 | 15,385 |
G. | Market disruptions associated with current geopolitical events have had a global impact, and uncertainty exists as to their implications. Such disruptions can adversely affect assets and thus performance of the fund; at this time, an aggregate effect on assets and performance cannot be reasonably estimated. Management is continuing to monitor these developments and evaluate impacts they may have on the fund. |
Banks | 38.2% |
Capital Markets | 26.0 |
Consumer Finance | 6.2 |
Diversified Financial Services | 9.0 |
Insurance | 18.4 |
IT Services | 0.0 |
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) | 1.2 |
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance | 1.0 |
Shares | Market Value• ($000) | ||
Temporary Cash Investments (0.2%) | |||
Money Market Fund (0.2%) | |||
3,4 | Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund, 0.138% (Cost $30,008) | 300,120 | 30,009 |
Total Investments (100.1%) (Cost $10,718,299) | 12,876,106 | ||
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net (-0.1%) | (15,880) | ||
Net Assets (100.0%) | 12,860,226 | ||
Cost is in $000. |
• | See Note A in Notes to Financial Statements. |
* | Non-income-producing security. |
1 | Includes partial security positions on loan to broker-dealers. The total value of securities on loan is $25,287,000. |
2 | Step bond. |
3 | Affiliated money market fund available only to Vanguard funds and certain trusts and accounts managed by Vanguard. Rate shown is the 7-day yield. |
4 | Collateral of $25,151,000 was received for securities on loan. |
REIT—Real Estate Investment Trust. |
Over-the-Counter Total Return Swaps | ||||||
Reference Entity | Termination Date |
Counterparty | Notional Amount ($000) |
Floating Interest Rate Received (Paid)1 (%) |
Value
and Unrealized Appreciation ($000) |
Value
and Unrealized (Depreciation) ($000) |
T Rowe Price Group Inc. | 8/31/22 | BANA | 14,456 | 0.030 | — | — |
1 | Based on 1M USD Overnight Bank Funding Rate as of the most recent payment date. Floating interest payment received/paid monthly. |
1M—1-month. | |
BANA—Bank of America, N.A. |
($000s, except shares and per-share amounts) | Amount |
Assets | |
Investments in Securities, at Value | |
Unaffiliated Issuers (Cost $10,688,291) | 12,846,097 |
Affiliated Issuers (Cost $30,008) | 30,009 |
Total Investments in Securities | 12,876,106 |
Investment in Vanguard | 430 |
Cash Collateral Pledged—Over-the-Counter Swap Contracts | 1,020 |
Receivables for Investment Securities Sold | 73,307 |
Receivables for Accrued Income | 12,725 |
Receivables for Capital Shares Issued | 976 |
Unrealized Appreciation—Over-the-Counter Swap Contracts | — |
Total Assets | 12,964,564 |
Liabilities | |
Due to Custodian | 199 |
Payables for Investment Securities Purchased | 75,266 |
Collateral for Securities on Loan | 25,151 |
Payables for Capital Shares Redeemed | 3,249 |
Payables to Vanguard | 473 |
Total Liabilities | 104,338 |
Net Assets | 12,860,226 |
At February 28, 2022, net assets consisted of: | |
Paid-in Capital | 10,377,387 |
Total Distributable Earnings (Loss) | 2,482,839 |
Net Assets | 12,860,226 |
ETF Shares—Net Assets | |
Applicable
to 126,103,807 outstanding $.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited authorization) |
11,945,529 |
Net Asset Value Per Share—ETF Shares | $94.73 |
Admiral Shares—Net Assets | |
Applicable
to 19,267,021 outstanding $.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited authorization) |
914,697 |
Net Asset Value Per Share—Admiral Shares | $47.47 |
ETF Shares | ||||||
For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, | ||||
2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $94.79 | $61.18 | $67.31 | $71.60 | $62.26 | $50.81 |
Investment Operations | ||||||
Net Investment Income1 | .878 | 1.676 | 1.652 | 1.539 | 1.298 | 1.035 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | .117 | 33.519 | (6.081) | (4.338) | 9.307 | 11.387 |
Total from Investment Operations | .995 | 35.195 | (4.429) | (2.799) | 10.605 | 12.422 |
Distributions | ||||||
Dividends from Net Investment Income | (1.055) | (1.585) | (1.701) | (1.491) | (1.265) | (.972) |
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Distributions | (1.055) | (1.585) | (1.701) | (1.491) | (1.265) | (.972) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $94.73 | $94.79 | $61.18 | $67.31 | $71.60 | $62.26 |
Total Return | 1.05% | 58.26% | -6.73% | -3.85% | 17.15% | 24.65% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) | $11,946 | $10,946 | $6,140 | $7,222 | $8,512 | $6,127 |
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets | 1.83% | 2.09% | 2.53% | 2.30% | 1.87% | 1.75% |
Portfolio Turnover Rate2 | 2% | 4% | 5% | 5% | 3% | 5% |
The expense ratio and net investment income ratio for the current period have been annualized. |
1 | Calculated based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind purchases or redemptions of the fund’s capital shares, including ETF Creation Units. |
Admiral Shares | ||||||
For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, | ||||
2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $47.51 | $30.66 | $33.73 | $35.88 | $31.20 | $25.47 |
Investment Operations | ||||||
Net Investment Income1 | .439 | .841 | .828 | .771 | .651 | .514 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | .049 | 16.803 | (3.046) | (2.174) | 4.663 | 5.704 |
Total from Investment Operations | .488 | 17.644 | (2.218) | (1.403) | 5.314 | 6.218 |
Distributions | ||||||
Dividends from Net Investment Income | (.528) | (.794) | (.852) | (.747) | (.634) | (.488) |
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Distributions | (.528) | (.794) | (.852) | (.747) | (.634) | (.488) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $47.47 | $47.51 | $30.66 | $33.73 | $35.88 | $31.20 |
Total Return2 | 1.03% | 58.32% | -6.70% | -3.87% | 17.16% | 24.62% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) | $915 | $822 | $432 | $490 | $690 | $518 |
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets | 1.83% | 2.09% | 2.53% | 2.30% | 1.87% | 1.75% |
Portfolio Turnover Rate3 | 2% | 4% | 5% | 5% | 3% | 5% |
The expense ratio and net investment income ratio for the current period have been annualized. |
1 | Calculated based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Total returns do not include account service fees that may have applied in the periods shown. Fund prospectuses provide information about any applicable account service fees. |
3 | Excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind purchases or redemptions of the fund’s capital shares, including ETF Creation Units. |
A. | The following significant accounting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles for U.S. investment companies. The fund consistently follows such policies in preparing its financial statements. |
B. | In accordance with the terms of a Funds' Service Agreement (the “FSA”) between Vanguard and the fund, Vanguard furnishes to the fund investment advisory, corporate management, administrative, marketing, and distribution services at Vanguard’s cost of operations (as defined by the FSA). These costs of operations are allocated to the fund based on methods and guidelines approved by the board of trustees and are generally settled twice a month. |
C. | Various inputs may be used to determine the value of the fund’s investments and derivatives. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels for financial statement purposes. The inputs or methodologies used to value securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. |
Level
1 ($000) |
Level
2 ($000) |
Level
3 ($000) |
Total ($000) | |
Investments | ||||
Assets | ||||
Common Stocks | 12,846,073 | — | — | 12,846,073 |
Corporate Bonds | — | 24 | — | 24 |
Temporary Cash Investments | 30,009 | — | — | 30,009 |
Total | 12,876,082 | 24 | — | 12,876,106 |
Derivative Financial Instruments | ||||
Assets | ||||
Swap Contracts | — | — | — | — |
D. | As of February 28, 2022, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation for investments and derivatives based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows: |
Amount ($000) | |
Tax Cost | 10,732,935 |
Gross Unrealized Appreciation | 2,378,262 |
Gross Unrealized Depreciation | (235,091) |
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | 2,143,171 |
E. | During the six months ended February 28, 2022, the fund purchased $2,597,738,000 of investment securities and sold $1,444,685,000 of investment securities, other than temporary cash investments. Purchases and sales include $2,005,725,000 and $1,213,504,000, respectively, in connection with in-kind purchases and redemptions of the fund's capital shares. |
F. | Capital share transactions for each class of shares were: |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, 2021 | ||||
Amount ($000) |
Shares (000) |
Amount ($000) |
Shares (000) | ||
ETF Shares | |||||
Issued | 2,285,117 | 23,378 | 2,863,520 | 35,814 | |
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions | — | — | — | — | |
Redeemed | (1,218,232) | (12,750) | (1,560,037) | (20,700) | |
Net Increase (Decrease)—ETF Shares | 1,066,885 | 10,628 | 1,303,483 | 15,114 | |
Admiral Shares | |||||
Issued | 300,584 | 6,158 | 407,353 | 10,001 | |
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions | 7,720 | 162 | 10,077 | 270 | |
Redeemed | (209,876) | (4,354) | (283,504) | (7,060) | |
Net Increase (Decrease)—Admiral Shares | 98,428 | 1,966 | 133,926 | 3,211 |
G. | Market disruptions associated with current geopolitical events have had a global impact, and uncertainty exists as to their implications. Such disruptions can adversely affect assets and thus performance of the fund; at this time, an aggregate effect on assets and performance cannot be reasonably estimated. Management is continuing to monitor these developments and evaluate impacts they may have on the fund. |
Biotechnology | 17.1% |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | 21.7 |
Health Care Providers & Services | 21.2 |
Health Care Technology | 1.9 |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | 12.9 |
Pharmaceuticals | 25.2 |
Shares | Market Value• ($000) | ||
* | Amneal Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 320,260 | 1,451 |
Phibro Animal Health Corp. Class A | 67,721 | 1,442 | |
* | Ocular Therapeutix Inc. | 240,192 | 1,340 |
*,1 | Oramed Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 120,518 | 1,241 |
* | Aerie Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 148,806 | 1,235 |
* | Fulcrum Therapeutics Inc. | 89,073 | 980 |
* | SIGA Technologies Inc. | 150,523 | 903 |
* | Phathom Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 45,992 | 834 |
* | Edgewise Therapeutics Inc. | 32,595 | 384 |
* | Pliant Therapeutics Inc. | 42,336 | 380 |
* | Atea Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 54,150 | 343 |
4,827,340 | |||
Total Common Stocks (Cost $14,515,370) | 19,127,757 | ||
Temporary Cash Investments (0.3%) | |||
Money Market Fund (0.3%) | |||
3,4 | Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund, 0.138% (Cost $52,687) | 526,997 | 52,695 |
Total Investments (100.2%) (Cost $14,568,057) | 19,180,452 | ||
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net (-0.2%) | (29,577) | ||
Net Assets (100.0%) | 19,150,875 | ||
Cost is in $000. |
• | See Note A in Notes to Financial Statements. |
* | Non-income-producing security. |
1 | Includes partial security positions on loan to broker-dealers. The total value of securities on loan is $48,820,000. |
2 | Security value determined using significant unobservable inputs. |
3 | Affiliated money market fund available only to Vanguard funds and certain trusts and accounts managed by Vanguard. Rate shown is the 7-day yield. |
4 | Collateral of $53,534,000 was received for securities on loan, of which $52,694,000 is held in Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund and $840,000 is held in cash. |
CVR—Contingent Value Rights. |
Over-the-Counter Total Return Swaps | ||||||
Reference Entity | Termination Date |
Counterparty | Notional Amount ($000) |
Floating Interest Rate Received (Paid)1 (%) |
Value
and Unrealized Appreciation ($000) |
Value
and Unrealized (Depreciation) ($000) |
Gilead Sciences Inc. | 8/31/22 | BANA | 12,080 | (0.070) | — | (1) |
1 | Based on 1M USD Overnight Bank Funding Rate as of the most recent payment date. Floating interest payment received/paid monthly. |
1M—1-month. | |
BANA—Bank of America, N.A. |
($000s, except shares and per-share amounts) | Amount |
Assets | |
Investments in Securities, at Value | |
Unaffiliated Issuers (Cost $14,515,370) | 19,127,757 |
Affiliated Issuers (Cost $52,687) | 52,695 |
Total Investments in Securities | 19,180,452 |
Investment in Vanguard | 648 |
Cash | 840 |
Cash Collateral Pledged—Over-the-Counter Swap Contracts | 1,380 |
Receivables for Investment Securities Sold | 41,873 |
Receivables for Accrued Income | 25,765 |
Receivables for Capital Shares Issued | 8,676 |
Total Assets | 19,259,634 |
Liabilities | |
Due to Custodian | 3,417 |
Payables for Investment Securities Purchased | 49,909 |
Collateral for Securities on Loan | 53,534 |
Payables for Capital Shares Redeemed | 1,223 |
Payables to Vanguard | 675 |
Unrealized Depreciation—Over-the-Counter Swap Contracts | 1 |
Total Liabilities | 108,759 |
Net Assets | 19,150,875 |
At February 28, 2022, net assets consisted of: | |
Paid-in Capital | 14,393,956 |
Total Distributable Earnings (Loss) | 4,756,919 |
Net Assets | 19,150,875 |
ETF Shares—Net Assets | |
Applicable
to 67,162,531 outstanding $.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited authorization) |
16,327,361 |
Net Asset Value Per Share—ETF Shares | $243.10 |
Admiral Shares—Net Assets | |
Applicable
to 23,218,553 outstanding $.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited authorization) |
2,823,514 |
Net Asset Value Per Share—Admiral Shares | $121.61 |
ETF Shares | ||||||
For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, | ||||
2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $262.41 | $207.65 | $169.74 | $177.07 | $151.13 | $133.25 |
Investment Operations | ||||||
Net Investment Income1 | 1.551 | 2.893 | 2.702 | 3.6002 | 2.194 | 1.994 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (19.150) | 54.714 | 37.758 | (7.457) | 25.846 | 17.846 |
Total from Investment Operations | (17.599) | 57.607 | 40.460 | (3.857) | 28.040 | 19.840 |
Distributions | ||||||
Dividends from Net Investment Income | (1.711) | (2.846) | (2.550) | (3.473) | (2.100) | (1.960) |
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Distributions | (1.711) | (2.846) | (2.550) | (3.473) | (2.100) | (1.960) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $243.10 | $262.41 | $207.65 | $169.74 | $177.07 | $151.13 |
Total Return | -6.74% | 27.99% | 24.05% | -2.22% | 18.75% | 15.06% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) | $16,327 | $16,894 | $11,724 | $8,899 | $8,594 | $7,002 |
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets | 1.24% | 1.25% | 1.45% | 2.12%2 | 1.38% | 1.46% |
Portfolio Turnover Rate3 | 1% | 5% | 7% | 5% | 6% | 4% |
The expense ratio and net investment income ratio for the current period have been annualized. |
1 | Calculated based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets include $1.132 and 0.67%, respectively, resulting from a cash payment received in connection with the merger of Cigna Corp. and Express Scripts Holding Co. in December 2018. |
3 | Excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind purchases or redemptions of the fund’s capital shares, including ETF Creation Units. |
Admiral Shares | ||||||
For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, | ||||
2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $131.26 | $103.87 | $84.91 | $88.57 | $75.60 | $66.65 |
Investment Operations | ||||||
Net Investment Income1 | .776 | 1.450 | 1.351 | 1.8042 | 1.101 | .996 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (9.571) | 27.365 | 18.884 | (3.727) | 12.920 | 8.934 |
Total from Investment Operations | (8.795) | 28.815 | 20.235 | (1.923) | 14.021 | 9.930 |
Distributions | ||||||
Dividends from Net Investment Income | (.855) | (1.425) | (1.275) | (1.737) | (1.051) | (.980) |
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Distributions | (.855) | (1.425) | (1.275) | (1.737) | (1.051) | (.980) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $121.61 | $131.26 | $103.87 | $84.91 | $88.57 | $75.60 |
Total Return3 | -6.73% | 28.01% | 24.06% | -2.21% | 18.74% | 15.07% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) | $2,824 | $2,972 | $1,676 | $1,316 | $1,248 | $924 |
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets | 1.24% | 1.25% | 1.45% | 2.12%2 | 1.38% | 1.46% |
Portfolio Turnover Rate4 | 1% | 5% | 7% | 5% | 6% | 4% |
The expense ratio and net investment income ratio for the current period have been annualized. |
1 | Calculated based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets include $.566 and 0.67%, respectively, resulting from a cash payment received in connection with the merger of Cigna Corp. and Express Scripts Holding Co. in December 2018. |
3 | Total returns do not include account service fees that may have applied in the periods shown. Fund prospectuses provide information about any applicable account service fees. |
4 | Excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind purchases or redemptions of the fund’s capital shares, including ETF Creation Units. |
A. | The following significant accounting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles for U.S. investment companies. The fund consistently follows such policies in preparing its financial statements. |
B. | In accordance with the terms of a Funds' Service Agreement (the “FSA”) between Vanguard and the fund, Vanguard furnishes to the fund investment advisory, corporate management, administrative, marketing, and distribution services at Vanguard’s cost of operations (as defined by the FSA). These costs of operations are allocated to the fund based on methods and guidelines approved by the board of trustees and are generally settled twice a month. |
C. | Various inputs may be used to determine the value of the fund’s investments and derivatives. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels for financial statement purposes. The inputs or methodologies used to value securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. |
Level
1 ($000) |
Level
2 ($000) |
Level
3 ($000) |
Total ($000) | |
Investments | ||||
Assets | ||||
Common Stocks | 19,127,618 | — | 139 | 19,127,757 |
Temporary Cash Investments | 52,695 | — | — | 52,695 |
Total | 19,180,313 | — | 139 | 19,180,452 |
Derivative Financial Instruments | ||||
Liabilities | ||||
Swap Contracts | — | 1 | — | 1 |
D. | As of February 28, 2022, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation for investments and derivatives based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows: |
Amount ($000) | |
Tax Cost | 14,595,003 |
Gross Unrealized Appreciation | 5,343,683 |
Gross Unrealized Depreciation | (758,234) |
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | 4,585,449 |
E. | During the six months ended February 28, 2022, the fund purchased $1,982,400,000 of investment securities and sold $1,233,741,000 of investment securities, other than temporary cash investments. Purchases and sales include $1,544,691,000 and $945,876,000, respectively, in connection with in-kind purchases and redemptions of the fund's capital shares. |
F. | Capital share transactions for each class of shares were: |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, 2021 | ||||
Amount ($000) |
Shares (000) |
Amount ($000) |
Shares (000) | ||
ETF Shares | |||||
Issued | 1,642,180 | 6,585 | 3,403,429 | 14,615 | |
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions | — | — | — | — | |
Redeemed | (948,439) | (3,800) | (1,524,366) | (6,700) | |
Net Increase (Decrease)—ETF Shares | 693,741 | 2,785 | 1,879,063 | 7,915 | |
Admiral Shares | |||||
Issued | 294,565 | 2,331 | 1,140,545 | 9,947 | |
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions | 16,742 | 132 | 23,652 | 212 | |
Redeemed | (238,283) | (1,887) | (417,596) | (3,652) | |
Net Increase (Decrease)—Admiral Shares | 73,024 | 576 | 746,601 | 6,507 |
G. | Market disruptions associated with current geopolitical events have had a global impact, and uncertainty exists as to their implications. Such disruptions can adversely affect assets and thus performance of the fund; at this time, an aggregate effect on assets and performance cannot be reasonably estimated. Management is continuing to monitor these developments and evaluate impacts they may have on the fund. |
Aerospace & Defense | 17.5% |
Air Freight & Logistics | 6.5 |
Airlines | 2.5 |
Building Products | 6.8 |
Capital Markets | 1.0 |
Commercial Services & Supplies | 6.5 |
Construction & Engineering | 2.0 |
Electrical Equipment | 7.3 |
Industrial Conglomerates | 9.3 |
Machinery | 19.4 |
Marine | 0.2 |
Professional Services | 5.8 |
Road & Rail | 11.6 |
Trading Companies & Distributors | 3.6 |
Over-the-Counter Total Return Swaps | ||||||
Reference Entity | Termination Date |
Counterparty | Notional Amount ($000) |
Floating Interest Rate Received (Paid)1 (%) |
Value
and Unrealized Appreciation ($000) |
Value
and Unrealized (Depreciation) ($000) |
L3Harris Technologies Inc. | 8/31/22 | BANA | 6,055 | (0.070) | — | — |
1 | Based on 1M USD Overnight Bank Funding Rate as of the most recent payment date. Floating interest payment received/paid monthly. |
1M—1-month. | |
BANA—Bank of America, N.A. |
($000s, except shares and per-share amounts) | Amount |
Assets | |
Investments in Securities, at Value | |
Unaffiliated Issuers (Cost $4,505,533) | 4,903,634 |
Affiliated Issuers (Cost $11,527) | 11,528 |
Total Investments in Securities | 4,915,162 |
Investment in Vanguard | 168 |
Cash | 1 |
Receivables for Investment Securities Sold | 27,356 |
Receivables for Accrued Income | 9,515 |
Receivables for Capital Shares Issued | 287 |
Total Assets | 4,952,489 |
Liabilities | |
Due to Custodian | 3,632 |
Payables for Investment Securities Purchased | 23,634 |
Collateral for Securities on Loan | 11,529 |
Payables for Capital Shares Redeemed | 61 |
Payables to Vanguard | 172 |
Unrealized Depreciation—Over-the-Counter Swap Contracts | — |
Total Liabilities | 39,028 |
Net Assets | 4,913,461 |
At February 28, 2022, net assets consisted of: | |
Paid-in Capital | 4,178,266 |
Total Distributable Earnings (Loss) | 735,195 |
Net Assets | 4,913,461 |
ETF Shares—Net Assets | |
Applicable
to 24,589,166 outstanding $.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited authorization) |
4,657,415 |
Net Asset Value Per Share—ETF Shares | $189.41 |
Admiral Shares—Net Assets | |
Applicable
to 2,631,370 outstanding $.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited authorization) |
256,046 |
Net Asset Value Per Share—Admiral Shares | $97.31 |
ETF Shares | ||||||
For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, | ||||
2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $199.27 | $146.89 | $142.53 | $146.12 | $128.70 | $111.57 |
Investment Operations | ||||||
Net Investment Income1 | 1.148 | 2.264 | 2.366 | 2.597 | 2.263 | 2.383 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (9.761) | 52.318 | 4.554 | (3.754) | 17.412 | 16.998 |
Total from Investment Operations | (8.613) | 54.582 | 6.920 | (1.157) | 19.675 | 19.381 |
Distributions | ||||||
Dividends from Net Investment Income | (1.247) | (2.202) | (2.560) | (2.433) | (2.255) | (2.251) |
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Distributions | (1.247) | (2.202) | (2.560) | (2.433) | (2.255) | (2.251) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $189.41 | $199.27 | $146.89 | $142.53 | $146.12 | $128.70 |
Total Return | -4.34% | 37.41% | 4.96% | -0.73% | 15.41% | 17.55% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) | $4,657 | $5,438 | $3,090 | $3,457 | $3,957 | $3,202 |
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets | 1.15% | 1.25% | 1.69% | 1.87% | 1.62% | 1.95% |
Portfolio Turnover Rate2 | 2% | 5% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 5% |
The expense ratio and net investment income ratio for the current period have been annualized. |
1 | Calculated based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind purchases or redemptions of the fund’s capital shares, including ETF Creation Units. |
Admiral Shares | ||||||
For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, | ||||
2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $102.37 | $75.46 | $73.22 | $75.07 | $66.12 | $57.32 |
Investment Operations | ||||||
Net Investment Income1 | .572 | 1.162 | 1.221 | 1.340 | 1.154 | 1.237 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (4.991) | 26.880 | 2.336 | (1.941) | 8.955 | 8.721 |
Total from Investment Operations | (4.419) | 28.042 | 3.557 | (.601) | 10.109 | 9.958 |
Distributions | ||||||
Dividends from Net Investment Income | (.641) | (1.132) | (1.317) | (1.249) | (1.159) | (1.158) |
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Distributions | (.641) | (1.132) | (1.317) | (1.249) | (1.159) | (1.158) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $97.31 | $102.37 | $75.46 | $73.22 | $75.07 | $66.12 |
Total Return2 | -4.33% | 37.43% | 4.98% | -0.75% | 15.41% | 17.55% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) | $256 | $372 | $210 | $202 | $213 | $176 |
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets | 1.11% | 1.25% | 1.71% | 1.87% | 1.62% | 1.95% |
Portfolio Turnover Rate3 | 2% | 5% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 5% |
The expense ratio and net investment income ratio for the current period have been annualized. |
1 | Calculated based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Total returns do not include account service fees that may have applied in the periods shown. Fund prospectuses provide information about any applicable account service fees. |
3 | Excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind purchases or redemptions of the fund’s capital shares. |
A. | The following significant accounting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles for U.S. investment companies. The fund consistently follows such policies in preparing its financial statements. |
B. | In accordance with the terms of a Funds' Service Agreement (the “FSA”) between Vanguard and the fund, Vanguard furnishes to the fund investment advisory, corporate management, administrative, marketing, and distribution services at Vanguard’s cost of operations (as defined by the FSA). These costs of operations are allocated to the fund based on methods and guidelines approved by the board of trustees and are generally settled twice a month. |
C. | Various inputs may be used to determine the value of the fund’s investments and derivatives. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels for financial statement purposes. The inputs or methodologies used to value securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. |
Level
1 ($000) |
Level
2 ($000) |
Level
3 ($000) |
Total ($000) | |
Investments | ||||
Assets | ||||
Common Stocks | 4,903,634 | — | — | 4,903,634 |
Temporary Cash Investments | 11,528 | — | — | 11,528 |
Total | 4,915,162 | — | — | 4,915,162 |
Derivative Financial Instruments | ||||
Liabilities | ||||
Swap Contracts | — | — | — | — |
D. | As of February 28, 2022, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation for investments and derivatives based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows: |
Amount ($000) | |
Tax Cost | 4,524,510 |
Gross Unrealized Appreciation | 807,505 |
Gross Unrealized Depreciation | (416,853) |
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | 390,652 |
E. | During the six months ended February 28, 2022, the fund purchased $663,626,000 of investment securities and sold $1,319,768,000 of investment securities, other than temporary cash investments. Purchases and sales include $557,481,000 and $1,143,505,000, respectively, in connection with in-kind purchases and redemptions of the fund's capital shares. |
F. | Capital share transactions for each class of shares were: |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, 2021 | ||||
Amount ($000) |
Shares (000) |
Amount ($000) |
Shares (000) | ||
ETF Shares | |||||
Issued | 591,856 | 3,025 | 2,002,840 | 10,975 | |
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions | — | — | — | — | |
Redeemed | (1,117,500) | (5,725) | (886,520) | (4,725) | |
Net Increase (Decrease)—ETF Shares | (525,644) | (2,700) | 1,116,320 | 6,250 | |
Admiral Shares | |||||
Issued | 65,159 | 642 | 203,805 | 2,209 | |
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions | 2,071 | 21 | 3,138 | 36 | |
Redeemed | (164,495) | (1,670) | (128,438) | (1,384) | |
Net Increase (Decrease)—Admiral Shares | (97,265) | (1,007) | 78,505 | 861 |
G. | Market disruptions associated with current geopolitical events have had a global impact, and uncertainty exists as to their implications. Such disruptions can adversely affect assets and thus performance of the fund; at this time, an aggregate effect on assets and performance cannot be reasonably estimated. Management is continuing to monitor these developments and evaluate impacts they may have on the fund. |
Communications Equipment | 3.1% |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | 3.1 |
IT Services | 15.9 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | 20.8 |
Software | 33.6 |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | 23.5 |
Over-the-Counter Total Return Swaps | ||||||
Reference Entity | Termination Date |
Counterparty | Notional Amount ($000) |
Floating Interest Rate Received (Paid)1 (%) |
Value
and Unrealized Appreciation ($000) |
Value
and Unrealized (Depreciation) ($000) |
Visa Inc. Class A | 8/31/22 | BANA | 108,060 | 0.030 | 190 | — |
1 | Based on 1M USD Overnight Bank Funding Rate as of the most recent payment date. Floating interest payment received/paid monthly. |
1M—1-month. | |
BANA—Bank of America, N.A. |
($000s, except shares and per-share amounts) | Amount |
Assets | |
Investments in Securities, at Value | |
Unaffiliated Issuers (Cost $34,755,095) | 55,511,576 |
Affiliated Issuers (Cost $85,040) | 85,073 |
Total Investments in Securities | 55,596,649 |
Investment in Vanguard | 1,962 |
Cash | 1,504 |
Cash Collateral Pledged—Over-the-Counter Swap Contracts | 3,270 |
Receivables for Investment Securities Sold | 380,438 |
Receivables for Accrued Income | 45,928 |
Receivables for Capital Shares Issued | 6,303 |
Unrealized Appreciation—Over-the-Counter Swap Contracts | 190 |
Total Assets | 56,036,244 |
Liabilities | |
Payables for Investment Securities Purchased | 382,392 |
Collateral for Securities on Loan | 36,844 |
Payables for Capital Shares Redeemed | 9,624 |
Payables to Vanguard | 1,962 |
Total Liabilities | 430,822 |
Net Assets | 55,605,422 |
At February 28, 2022, net assets consisted of: | |
Paid-in Capital | 30,785,373 |
Total Distributable Earnings (Loss) | 24,820,049 |
Net Assets | 55,605,422 |
ETF Shares—Net Assets | |
Applicable
to 120,418,703 outstanding $.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited authorization) |
48,638,498 |
Net Asset Value Per Share—ETF Shares | $403.91 |
Admiral Shares—Net Assets | |
Applicable
to 33,685,865 outstanding $.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited authorization) |
6,966,924 |
Net Asset Value Per Share—Admiral Shares | $206.82 |
ETF Shares | ||||||
For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, | ||||
2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $426.48 | $328.54 | $213.66 | $202.82 | $151.19 | $117.82 |
Investment Operations | ||||||
Net Investment Income1 | 1.537 | 2.634 | 2.926 | 2.572 | 1.921 | 1.646 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (22.399) | 97.919 | 114.955 | 10.792 | 51.430 | 33.329 |
Total from Investment Operations | (20.862) | 100.553 | 117.881 | 13.364 | 53.351 | 34.975 |
Distributions | ||||||
Dividends from Net Investment Income | (1.708) | (2.613) | (3.001) | (2.524) | (1.721) | (1.605) |
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Distributions | (1.708) | (2.613) | (3.001) | (2.524) | (1.721) | (1.605) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $403.91 | $426.48 | $328.54 | $213.66 | $202.82 | $151.19 |
Total Return | -4.91% | 30.80% | 55.72% | 6.70% | 35.52% | 29.93% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) | $48,638 | $51,238 | $38,711 | $20,738 | $22,595 | $14,638 |
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets | 0.72% | 0.73% | 1.17% | 1.32% | 1.10% | 1.24% |
Portfolio Turnover Rate2 | 2% | 4% | 5% | 5% | 7% | 6% |
The expense ratio and net investment income ratio for the current period have been annualized. |
1 | Calculated based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind purchases or redemptions of the fund’s capital shares, including ETF Creation Units. |
Admiral Shares | ||||||
For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, | ||||
2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $218.38 | $168.23 | $109.40 | $103.86 | $77.42 | $60.33 |
Investment Operations | ||||||
Net Investment Income1 | .788 | 1.353 | 1.504 | 1.326 | 1.001 | .850 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (11.473) | 50.136 | 58.864 | 5.509 | 26.324 | 17.062 |
Total from Investment Operations | (10.685) | 51.489 | 60.368 | 6.835 | 27.325 | 17.912 |
Distributions | ||||||
Dividends from Net Investment Income | (.875) | (1.339) | (1.538) | (1.295) | (.885) | (.822) |
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Distributions | (.875) | (1.339) | (1.538) | (1.295) | (.885) | (.822) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $206.82 | $218.38 | $168.23 | $109.40 | $103.86 | $77.42 |
Total Return2 | -4.92% | 30.81% | 55.78% | 6.70% | 35.54% | 29.94% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) | $6,967 | $7,301 | $5,149 | $2,470 | $2,033 | $933 |
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets | 0.72% | 0.73% | 1.17% | 1.32% | 1.10% | 1.24% |
Portfolio Turnover Rate3 | 2% | 4% | 5% | 5% | 7% | 6% |
The expense ratio and net investment income ratio for the current period have been annualized. |
1 | Calculated based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Total returns do not include account service fees that may have applied in the periods shown. Fund prospectuses provide information about any applicable account service fees. |
3 | Excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind purchases or redemptions of the fund’s capital shares, including ETF Creation Units. |
A. | The following significant accounting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles for U.S. investment companies. The fund consistently follows such policies in preparing its financial statements. |
B. | In accordance with the terms of a Funds' Service Agreement (the “FSA”) between Vanguard and the fund, Vanguard furnishes to the fund investment advisory, corporate management, administrative, marketing, and distribution services at Vanguard’s cost of operations (as defined by the FSA). These costs of operations are allocated to the fund based on methods and guidelines approved by the board of trustees and are generally settled twice a month. |
C. | Various inputs may be used to determine the value of the fund’s investments and derivatives. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels for financial statement purposes. The inputs or methodologies used to value securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. |
Level
1 ($000) |
Level
2 ($000) |
Level
3 ($000) |
Total ($000) | |
Investments | ||||
Assets | ||||
Common Stocks | 55,511,576 | — | — | 55,511,576 |
Temporary Cash Investments | 85,073 | — | — | 85,073 |
Total | 55,596,649 | — | — | 55,596,649 |
Derivative Financial Instruments | ||||
Assets | ||||
Swap Contracts | — | 190 | — | 190 |
D. | As of February 28, 2022, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation for investments and derivatives based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows: |
Amount ($000) | |
Tax Cost | 34,860,346 |
Gross Unrealized Appreciation | 21,793,975 |
Gross Unrealized Depreciation | (1,057,672) |
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | 20,736,303 |
E. | During the six months ended February 28, 2022, the fund purchased $8,060,232,000 of investment securities and sold $7,756,062,000 of investment securities, other than temporary cash investments. Purchases and sales include $6,591,725,000 and $6,645,422,000, respectively, in connection with in-kind purchases and redemptions of the fund's capital shares. |
F. | Capital share transactions for each class of shares were: |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, 2021 | ||||
Amount ($000) |
Shares (000) |
Amount ($000) |
Shares (000) | ||
ETF Shares | |||||
Issued | 6,838,486 | 16,177 | 6,291,821 | 16,864 | |
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions | — | — | — | — | |
Redeemed | (6,654,457) | (15,900) | (5,224,714) | (14,550) | |
Net Increase (Decrease)—ETF Shares | 184,029 | 277 | 1,067,107 | 2,314 | |
Admiral Shares | |||||
Issued | 1,076,866 | 4,867 | 2,226,601 | 12,124 | |
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions | 27,065 | 123 | 38,227 | 218 | |
Redeemed | (1,028,873) | (4,738) | (1,715,775) | (9,519) | |
Net Increase (Decrease)—Admiral Shares | 75,058 | 252 | 549,053 | 2,823 |
G. | Market disruptions associated with current geopolitical events have had a global impact, and uncertainty exists as to their implications. Such disruptions can adversely affect assets and thus |
Chemicals | 60.3% |
Construction Materials | 4.6 |
Containers & Packaging | 13.5 |
Metals & Mining | 20.7 |
Paper & Forest Products | 0.9 |
Shares | Market Value• ($000) | ||
Temporary Cash Investments (0.3%) | |||
Money Market Fund (0.3%) | |||
2,3 | Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund, 0.138% (Cost $14,089) | 140,912 | 14,090 |
Total Investments (100.2%) (Cost $4,344,942) | 4,976,162 | ||
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net (-0.2%) | (7,966) | ||
Net Assets (100.0%) | 4,968,196 | ||
Cost is in $000. |
• | See Note A in Notes to Financial Statements. |
* | Non-income-producing security. |
1 | Includes partial security positions on loan to broker-dealers. The total value of securities on loan is $10,345,000. |
2 | Affiliated money market fund available only to Vanguard funds and certain trusts and accounts managed by Vanguard. Rate shown is the 7-day yield. |
3 | Collateral of $11,122,000 was received for securities on loan, of which $11,121,000 is held in Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund and $1,000 is held in cash. |
ADR—American Depositary Receipt. |
Over-the-Counter Total Return Swaps | ||||||
Reference Entity | Termination Date |
Counterparty | Notional Amount ($000) |
Floating Interest Rate Received (Paid)1 (%) |
Value
and Unrealized Appreciation ($000) |
Value
and Unrealized (Depreciation) ($000) |
US Steel Corp. | 8/31/22 | BANA | 5,769 | (0.070) | 10 | — |
1 | Based on 1M USD Overnight Bank Funding Rate as of the most recent payment date. Floating interest payment received/paid monthly. |
1M—1-month. | |
BANA—Bank of America, N.A. |
($000s, except shares and per-share amounts) | Amount |
Assets | |
Investments in Securities, at Value | |
Unaffiliated Issuers (Cost $4,330,853) | 4,962,072 |
Affiliated Issuers (Cost $14,089) | 14,090 |
Total Investments in Securities | 4,976,162 |
Investment in Vanguard | 167 |
Cash | 896 |
Receivables for Investment Securities Sold | 21,439 |
Receivables for Accrued Income | 7,792 |
Receivables for Capital Shares Issued | 1,056 |
Unrealized Appreciation—Over-the-Counter Swap Contracts | 10 |
Total Assets | 5,007,522 |
Liabilities | |
Payables for Investment Securities Purchased | 27,392 |
Collateral for Securities on Loan | 11,122 |
Payables for Capital Shares Redeemed | 636 |
Payables to Vanguard | 176 |
Total Liabilities | 39,326 |
Net Assets | 4,968,196 |
At February 28, 2022, net assets consisted of: | |
Paid-in Capital | 4,348,072 |
Total Distributable Earnings (Loss) | 620,124 |
Net Assets | 4,968,196 |
ETF Shares—Net Assets | |
Applicable
to 21,092,832 outstanding $.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited authorization) |
3,881,994 |
Net Asset Value Per Share—ETF Shares | $184.04 |
Admiral Shares—Net Assets | |
Applicable
to 11,583,390 outstanding $.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited authorization) |
1,086,202 |
Net Asset Value Per Share—Admiral Shares | $93.77 |
ETF Shares | ||||||
For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, | ||||
2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $187.02 | $134.84 | $122.80 | $134.33 | $124.29 | $108.16 |
Investment Operations | ||||||
Net Investment Income1 | 1.413 | 2.801 | 2.522 | 2.501 | 2.285 | 2.175 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (2.770) | 52.014 | 12.053 | (11.541) | 9.961 | 16.072 |
Total from Investment Operations | (1.357) | 54.815 | 14.575 | (9.040) | 12.246 | 18.247 |
Distributions | ||||||
Dividends from Net Investment Income | (1.623) | (2.635) | (2.535) | (2.490) | (2.206) | (2.117) |
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Distributions | (1.623) | (2.635) | (2.535) | (2.490) | (2.206) | (2.117) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $184.04 | $187.02 | $134.84 | $122.80 | $134.33 | $124.29 |
Total Return | -0.72% | 41.00% | 12.12% | -6.73% | 9.91% | 17.06% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) | $3,882 | $3,924 | $1,676 | $1,921 | $2,749 | $1,913 |
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets | 1.52% | 1.66% | 2.05% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.87% |
Portfolio Turnover Rate2 | 2% | 5% | 4% | 4% | 5% | 5% |
The expense ratio and net investment income ratio for the current period have been annualized. |
1 | Calculated based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind purchases or redemptions of the fund’s capital shares, including ETF Creation Units. |
Admiral Shares | ||||||
For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, | ||||
2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $95.29 | $68.70 | $62.57 | $68.45 | $63.33 | $55.11 |
Investment Operations | ||||||
Net Investment Income1 | .721 | 1.424 | 1.294 | 1.282 | 1.159 | 1.104 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (1.414) | 26.507 | 6.130 | (5.892) | 5.084 | 8.195 |
Total from Investment Operations | (.693) | 27.931 | 7.424 | (4.610) | 6.243 | 9.299 |
Distributions | ||||||
Dividends from Net Investment Income | (.827) | (1.341) | (1.294) | (1.270) | (1.123) | (1.079) |
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Distributions | (.827) | (1.341) | (1.294) | (1.270) | (1.123) | (1.079) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $93.77 | $95.29 | $68.70 | $62.57 | $68.45 | $63.33 |
Total Return2 | -0.72% | 41.04% | 12.14% | -6.74% | 9.91% | 17.06% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) | $1,086 | $1,078 | $583 | $482 | $452 | $372 |
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets | 1.52% | 1.67% | 2.08% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.87% |
Portfolio Turnover Rate3 | 2% | 5% | 4% | 4% | 5% | 5% |
The expense ratio and net investment income ratio for the current period have been annualized. |
1 | Calculated based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Total returns do not include account service fees that may have applied in the periods shown. Fund prospectuses provide information about any applicable account service fees. |
3 | Excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind purchases or redemptions of the fund’s capital shares, including ETF Creation Units. |
A. | The following significant accounting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles for U.S. investment companies. The fund consistently follows such policies in preparing its financial statements. |
B. | In accordance with the terms of a Funds' Service Agreement (the “FSA”) between Vanguard and the fund, Vanguard furnishes to the fund investment advisory, corporate management, administrative, marketing, and distribution services at Vanguard’s cost of operations (as defined by the FSA). These costs of operations are allocated to the fund based on methods and guidelines approved by the board of trustees and are generally settled twice a month. |
C. | Various inputs may be used to determine the value of the fund’s investments and derivatives. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels for financial statement purposes. The inputs or methodologies used to value securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. |
Level
1 ($000) |
Level
2 ($000) |
Level
3 ($000) |
Total ($000) | |
Investments | ||||
Assets | ||||
Common Stocks | 4,962,072 | — | — | 4,962,072 |
Temporary Cash Investments | 14,090 | — | — | 14,090 |
Total | 4,976,162 | — | — | 4,976,162 |
Derivative Financial Instruments | ||||
Assets | ||||
Swap Contracts | — | 10 | — | 10 |
D. | As of February 28, 2022, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation for investments and derivatives based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows: |
Amount ($000) | |
Tax Cost | 4,358,174 |
Gross Unrealized Appreciation | 790,610 |
Gross Unrealized Depreciation | (172,622) |
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | 617,988 |
E. | During the six months ended February 28, 2022, the fund purchased $401,283,000 of investment securities and sold $350,759,000 of investment securities, other than temporary cash investments. Purchases and sales include $256,270,000 and $272,534,000, respectively, in connection with in-kind purchases and redemptions of the fund's capital shares. |
F. | Capital share transactions for each class of shares were: |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, 2021 | ||||
Amount ($000) |
Shares (000) |
Amount ($000) |
Shares (000) | ||
ETF Shares | |||||
Issued | 304,181 | 1,609 | 1,856,866 | 11,008 | |
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions | — | — | — | — | |
Redeemed | (273,888) | (1,500) | (406,172) | (2,450) | |
Net Increase (Decrease)—ETF Shares | 30,293 | 109 | 1,450,694 | 8,558 | |
Admiral Shares | |||||
Issued | 157,500 | 1,652 | 454,856 | 5,232 | |
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions | 8,444 | 91 | 11,777 | 146 | |
Redeemed | (139,719) | (1,472) | (219,223) | (2,551) | |
Net Increase (Decrease)—Admiral Shares | 26,225 | 271 | 247,410 | 2,827 |
G. | Market disruptions associated with current geopolitical events have had a global impact, and uncertainty exists as to their implications. Such disruptions can adversely affect assets and thus performance of the fund; at this time, an aggregate effect on assets and performance cannot be reasonably estimated. Management is continuing to monitor these developments and evaluate impacts they may have on the fund. |
Electric Utilities | 59.6% |
Gas Utilities | 4.7 |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers | 3.5 |
Multi-Utilities | 27.7 |
Water Utilities | 4.5 |
Over-the-Counter Total Return Swaps | ||||||
Reference Entity | Termination Date |
Counterparty | Notional Amount ($000) |
Floating Interest Rate Received (Paid)1 (%) |
Value
and Unrealized Appreciation ($000) |
Value
and Unrealized (Depreciation) ($000) |
Ameren Corp. | 1/31/23 | GSI | 8,438 | (0.070) | 157 | — |
Sempra Energy | 8/31/22 | BANA | 11,538 | (0.070) | — | (1) |
157 | (1) |
1 | Based on 1M USD Overnight Bank Funding Rate as of the most recent payment date. Floating interest payment received/paid monthly. |
1M—1-month. | |
BANA—Bank of America, N.A. | |
GSI—Goldman Sachs International. |
($000s, except shares and per-share amounts) | Amount |
Assets | |
Investments in Securities, at Value | |
Unaffiliated Issuers (Cost $6,407,988) | 7,107,848 |
Affiliated Issuers (Cost $883) | 884 |
Total Investments in Securities | 7,108,732 |
Investment in Vanguard | 243 |
Receivables for Investment Securities Sold | 38,298 |
Receivables for Accrued Income | 30,807 |
Receivables for Capital Shares Issued | 2,673 |
Unrealized Appreciation—Over-the-Counter Swap Contracts | 157 |
Total Assets | 7,180,910 |
Liabilities | |
Due to Custodian | 2,668 |
Payables for Investment Securities Purchased | 47,302 |
Collateral for Securities on Loan | 881 |
Payables for Capital Shares Redeemed | 858 |
Payables to Vanguard | 250 |
Unrealized Depreciation—Over-the-Counter Swap Contracts | 1 |
Total Liabilities | 51,960 |
Net Assets | 7,128,950 |
At February 28, 2022, net assets consisted of: | |
Paid-in Capital | 6,465,970 |
Total Distributable Earnings (Loss) | 662,980 |
Net Assets | 7,128,950 |
ETF Shares—Net Assets | |
Applicable
to 37,076,674 outstanding $.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited authorization) |
5,498,675 |
Net Asset Value Per Share—ETF Shares | $148.31 |
Admiral Shares—Net Assets | |
Applicable
to 21,910,520 outstanding $.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (unlimited authorization) |
1,630,275 |
Net Asset Value Per Share—Admiral Shares | $74.41 |
ETF Shares | ||||||
For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, | ||||
2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $149.52 | $129.35 | $139.09 | $119.32 | $120.75 | $107.35 |
Investment Operations | ||||||
Net Investment Income1 | 2.188 | 4.310 | 4.306 | 4.087 | 3.757 | 3.697 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (1.147) | 20.048 | (9.802) | 19.562 | (1.434) | 13.374 |
Total from Investment Operations | 1.041 | 24.358 | (5.496) | 23.649 | 2.323 | 17.071 |
Distributions | ||||||
Dividends from Net Investment Income | (2.251) | (4.188) | (4.244) | (3.879) | (3.753) | (3.671) |
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Distributions | (2.251) | (4.188) | (4.244) | (3.879) | (3.753) | (3.671) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $148.31 | $149.52 | $129.35 | $139.09 | $119.32 | $120.75 |
Total Return | 0.72% | 19.19% | -4.08% | 20.17% | 2.05% | 16.27% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) | $5,499 | $5,126 | $4,014 | $4,107 | $2,809 | $2,689 |
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets | 2.97% | 3.09% | 3.18% | 3.22% | 3.25% | 3.33% |
Portfolio Turnover Rate2 | 1% | 6% | 5% | 4% | 4% | 4% |
The expense ratio and net investment income ratio for the current period have been annualized. |
1 | Calculated based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind purchases or redemptions of the fund’s capital shares, including ETF Creation Units. |
Admiral Shares | ||||||
For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, | ||||
2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | ||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $75.01 | $64.89 | $69.78 | $59.86 | $60.58 | $53.86 |
Investment Operations | ||||||
Net Investment Income1 | 1.092 | 2.166 | 2.163 | 2.038 | 1.883 | 1.863 |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (.563) | 10.055 | (4.924) | 9.828 | (.719) | 6.698 |
Total from Investment Operations | .529 | 12.221 | (2.761) | 11.866 | 1.164 | 8.561 |
Distributions | ||||||
Dividends from Net Investment Income | (1.129) | (2.101) | (2.129) | (1.946) | (1.884) | (1.841) |
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Distributions | (1.129) | (2.101) | (2.129) | (1.946) | (1.884) | (1.841) |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $74.41 | $75.01 | $64.89 | $69.78 | $59.86 | $60.58 |
Total Return2 | 0.74% | 19.22% | -4.05% | 20.19% | 2.04% | 16.24% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) | $1,630 | $1,582 | $1,281 | $1,266 | $868 | $845 |
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets | 2.96% | 3.10% | 3.18% | 3.22% | 3.25% | 3.33% |
Portfolio Turnover Rate3 | 1% | 6% | 5% | 4% | 4% | 4% |
The expense ratio and net investment income ratio for the current period have been annualized. |
1 | Calculated based on average shares outstanding. |
2 | Total returns do not include account service fees that may have applied in the periods shown. Fund prospectuses provide information about any applicable account service fees. |
3 | Excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind purchases or redemptions of the fund’s capital shares, including ETF Creation Units. |
A. | The following significant accounting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles for U.S. investment companies. The fund consistently follows such policies in preparing its financial statements. |
B. | In accordance with the terms of a Funds' Service Agreement (the “FSA”) between Vanguard and the fund, Vanguard furnishes to the fund investment advisory, corporate management, administrative, marketing, and distribution services at Vanguard’s cost of operations (as defined by the FSA). These costs of operations are allocated to the fund based on methods and guidelines approved by the board of trustees and are generally settled twice a month. |
C. | Various inputs may be used to determine the value of the fund’s investments and derivatives. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels for financial statement purposes. The inputs or methodologies used to value securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. |
Level
1 ($000) |
Level
2 ($000) |
Level
3 ($000) |
Total ($000) | |
Investments | ||||
Assets | ||||
Common Stocks | 7,107,848 | — | — | 7,107,848 |
Temporary Cash Investments | 884 | — | — | 884 |
Total | 7,108,732 | — | — | 7,108,732 |
Derivative Financial Instruments | ||||
Assets | ||||
Swap Contracts | — | 157 | — | 157 |
Liabilities | ||||
Swap Contracts | — | 1 | — | 1 |
D. | As of February 28, 2022, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation for investments and derivatives based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows: |
Amount ($000) | |
Tax Cost | 6,419,756 |
Gross Unrealized Appreciation | 804,889 |
Gross Unrealized Depreciation | (115,913) |
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | 688,976 |
E. | During the six months ended February 28, 2022, the fund purchased $939,644,000 of investment securities and sold $468,329,000 of investment securities, other than temporary cash investments. Purchases and sales include $736,847,000 and $420,160,000, respectively, in connection with in-kind purchases and redemptions of the fund's capital shares. |
F. | Capital share transactions for each class of shares were: |
Six Months Ended February 28, 2022 |
Year Ended August 31, 2021 | ||||
Amount ($000) |
Shares (000) |
Amount ($000) |
Shares (000) | ||
ETF Shares | |||||
Issued | 831,569 | 5,646 | 1,157,689 | 8,423 | |
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions | — | — | — | — | |
Redeemed | (420,481) | (2,850) | (718,917) | (5,175) | |
Net Increase (Decrease)—ETF Shares | 411,088 | 2,796 | 438,772 | 3,248 | |
Admiral Shares | |||||
Issued | 184,379 | 2,476 | 472,916 | 6,793 | |
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions | 18,109 | 249 | 33,142 | 489 | |
Redeemed | (140,985) | (1,900) | (413,171) | (5,940) | |
Net Increase (Decrease)—Admiral Shares | 61,503 | 825 | 92,887 | 1,342 |
G. | Market disruptions associated with current geopolitical events have had a global impact, and uncertainty exists as to their implications. Such disruptions can adversely affect assets and thus performance of the fund; at this time, an aggregate effect on assets and performance cannot be reasonably estimated. Management is continuing to monitor these developments and evaluate impacts they may have on the fund. |