VSEQX — Vanguard Strategic Equity Fund Investor Shares

Growth of $10,000 · 2011-08 – 2026-09 · dividends reinvested

About VSEQX

Vanguard Strategic Equity Fund Investor Shares is an actively managed mutual fund focused on delivering long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in small- and mid-capitalization domestic equities. Employing a quantitative investment strategy, the fund's managers select stocks they believe possess above-average growth potential, blending both growth and value styles for diversification. Its portfolio is broad, typically holding several hundred individual securities across major economic sectors, with significant allocations to technology, financial services, industrials, and consumer cyclical industries. This approach aims to capitalize on the return potential inherent in the U.S. mid- and small-cap market segment while managing risk through broad diversification. With a low expense ratio relative to peers, the fund appeals to investors seeking exposure to a wide spectrum of dynamic, under-researched companies with growth prospects. The Vanguard Strategic Equity Fund plays a significant role in providing access to U.S. small- and mid-cap equities within a single, actively managed vehicle, making it a core holding option for diversified equity portfolios.