Is Vanguard Energy Investor (VGENX) a Strong Mutual Fund Pick Right Now?
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 15 2024
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Should l Buy ?
Source: NASDAQ.COM
Vanguard Energy Investor (VGENX): VGENX is a Sector - Energy mutual fund with a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 2 (Buy), offering lower fees and less volatility compared to its peers, but has shown weak performance in recent years.
Investment Considerations: The fund requires a minimum initial investment of $3,000 and has an expense ratio of 0.44%, making it a cost-effective option for investors despite its negative alpha indicating difficulty in outperforming the benchmark.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
