Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Shares (VGSNX)
Data as of October 19, 2026 · Asset Management
Stockbruh grade: Challenging 0/5 metrics rated Sunny
What does Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Shares do?
This fund offers investors exposure to the real estate sector by investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). These entities acquire and operate various income-producing properties, such as office buildings, hotels, and retail spaces. Given that REITs often exhibit performance trends that diverge from traditional stocks and bonds, this fund may enhance diversification within a portfolio already composed of equity and fixed-income assets. While it can potentially generate a higher dividend income stream than other funds, it does carry inherent risks.
Key Numbers
| Metric | Rating | What it means |
|---|
| Returns (5Y) | ⛅ Moderate | 5-year price performance |
| Profitability | ⛅ Moderate | Net margin & return on equity |
| Growth | ⛅ Moderate | Revenue & earnings trend |
| Earnings | ⛅ Moderate | EPS vs analyst expectations |
| Cash & Debt | ⛅ Moderate | Balance sheet strength |
| Price | $20.13 | Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NASDAQ | | |
Plain-English Analysis
What's it worth?
Performance has been moderate. Sign up free to see Stockbruh's full valuation analysis including price ratios and plain-English commentary.
How the business works
This fund offers investors exposure to the real estate sector by investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). These entities acquire and operate various income-producing properties, such as office buildings, hotels, and retail spaces. Sign up free for competitor and revenue breakdown ↗
Are they building the future?
Growth is mixed — some positive signals, but not consistent. Sign up free for Stockbruh's full growth breakdown.
What's ahead?
Earnings are mixed. Sign up free for the full earnings picture including EPS history and analyst forecasts.