Vanguard Specialized Funds

09/27/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/27/2024 13:46

Semi Annual Report by Investment Company Form N CSRS

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT

OF

REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number: 811-03916

Name of Registrant: Vanguard Specialized Funds
Address of Registrant: P.O. Box 2600
Valley Forge, PA 19482
Name and address of agent for service: John E. Schadl, Esquire
P.O. Box 876
Valley Forge, PA 19482

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (610) 669-1000

Date of fiscal year end: January 31

Date of reporting period: February 1, 2024-July 31, 2024

Item 1: Reports to Shareholders.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund
Investor Shares - VGSIX

Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund
ETF Shares - VNQ

Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund
Admiral Shares - VGSLX

Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund
Institutional Shares - VGSNX

Vanguard Global Capital Cycles Fund
Investor Shares - VGPMX

Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund
Investor Shares - VEIGX

Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund
Admiral Shares - VESGX

Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund
Investor Shares (VGSIX)
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | July 31, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of February 1, 2024, to July 31, 2024.You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Investor Shares $14 0.27%1
1
Annualized.
This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.
Fund Statistics
(as of July 31, 2024)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)
$66,670
Number of Portfolio Holdings 161
Portfolio Turnover Rate 3%
Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets
(as of July 31, 2024)
Data Center REITs 7.2%
Health Care REITs 9.1%
Industrial REITs 10.4%
Multi-Family Residential REITs 7.3%
Other Specialized REITs 5.7%
Real Estate Services 6.0%
Retail REITs 11.4%
Self-Storage REITs 5.7%
Single-Family Residential REITs 3.8%
Telecom Tower REITs 10.5%
Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund1 13.4%
Other Assets and Liabilities-Net 9.5%
1
Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund ("the Subsidiary") is the wholly owned subsidiary in which the Fund has invested a portion of its assets.

Where can I find additional information about the Fund?
Additional information about the Fund and the Subsidiary, including their prospectuses, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information is available at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature.
Connect with Vanguard® • vanguard.com
Fund Information • 800-662-7447
Direct Investor Account Services • 800-662-2739
Text Telephone for People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing • 800-749-7273
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All rights reserved.
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SR123
Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund
ETF Shares (VNQ) NYSE Arca
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | July 31, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of February 1, 2024, to July 31, 2024.You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
ETF Shares $7 0.13%1
1
Annualized.
This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.
Fund Statistics
(as of July 31, 2024)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)
$66,670
Number of Portfolio Holdings 161
Portfolio Turnover Rate 3%
Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets
(as of July 31, 2024)
Data Center REITs 7.2%
Health Care REITs 9.1%
Industrial REITs 10.4%
Multi-Family Residential REITs 7.3%
Other Specialized REITs 5.7%
Real Estate Services 6.0%
Retail REITs 11.4%
Self-Storage REITs 5.7%
Single-Family Residential REITs 3.8%
Telecom Tower REITs 10.5%
Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund1 13.4%
Other Assets and Liabilities-Net 9.5%
1
Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund ("the Subsidiary") is the wholly owned subsidiary in which the Fund has invested a portion of its assets.

Where can I find additional information about the Fund?
Additional information about the Fund and the Subsidiary, including their prospectuses, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information is available at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature.
Connect with Vanguard® • vanguard.com
Fund Information • 800-662-7447
Direct Investor Account Services • 800-662-2739
Text Telephone for People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing • 800-749-7273
© 2024 The Vanguard Group, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor.
SR986
Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund
Admiral Shares (VGSLX)
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | July 31, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of February 1, 2024, to July 31, 2024.You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Admiral Shares $7 0.13%1
1
Annualized.
This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.
Fund Statistics
(as of July 31, 2024)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)
$66,670
Number of Portfolio Holdings 161
Portfolio Turnover Rate 3%
Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets
(as of July 31, 2024)
Data Center REITs 7.2%
Health Care REITs 9.1%
Industrial REITs 10.4%
Multi-Family Residential REITs 7.3%
Other Specialized REITs 5.7%
Real Estate Services 6.0%
Retail REITs 11.4%
Self-Storage REITs 5.7%
Single-Family Residential REITs 3.8%
Telecom Tower REITs 10.5%
Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund1 13.4%
Other Assets and Liabilities-Net 9.5%
1
Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund ("the Subsidiary") is the wholly owned subsidiary in which the Fund has invested a portion of its assets.

Where can I find additional information about the Fund?
Additional information about the Fund and the Subsidiary, including their prospectuses, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information is available at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature.
Connect with Vanguard® • vanguard.com
Fund Information • 800-662-7447
Direct Investor Account Services • 800-662-2739
Text Telephone for People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing • 800-749-7273
© 2024 The Vanguard Group, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor.
SR5123
Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund
Institutional Shares (VGSNX)
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | July 31, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of February 1, 2024, to July 31, 2024.You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Shares $6 0.11%1
1
Annualized.
This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.
Fund Statistics
(as of July 31, 2024)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)
$66,670
Number of Portfolio Holdings 161
Portfolio Turnover Rate 3%
Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets
(as of July 31, 2024)
Data Center REITs 7.2%
Health Care REITs 9.1%
Industrial REITs 10.4%
Multi-Family Residential REITs 7.3%
Other Specialized REITs 5.7%
Real Estate Services 6.0%
Retail REITs 11.4%
Self-Storage REITs 5.7%
Single-Family Residential REITs 3.8%
Telecom Tower REITs 10.5%
Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund1 13.4%
Other Assets and Liabilities-Net 9.5%
1
Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund ("the Subsidiary") is the wholly owned subsidiary in which the Fund has invested a portion of its assets.

Where can I find additional information about the Fund?
Additional information about the Fund and the Subsidiary, including their prospectuses, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information is available at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature.
Connect with Vanguard® • vanguard.com
Fund Information • 800-662-7447
Institutional Investor Services • 800-523-1036
Text Telephone for People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing • 800-749-7273
© 2024 The Vanguard Group, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor.
SR3123
Vanguard Global Capital Cycles Fund
Investor Shares (VGPMX)
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | July 31, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Global Capital Cycles Fund (the "Fund") for the period of February 1, 2024, to July 31, 2024.You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Investor Shares $24 0.44%1
1
Annualized.
This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments and other assets and liabilities.
Fund Statistics
(as of July 31, 2024)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)
$1,485
Number of Portfolio Holdings 54
Portfolio Turnover Rate 13%
Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets
(as of July 31, 2024)
Africa 0.3%
Asia 17.3%
Australia 2.5%
Europe 36.6%
North America 37.4%
South America 2.7%
Other Assets and Liabilities-Net 3.2%

Where can I find additional information about the Fund?
Additional information about the Fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information is available at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature.
Connect with Vanguard® • vanguard.com
Fund Information • 800-662-7447
Direct Investor Account Services • 800-662-2739
Text Telephone for People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing • 800-749-7273
© 2024 The Vanguard Group, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor.
SR53
Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund
Investor Shares (VEIGX)
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | July 31, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund (the "Fund") for the period of February 1, 2024, to July 31, 2024.You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Investor Shares $30 0.58%1
1
Annualized.
This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments and other assets and liabilities.
Fund Statistics
(as of July 31, 2024)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)
$1,293
Number of Portfolio Holdings 39
Portfolio Turnover Rate 14%
Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets
(as of July 31, 2024)
Asia 13.3%
Europe 32.1%
North America 52.7%
Other Assets and Liabilities-Net 1.9%

Where can I find additional information about the Fund?
Additional information about the Fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information is available at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature.
Connect with Vanguard® • vanguard.com
Fund Information • 800-662-7447
Direct Investor Account Services • 800-662-2739
Text Telephone for People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing • 800-749-7273
© 2024 The Vanguard Group, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor.
SR2247
Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund
Admiral Shares (VESGX)
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | July 31, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund (the "Fund") for the period of February 1, 2024, to July 31, 2024.You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Admiral Shares $25 0.48%1
1
Annualized.
This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments and other assets and liabilities.
Fund Statistics
(as of July 31, 2024)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)
$1,293
Number of Portfolio Holdings 39
Portfolio Turnover Rate 14%
Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets
(as of July 31, 2024)
Asia 13.3%
Europe 32.1%
North America 52.7%
Other Assets and Liabilities-Net 1.9%

Where can I find additional information about the Fund?
Additional information about the Fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information is available at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature.
Connect with Vanguard® • vanguard.com
Fund Information • 800-662-7447
Direct Investor Account Services • 800-662-2739
Text Telephone for People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing • 800-749-7273
© 2024 The Vanguard Group, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor.
SR547

Item 2: Code of Ethics.

Not applicable.

Item 3: Audit Committee Financial Expert.

Not applicable.

Item 4: Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Not applicable.

Item 5: Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable.

Item 6: Investments.

Not applicable. The complete schedule of investments is included in the financial statements filed under Item 7 of this Form.

Item 7: Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

Financial Statements
For the six-months ended July 31, 2024
Vanguard Real Estate Index Funds
Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund
Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund
Contents
Real Estate Index Fund
1
Real Estate II Index Fund
16
Real Estate Index Fund
Financial Statements (unaudited)
Schedule of Investments
As of July 31, 2024
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The fund's Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Shares Market
Value
($000)
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) (93.0%)
Data Center REITs (7.2%)
Equinix Inc. 3,704,058 2,927,095
Digital Realty Trust Inc. 12,517,842 1,871,292
4,798,387
Diversified REITs (1.7%)
WP Carey Inc. 8,763,660 506,627
Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc. 6,787,350 200,838
Broadstone Net Lease Inc. 7,522,804 130,972
Global Net Lease Inc. 7,850,266 68,297
Empire State Realty Trust Inc. Class A 5,555,141 59,829
Alexander & Baldwin Inc. 2,912,424 57,404
American Assets Trust Inc. 1,954,928 51,845
Armada Hoffler Properties Inc. 2,677,452 31,808
Gladstone Commercial Corp. 1,605,487 24,163
One Liberty Properties Inc. 683,731 18,044
NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust 1,351,587 8,555
1,158,382
Health Care REITs (9.1%)
Welltower Inc. 22,303,324 2,481,245
Ventas Inc. 16,129,371 878,083
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc. 6,310,375 740,144
Healthpeak Properties Inc. 28,437,400 620,504
Omega Healthcare Investors Inc. 9,831,086 357,851
Healthcare Realty Trust Inc. Class A 15,277,898 270,266
Sabra Health Care REIT Inc. 9,270,252 150,456
CareTrust REIT Inc. 5,410,654 145,871
National Health Investors Inc. 1,738,475 130,142
1 Medical Properties Trust Inc. 24,007,858 115,478
LTC Properties Inc. 1,739,334 62,112
Community Healthcare Trust Inc. 1,109,373 24,140
Global Medical REIT Inc. 2,492,969 23,808
Diversified Healthcare Trust 6,751,527 22,550
Universal Health Realty Income Trust 525,707 22,474
6,045,124
Hotel & Resort REITs (2.1%)
Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. 28,199,166 493,767
Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc. 2,273,442 228,504
Apple Hospitality REIT Inc. 9,227,206 136,470
Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. 8,437,596 127,070
Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc. 7,760,962 80,404
DiamondRock Hospitality Co. 8,406,153 69,183
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust 4,822,961 66,026
RLJ Lodging Trust 6,242,405 58,928
Xenia Hotels & Resorts Inc. 4,083,901 56,685
Service Properties Trust 6,648,666 37,698
Summit Hotel Properties Inc. 4,310,625 27,329
Chatham Lodging Trust 1,958,231 17,213
1,399,277
Industrial REITs (10.4%)
Prologis Inc. 37,078,334 4,673,724
Rexford Industrial Realty Inc. 8,729,473 437,434
EastGroup Properties Inc. 1,921,896 359,375
Americold Realty Trust Inc. 10,812,340 323,181
STAG Industrial Inc. 7,288,241 297,433
First Industrial Realty Trust Inc. 5,304,060 290,238
Terreno Realty Corp. 3,850,594 263,419
Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. 1,130,408 138,825
LXP Industrial Trust 11,793,858 121,477
Plymouth Industrial REIT Inc. 1,638,242 39,187
1
Real Estate Index Fund
Shares Market
Value
($000)
*,1 Lineage Inc. 75,797 6,661
6,950,954
Multi-Family Residential REITs (7.3%)
AvalonBay Communities Inc. 5,694,087 1,166,832
Equity Residential 13,668,216 951,718
Essex Property Trust Inc. 2,573,099 716,248
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. 4,677,610 653,790
UDR Inc. 12,534,718 502,266
Camden Property Trust 4,286,978 474,783
Independence Realty Trust Inc. 9,020,500 168,232
Elme Communities 3,521,041 57,956
Veris Residential Inc. 2,954,718 46,419
* Apartment Investment & Management Co. Class A 5,221,819 46,265
Centerspace 597,272 41,708
NexPoint Residential Trust Inc. 930,589 40,657
4,866,874
Office REITs (2.8%)
BXP Inc. 5,978,667 426,339
Vornado Realty Trust 6,488,567 194,592
1 SL Green Realty Corp. 2,596,844 173,054
Cousins Properties Inc. 6,099,820 167,806
Kilroy Realty Corp. 4,470,565 165,277
Highwoods Properties Inc. 4,236,334 131,199
COPT Defense Properties 4,510,509 130,669
Douglas Emmett Inc. 6,714,572 108,038
* Equity Commonwealth 4,290,133 87,390
JBG SMITH Properties 3,488,913 57,044
Easterly Government Properties Inc. Class A 3,895,146 54,259
Piedmont Office Realty Trust Inc. Class A 4,971,551 43,004
Paramount Group Inc. 6,973,050 36,539
Brandywine Realty Trust 6,909,576 34,824
Hudson Pacific Properties Inc. 5,090,564 30,493
1 Peakstone Realty Trust 1,458,861 19,811
NET Lease Office Properties 593,098 17,502
City Office REIT Inc. 1,610,577 9,744
Orion Office REIT Inc. 2,124,184 8,603
1 Office Properties Income Trust 1,955,566 4,869
*,2 New York REIT Liquidating LLC 1,208 9
1,901,065
Other (13.4%)3
4,5 Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund 413,268,092 8,967,918
Other Specialized REITs (5.7%)
Iron Mountain Inc. 11,749,290 1,205,007
VICI Properties Inc. Class A 38,400,362 1,200,395
Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc. 10,881,125 546,233
Lamar Advertising Co. Class A 3,512,626 421,023
EPR Properties 3,033,210 136,494
Four Corners Property Trust Inc. 3,686,926 100,063
Outfront Media Inc. 5,317,737 86,254
Safehold Inc. 1,849,672 42,801
Uniti Group Inc. 9,572,178 36,757
Gladstone Land Corp. 1,363,606 20,250
1 Farmland Partners Inc. 1,837,432 19,514
3,814,791
Retail REITs (11.4%)
Simon Property Group Inc. 13,063,064 2,004,396
Realty Income Corp. 34,520,536 1,982,514
Kimco Realty Corp. 27,017,368 587,087
Regency Centers Corp. 7,035,114 473,745
Federal Realty Investment Trust 2,993,101 334,180
NNN REIT Inc. 7,312,621 328,263
Brixmor Property Group Inc. 12,076,505 307,589
Agree Realty Corp. 4,033,269 278,175
Kite Realty Group Trust 8,798,886 216,980
Phillips Edison & Co. Inc. 4,897,130 171,889
Macerich Co. 8,644,845 138,404
Tanger Inc. 4,364,540 126,135
2
Real Estate Index Fund
Shares Market
Value
($000)
SITE Centers Corp. 7,549,961 116,647
Urban Edge Properties 4,718,011 95,776
Acadia Realty Trust 4,126,060 89,288
InvenTrust Properties Corp. 2,718,169 76,571
Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. 5,091,745 76,122
Getty Realty Corp. 2,054,313 60,849
NETSTREIT Corp. 2,931,835 48,287
Whitestone REIT 1,803,375 24,887
Alexander's Inc. 92,035 22,300
Saul Centers Inc. 528,344 20,896
CBL & Associates Properties Inc. 516,180 13,302
*,2 Spirit MTA REIT 2,071,263 186
7,594,468
Self-Storage REITs (5.7%)
Public Storage 6,338,395 1,875,658
Extra Space Storage Inc. 8,480,999 1,353,737
CubeSmart 9,015,448 428,955
National Storage Affiliates Trust 2,974,510 126,625
3,784,975
Single-Family Residential REITs (3.8%)
Invitation Homes Inc. 24,525,741 865,023
Sun Communities Inc. 4,986,085 631,887
Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc. 7,100,440 487,658
American Homes 4 Rent Class A 13,183,286 475,785
UMH Properties Inc. 2,643,773 46,953
2,507,306
Telecom Tower REITs (10.5%)
American Tower Corp. 18,717,014 4,125,231
Crown Castle Inc. 17,417,452 1,917,313
SBA Communications Corp. 4,332,628 951,185
6,993,729
Timber REITs (1.9%)
Weyerhaeuser Co. 29,237,289 928,576
Rayonier Inc. 5,657,110 171,580
PotlatchDeltic Corp. 3,186,084 141,335
1,241,491
Total Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) (Cost $58,185,657) 62,024,741
Real Estate Management & Development (6.6%)
Diversified Real Estate Activities (0.2%)
St. Joe Co. 1,404,311 86,618
RMR Group Inc. Class A 628,198 16,295
* Tejon Ranch Co. 805,978 15,314
118,227
Real Estate Development (0.2%)
* Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. 1,308,444 97,047
* Forestar Group Inc. 801,560 25,353
122,400
Real Estate Operating Companies (0.2%)
DigitalBridge Group Inc. 6,543,679 92,462
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings Inc. 4,459,918 46,428
*,1 Seritage Growth Properties Class A 1,353,742 6,904
145,794
Real Estate Services (6.0%)
* CBRE Group Inc. Class A 12,253,677 1,381,112
* CoStar Group Inc. 16,371,176 1,277,279
* Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. 1,901,493 477,085
* Zillow Group Inc. Class C 6,276,285 305,655
* Cushman & Wakefield plc 9,133,836 119,744
* Zillow Group Inc. Class A 2,239,683 106,161
Newmark Group Inc. Class A 5,762,406 74,796
* Compass Inc. Class A 15,227,103 66,847
* Opendoor Technologies Inc. 23,142,933 53,692
1 eXp World Holdings Inc. 3,101,722 44,541
Marcus & Millichap Inc. 1,000,865 39,644
* Redfin Corp. 4,433,052 36,085
3
Real Estate Index Fund
Shares Market
Value
($000)
* Anywhere Real Estate Inc. 4,011,839 18,936
4,001,577
Total Real Estate Management & Development (Cost $4,780,514) 4,387,998
Temporary Cash Investments (0.7%)
Money Market Fund (0.7%)
6,7 Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund, 5.390% (Cost $489,227) 4,893,087 489,260
Total Investments (100.3%) (Cost $63,455,398) 66,901,999
Other Assets and Liabilities-Net (-0.3%) (231,587)
Net Assets (100%) 66,670,412
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 $231,480,000.
2 Security value determined using significant unobservable inputs.
3 "Other" represents securities that are not classified by the fund's benchmark index.
4 Considered an affiliated company of the fund as the issuer is another member of The Vanguard Group.
5 Represents a wholly owned subsidiary of the fund. See accompanying financial statements for Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund's Schedule of Investments.
6 Affiliated money market fund available only to Vanguard funds and certain trusts and accounts managed by Vanguard. Rate shown is the 7-day yield.
7 Collateral of $261,849,000 was received for securities on loan.
REIT-Real Estate Investment Trust.
Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End
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)
Equinix Inc. 8/29/25 BANA 75,660 (5.431) 3,022 -
Redfin Corp. 1/31/25 GSI 2,895 (5.331) - (52)
VICI Properties Inc. Class A 8/30/24 BANA 97,376 (5.981) 9,833 -
Welltower Inc. 8/30/24 BANA 52,125 (5.481) 3,262 -
16,117 (52)
1 Based on USD Overnight Bank Funding Rate as of the most recent reset date. Floating interest payment received/paid monthly.
BANA-Bank of America, N.A.
GSI-Goldman Sachs International.
At July 31, 2024, the counterparties had deposited in segregated accounts securities with a value of $15,607,000 in connection with open over-the-counter swap contracts.
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
As of July 31, 2024
($000s, except shares, footnotes, and per-share amounts) Amount
Assets
Investments in Securities, at Value1
Unaffiliated Issuers (Cost $55,169,799) 57,444,821
Affiliated Issuers (Cost $489,227) 489,260
Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund (Cost $7,796,372) 8,967,918
Total Investments in Securities 66,901,999
Investment in Vanguard 1,546
Cash 4,669
Receivables for Accrued Income 15,967
Receivables for Capital Shares Issued 22,200
Unrealized Appreciation-Over-the-Counter Swap Contracts 16,117
Total Assets 66,962,498
Liabilities
Payables for Investment Securities Purchased 9,920
Collateral for Securities on Loan 261,849
Payables for Capital Shares Redeemed 17,047
Payables to Vanguard 3,218
Unrealized Depreciation-Over-the-Counter Swap Contracts 52
Total Liabilities 292,086
Net Assets 66,670,412
1 Includes $231,480,000 of securities on loan.

At July 31, 2024, net assets consisted of:

Paid-in Capital 67,145,781
Total Distributable Earnings (Loss) (475,369)
Net Assets 66,670,412
Investor Shares-Net Assets
Applicable to 2,781,051 outstanding $.001 par value shares of
beneficial interest (unlimited authorization)
83,501
Net Asset Value Per Share-Investor Shares $30.02
ETF Shares-Net Assets
Applicable to 383,616,431 outstanding $.001 par value shares of
beneficial interest (unlimited authorization)
34,656,728
Net Asset Value Per Share-ETF Shares $90.34
Admiral Shares-Net Assets
Applicable to 163,767,917 outstanding $.001 par value shares of
beneficial interest (unlimited authorization)
20,968,578
Net Asset Value Per Share-Admiral Shares $128.04
Institutional Shares-Net Assets
Applicable to 553,144,054 outstanding $.001 par value shares of
beneficial interest (unlimited authorization)
10,961,605
Net Asset Value Per Share-Institutional Shares $19.82
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended
July 31, 2024
($000)
Investment Income
Income
Dividends-Unaffiliated Issuers 814,449
Dividends-Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund 172,480
Interest-Affiliated Issuers 3,709
Securities Lending-Net 1,818
Total Income 992,456
Expenses
The Vanguard Group-Note B
Investment Advisory Services 561
Management and Administrative-Investor Shares 99
Management and Administrative-ETF Shares 16,972
Management and Administrative-Admiral Shares 10,449
Management and Administrative-Institutional Shares 4,395
Marketing and Distribution-Investor Shares 2
Marketing and Distribution-ETF Shares 682
Marketing and Distribution-Admiral Shares 441
Marketing and Distribution-Institutional Shares 181
Custodian Fees 38
Shareholders' Reports-Investor Shares -
Shareholders' Reports-ETF Shares 643
Shareholders' Reports-Admiral Shares 201
Shareholders' Reports-Institutional Shares 101
Trustees' Fees and Expenses 17
Other Expenses 8
Total Expenses 34,790
Net Investment Income 957,666
Realized Net Gain (Loss)
Capital Gain Distributions Received-Unaffiliated Issuers 132,292
Capital Gain Distributions Received-Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund -
Investment Securities Sold-Unaffiliated Issuers1 358,108
Investment Securities Sold-Affiliated Issuers 15
Investment Securities Sold-Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund -
Swap Contracts (1,997)
Realized Net Gain (Loss) 488,418
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Investment Securities-Unaffiliated Issuers 3,902,007
Investment Securities-Affiliated Issuers (36)
Investment Securities-Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund 636,035
Swap Contracts 21,763
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) 4,559,769
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations 6,005,853
1 Includes $722,736,000 of net gain (loss) resulting from in-kind redemptions.
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Six Months Ended
July 31,
2024
Year Ended
January 31,
2024
($000) ($000)
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
Operations
Net Investment Income 957,666 1,899,119
Realized Net Gain (Loss) 488,418 277,070
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) 4,559,769 (5,161,675)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations 6,005,853 (2,985,486)
Distributions
Net Investment Income and/or Realized Capital Gains
Investor Shares (1,602) (2,871)
ETF Shares (682,482) (1,004,365)
Admiral Shares (410,595) (620,267)
Institutional Shares (212,767) (301,203)
Return of Capital
Investor Shares - (994)
ETF Shares - (347,576)
Admiral Shares - (214,652)
Institutional Shares - (104,235)
Total Distributions (1,307,446) (2,596,163)
Capital Share Transactions
Investor Shares (8,852) (30,815)
ETF Shares (124,168) (1,415,940)
Admiral Shares (400,524) (516,200)
Institutional Shares 296,594 80,493
Net Increase (Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions (236,950) (1,882,462)
Total Increase (Decrease) 4,461,457 (7,464,111)
Net Assets
Beginning of Period 62,208,955 69,673,066
End of Period 66,670,412 62,208,955
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights
Investor Shares
For a Share Outstanding
Throughout Each Period
Six Months
Ended
July 31,
2024
Year Ended January 31,
2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $27.89 $30.26 $35.37 $28.23 $31.21 $27.69
Investment Operations
Net Investment Income1 .404 .787 .684 .602 .586 .719
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments 2.291 (2.036) (4.766) 7.475 (2.498) 3.801
Total from Investment Operations 2.695 (1.249) (4.082) 8.077 (1.912) 4.520
Distributions
Dividends from Net Investment Income (.565) (.833) (.686) (.620) (.624) (.752)
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains - - - - - -
Return of Capital - (.288) (.342) (.317) (.444) (.248)
Total Distributions (.565) (1.121) (1.028) (.937) (1.068) (1.000)
Net Asset Value, End of Period $30.02 $27.89 $30.26 $35.37 $28.23 $31.21
Total Return2 9.82% -3.91% -11.39% 28.73% -5.88% 16.59%
Ratios/Supplemental Data
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) $84 $86 $127 $196 $188 $243
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets 0.26% 0.26% 0.26%3 0.26% 0.26% 0.26%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses4 0.01% 0.01% - - - -
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets 2.90% 2.87% 2.18% 1.77% 2.18% 2.48%
Portfolio Turnover Rate5 3% 9% 7% 7% 8% 6%
The expense ratio, acquired fund fees and expenses, 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 The ratio of expenses to average net assets for the period net of reduction from custody fee offset arrangements was 0.25%.
4 For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023, and for each prior period, the acquired fund fees and expenses were less than 0.01%.
5 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.
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights
ETF Shares
For a Share Outstanding
Throughout Each Period
Six Months
Ended
July 31,
2024
Year Ended January 31,
2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $83.94 $91.06 $106.44 $84.96 $93.93 $83.36
Investment Operations
Net Investment Income1 1.290 2.527 2.240 1.960 1.889 2.335
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments 6.875 (6.154) (14.394) 22.486 (7.525) 11.379
Total from Investment Operations 8.165 (3.627) (12.154) 24.446 (5.636) 13.714
Distributions
Dividends from Net Investment Income (1.765) (2.595) (2.152) (1.943) (1.947) (2.364)
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains - - - - - -
Return of Capital - (.898) (1.074) (1.023) (1.387) (.780)
Total Distributions (1.765) (3.493) (3.226) (2.966) (3.334) (3.144)
Net Asset Value, End of Period $90.34 $83.94 $91.06 $106.44 $84.96 $93.93
Total Return 9.89% -3.81% -11.25% 28.88% -5.80% 16.70%
Ratios/Supplemental Data
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) $34,657 $32,359 $36,825 $46,673 $32,064 $37,682
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets 0.12% 0.12% 0.12%2 0.12% 0.12% 0.12%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses3 0.01% 0.01% - - - -
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets 3.08% 3.07% 2.38% 1.90% 2.33% 2.60%
Portfolio Turnover Rate4 3% 9% 7% 7% 8% 6%
The expense ratio, acquired fund fees and expenses, and net investment income ratio for the current period have been annualized.
1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding.
2 The ratio of expenses to average net assets for the period net of reduction from custody fee offset arrangements was 0.12%.
3 For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023, and for each prior period, the acquired fund fees and expenses were less than 0.01%.
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.
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights
Admiral Shares
For a Share Outstanding
Throughout Each Period
Six Months
Ended
July 31,
2024
Year Ended January 31,
2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $118.96 $129.05 $150.85 $120.40 $133.12 $118.14
Investment Operations
Net Investment Income1 1.823 3.613 3.201 2.761 2.677 3.315
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments 9.758 (8.752) (20.428) 31.890 (10.672) 16.121
Total from Investment Operations 11.581 (5.139) (17.227) 34.651 (7.995) 19.436
Distributions
Dividends from Net Investment Income (2.501) (3.678) (3.050) (2.770) (2.759) (3.350)
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains - - - - - -
Return of Capital - (1.273) (1.523) (1.431) (1.966) (1.106)
Total Distributions (2.501) (4.951) (4.573) (4.201) (4.725) (4.456)
Net Asset Value, End of Period $128.04 $118.96 $129.05 $150.85 $120.40 $133.12
Total Return2 9.90% -3.75% -11.26% 28.91% -5.74% 16.73%
Ratios/Supplemental Data
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) $20,969 $19,879 $22,110 $25,764 $19,702 $23,274
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets 0.12% 0.12% 0.12%3 0.12% 0.12% 0.12%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses4 0.01% 0.01% - - - -
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets 3.07% 3.10% 2.41% 1.90% 2.33% 2.60%
Portfolio Turnover Rate5 3% 9% 7% 7% 8% 6%
The expense ratio, acquired fund fees and expenses, 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 The ratio of expenses to average net assets for the period net of reduction from custody fee offset arrangements was 0.12%.
4 For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023, and for each prior period, the acquired fund fees and expenses were less than 0.01%.
5 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.
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights
Institutional Shares
For a Share Outstanding
Throughout Each Period
Six Months
Ended
July 31,
2024
Year Ended January 31,
2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $18.41 $19.97 $23.35 $18.64 $20.60 $18.28
Investment Operations
Net Investment Income1 .285 .565 .500 .432 .421 .518
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments 1.514 (1.355) (3.168) 4.933 (1.646) 2.496
Total from Investment Operations 1.799 (.790) (2.668) 5.365 (1.225) 3.014
Distributions
Dividends from Net Investment Income (.389) (.572) (.475) (.432) (.429) (.522)
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains - - - - - -
Return of Capital - (.198) (.237) (.223) (.306) (.172)
Total Distributions (.389) (.770) (.712) (.655) (.735) (.694)
Net Asset Value, End of Period $19.82 $18.41 $19.97 $23.35 $18.64 $20.60
Total Return 9.94% -3.73% -11.27% 28.91% -5.68% 16.77%
Ratios/Supplemental Data
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) $10,962 $9,885 $10,610 $12,089 $9,478 $10,027
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets 0.10% 0.10% 0.10%2 0.10% 0.10% 0.10%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses3 0.01% 0.01% - - - -
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets 3.10% 3.13% 2.43% 1.92% 2.37% 2.63%
Portfolio Turnover Rate4 3% 9% 7% 7% 8% 6%
The expense ratio, acquired fund fees and expenses, and net investment income ratio for the current period have been annualized.
1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding.
2 The ratio of expenses to average net assets for the period net of reduction from custody fee offset arrangements was 0.10%.
3 For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023, and for each prior period, the acquired fund fees and expenses were less than 0.01%.
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.
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end investment company, or mutual fund. The fund offers four classes of shares: Investor Shares, ETF Shares, Admiral Shares, and Institutional Shares. Each of the share classes has different eligibility and minimum purchase requirements, and is designed for different types of investors. ETF Shares are listed for trading on NYSE Arca; they can be purchased and sold through a broker.
As a part of its principal investment strategy, the fund attempts to replicate its benchmark index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets-either directly or indirectly through a wholly owned subsidiary-in the stocks that make up the index. Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund ("the Subsidiary") is the wholly owned subsidiary in which the fund has invested a portion of its assets. Expenses of the Subsidiary are reflected in the Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses in the Financial Highlights. For additional financial information about the Subsidiary, refer to the accompanying financial statements.
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.
1. Security Valuation: Securities are valued as of the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (generally 4 p.m., Eastern time) on the valuation date. Equity securities are valued at the latest quoted sales prices or official closing prices taken from the primary market in which each security trades; such securities not traded on the valuation date are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available, or whose values have been affected by events occurring before the fund's pricing time but after the close of the securities' primary markets, are valued by methods deemed by the valuation designee to represent fair value and subject to oversight by the board of trustees.
Investments in affiliated Vanguard funds are valued at that fund's net asset value.
2. Swap Contracts: The fund has entered into equity swap contracts to earn the total return on selected reference stocks or indexes in the fund's target index. Under the terms of the swaps, the fund receives the total return on the referenced stock (i.e., receiving the increase or paying the decrease in value of the selected reference stock and receiving the equivalent of any dividends in respect of the selected referenced stock) over a specified period of time, applied to a notional amount that represents the value of a designated number of shares of the selected reference stock at the beginning of the equity swap contract. The fund also pays a floating rate that is based on short-term interest rates, applied to the notional amount. At the same time, the fund generally invests an amount approximating the notional amount of the swap in high-quality temporary cash investments.
A risk associated with all types of swaps is the possibility that a counterparty may default on its obligation to pay net amounts due to the fund. The fund's maximum amount subject to counterparty risk is the unrealized appreciation on the swap contract. The fund mitigates its counterparty risk by entering into swaps only with a diverse group of prequalified counterparties, monitoring their financial strength, entering into master netting arrangements with its counterparties, and requiring its counterparties to transfer collateral as security for their performance. In the absence of a default, the collateral pledged or received by the fund cannot be repledged, resold, or rehypothecated. In the event of a counterparty's default (including bankruptcy), the fund may terminate any swap contracts with that counterparty, determine the net amount owed by either party in accordance with its master netting arrangements, and sell or retain any collateral held up to the net amount owed to the fund under the master netting arrangements. The swap contracts contain provisions whereby a counterparty may terminate open contracts if the fund's net assets decline below a certain level, triggering a payment by the fund if the fund is in a net liability position at the time of the termination. The payment amount would be reduced by any collateral the fund has pledged. Any securities pledged as collateral for open contracts are noted in the Schedule of Investments. The value of collateral received or pledged is compared daily to the value of the swap contracts exposure with each counterparty, and any difference, if in excess of a specified minimum transfer amount, is adjusted and settled within two business days.
The notional amounts of swap contracts are not recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Swaps are valued daily based on market quotations received from independent pricing services or recognized dealers and the change in value is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset (liability) and in the Statement of Operations as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until periodic payments are made or the termination of the swap, at which time realized gain (loss) is recorded.
During the six months ended July 31, 2024, the fund's average amounts of investments in total return swaps represented less than 1% of net assets, based on the average of notional amounts at each quarter-end during the period.
3. Federal Income Taxes: The fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute virtually all of its taxable income. The fund's tax returns are open to examination by the relevant tax authorities until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years after the filing of the tax return. Management has analyzed the fund's tax positions taken for all open federal and state income tax years, and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the fund's financial statements.
4. Distributions: Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The portion of distributions that exceed a fund's current and accumulated earnings and profits, as measured on a tax basis, constitute a non-taxable return of capital. Distributions are determined on a tax basis at the fiscal year-end and may differ from net investment income and realized capital gains for financial reporting purposes.
5. Securities Lending: To earn additional income, the fund lends its securities to qualified institutional borrowers. Security loans are subject to termination by the fund at any time, and are required to be secured at all times by collateral in an amount at least equal to the market value of securities loaned. Daily market fluctuations could cause the value of loaned securities to be more or less than the value of the collateral received. When this occurs, the collateral is adjusted and settled before the opening of the market on the next business day. The fund further mitigates its counterparty risk by entering into securities lending transactions only with a diverse group of prequalified counterparties, monitoring their financial strength, and entering into master securities lending agreements with its counterparties. The master securities lending agreements provide that, in the event of a counterparty's default (including bankruptcy), the fund may terminate any loans with that borrower, determine the net amount owed, and sell or retain the collateral up to the net amount owed to the fund; however, such actions may be subject to legal proceedings. While collateral mitigates counterparty risk, in the event of a default, the fund may experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned. The fund invests cash collateral received in Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund, and records a liability in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for the return of the collateral, during the period the
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securities are on loan. Collateral investments in Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund are subject to market appreciation or depreciation. Securities lending income represents fees charged to borrowers plus income earned on invested cash collateral, less expenses associated with the loan. During the term of the loan, the fund is entitled to all distributions made on or in respect of the loaned securities.
6. Credit Facilities and Interfund Lending Program: The fund and certain other funds managed by The Vanguard Group ("Vanguard") participate in a $4.3 billion committed credit facility provided by a syndicate of lenders pursuant to a credit agreement and an uncommitted credit facility provided by Vanguard. Both facilities may be renewed annually. Each fund is individually liable for its borrowings, if any, under the credit facilities. Borrowings may be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes and are subject to the fund's regulatory and contractual borrowing restrictions. With respect to the committed credit facility, the participating funds are charged administrative fees and an annual commitment fee of 0.10% of the undrawn committed amount of the facility, which are allocated to the funds based on a method approved by the fund's board of trustees and included in Management and Administrative expenses on the fund's Statement of Operations. Any borrowings under either facility bear interest at an agreed-upon spread plus the higher of the federal funds effective rate, the overnight bank funding rate, or the Daily Simple Secured Overnight Financing Rate inclusive of an additional agreed-upon spread. However, borrowings under the uncommitted credit facility may bear interest based upon an alternate rate agreed to by the fund and Vanguard.
In accordance with an exemptive order (the "Order") from the SEC, the fund may participate in a joint lending and borrowing program that allows registered open-end Vanguard funds to borrow money from and lend money to each other for temporary or emergency purposes (the "Interfund Lending Program"), subject to compliance with the terms and conditions of the Order, and to the extent permitted by the fund's investment objective and investment policies. Interfund loans and borrowings normally extend overnight but can have a maximum duration of seven days. Loans may be called on one business day's notice. The interest rate to be charged is governed by the conditions of the Order and internal procedures adopted by the board of trustees. The board of trustees is responsible for overseeing the Interfund Lending Program.
For the six months ended July 31, 2024, the fund did not utilize the credit facilities or the Interfund Lending Program.
7. Other: Distributions received from investment securities are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in income, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Each investment security reports annually the tax character of its distributions. Dividend income, capital gain distributions received, and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) reflect the amounts of taxable income, capital gain, and return of capital reported by the REITs, and management's estimates of such amounts for REIT distributions for which actual information has not been reported. Income, capital gain, and return of capital distributions received from affiliated Vanguard funds are recorded on ex-dividend date. Interest income includes income distributions received from Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund and is accrued daily. Security transactions are accounted for on the date securities are bought or sold. Costs used to determine realized gains (losses) on the sale of investment securities are those of the specific securities sold.
Each class of shares has equal rights as to assets and earnings, except that each class separately bears certain class-specific expenses related to maintenance of shareholder accounts (included in Management and Administrative expenses) and shareholder reporting. Marketing and distribution expenses are allocated to each class of shares based on a method approved by the board of trustees. Income, other non-class-specific expenses, and gains and losses on investments are allocated to each class of shares based on its relative net assets.
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.
Upon the request of Vanguard, the fund may invest up to 0.40% of its net assets as capital in Vanguard. At July 31, 2024, the fund had contributed to Vanguard capital in the amount of $1,546,000, representing less than 0.01% of the fund's net assets and 0.62% of Vanguard's capital received pursuant to the FSA. The fund's trustees and officers are also directors and employees, respectively, of Vanguard.
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-Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2-Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
Level 3-Significant unobservable inputs (including the fund's own assumptions used to determine the fair value of investments). Any investments and derivatives valued with significant unobservable inputs are noted on the Schedule of Investments.
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The following table summarizes the market value of the fund's investments and derivatives as of July 31, 2024, based on the inputs used to value them:
Level 1
($000)
Level 2
($000)
Level 3
($000)
Total
($000)
Investments
Assets
Common Stocks 66,412,544 - 195 66,412,739
Temporary Cash Investments 489,260 - - 489,260
Total 66,901,804 - 195 66,901,999
Derivative Financial Instruments
Assets
Swap Contracts - 16,117 - 16,117
Liabilities
Swap Contracts - 52 - 52
D. As of July 31, 2024, 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 63,842,452
Gross Unrealized Appreciation 9,983,122
Gross Unrealized Depreciation (6,907,510)
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) 3,075,612
The fund's tax-basis capital gains and losses are determined only at the end of each fiscal year. For tax purposes, at January 31, 2024, the fund had available capital losses totaling $3,972,566,000 that may be carried forward indefinitely to offset future net capital gains. The fund will use these capital losses to offset net taxable capital gains, if any, realized during the year ending January 31, 2025; should the fund realize net capital losses for the year, the losses will be added to the loss carryforward balance above.
E. During the six months ended July 31, 2024, the fund purchased $2,067,111,000 of investment securities and sold $2,257,401,000 of investment securities, other than temporary cash investments. In addition, the fund purchased and sold investment securities of $2,575,128,000 and $2,752,595,000, respectively, in connection with in-kind purchases and redemptions of the fund's capital shares.
The fund purchased securities from and sold securities to other Vanguard funds or accounts managed by Vanguard or its affiliates, in accordance with procedures adopted by the board of trustees in compliance with Rule 17a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. For the six months ended July 31, 2024, such purchases were $0 and sales were $5,189,000, resulting in net realized loss of $673,000; these amounts, other than temporary cash investments, are included in the purchases and sales of investment securities noted above.
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F. Capital share transactions for each class of shares were:
Six Months Ended
July 31, 2024
Year Ended
January 31, 2024
Amount
($000)
Shares
(000)
Amount
($000)
Shares
(000)
Investor Shares
Issued 3,817 135 7,901 286
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions 1,602 57 3,865 145
Redeemed (14,271) (511) (42,581) (1,536)
Net Increase (Decrease)-Investor Shares (8,852) (319) (30,815) (1,105)
ETF Shares
Issued 2,631,449 31,110 5,219,768 62,577
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions - - - -
Redeemed (2,755,617) (33,000) (6,635,708) (81,500)
Net Increase (Decrease)-ETF Shares (124,168) (1,890) (1,415,940) (18,923)
Admiral Shares
Issued 1,127,309 9,459 2,321,785 19,988
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions 363,027 3,045 735,078 6,445
Redeemed (1,890,860) (15,840) (3,573,063) (30,661)
Net Increase (Decrease)-Admiral Shares (400,524) (3,336) (516,200) (4,228)
Institutional Shares
Issued 989,114 53,823 1,713,612 95,042
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions 204,152 11,064 384,847 21,798
Redeemed (896,672) (48,621) (2,017,966) (111,179)
Net Increase (Decrease)-Institutional Shares 296,594 16,266 80,493 5,661
G. Transactions during the period in investments where the issuer is another member of The Vanguard Group were as follows:
Current Period Transactions
Jan. 31, 2024
Market Value
($000)
Purchases
at Cost
($000)
Proceeds
from
Securities
Sold
($000)
Realized
Net Gain
(Loss)
($000)
Change in
Unrealized
App. (Dep.)
($000)
Income
($000)
Capital Gain
Distributions
Received
($000)
Jul. 31, 2024
Market Value
($000)
Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund 488,498 NA1 NA1 15 (36) 3,709 - 489,260
Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund 8,159,403 172,480 - - 636,035 172,480 - 8,967,918
Total 8,647,901 172,480 - 15 635,999 176,189 - 9,457,178
1 Not applicable-purchases and sales are for temporary cash investment purposes.
H. Significant market disruptions, such as those caused by pandemics, natural or environmental ‎disasters, war, acts of terrorism, or other events, can adversely affect local and global ‎markets and normal market operations. Any such disruptions could have an adverse impact on the value of the fund's investments and fund performance.
To the extent the fund's investment portfolio reflects concentration in a particular market, industry, sector, country or asset class, the fund may be adversely affected by the performance of these concentrations and may be subject to increased price volatility and other risks.
The use of derivatives may expose the fund to various risks. Derivatives can be highly volatile, and any initial investment is generally small relative to the notional amount so that transactions may be leveraged in terms of market exposure. A relatively small market movement may have a potentially larger impact on derivatives than on standard securities. Leveraged derivatives positions can, therefore, increase volatility. Additional information regarding the fund's use of derivative(s) and the specific risks associated is described under significant accounting policies.
I. Management has determined that no events or transactions occurred subsequent to July 31, 2024, that would require recognition or disclosure in these financial statements.
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Financial Statements (unaudited)
Schedule of Investments
As of July 31, 2024
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The fund's Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Shares Market
Value
($000)
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) (92.0%)
Data Center REITs (8.5%)
Equinix Inc. 611,792 483,462
Digital Realty Trust Inc. 2,013,155 300,947
784,409
Diversified REITs (2.0%)
WP Carey Inc. 1,409,685 81,494
Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc. 1,091,948 32,311
Broadstone Net Lease Inc. 1,210,443 21,074
Global Net Lease Inc. 1,265,015 11,006
Empire State Realty Trust Inc. Class A 892,309 9,610
Alexander & Baldwin Inc. 467,550 9,215
American Assets Trust Inc. 314,424 8,338
Armada Hoffler Properties Inc. 430,210 5,111
Gladstone Commercial Corp. 259,238 3,902
One Liberty Properties Inc. 110,423 2,914
NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust 215,916 1,367
186,342
Health Care REITs (10.5%)
Welltower Inc. 3,667,237 407,980
Ventas Inc. 2,594,589 141,249
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc. 916,921 107,546
Healthpeak Properties Inc. 4,573,672 99,798
Omega Healthcare Investors Inc. 1,581,038 57,550
Healthcare Realty Trust Inc. Class A 2,457,029 43,465
Sabra Health Care REIT Inc. 1,492,113 24,217
CareTrust REIT Inc. 870,348 23,465
National Health Investors Inc. 279,979 20,959
1 Medical Properties Trust Inc. 3,863,016 18,581
LTC Properties Inc. 279,484 9,980
Community Healthcare Trust Inc. 179,148 3,898
Global Medical REIT Inc. 403,948 3,858
Diversified Healthcare Trust 1,089,801 3,640
Universal Health Realty Income Trust 84,196 3,599
969,785
Hotel & Resort REITs (2.4%)
Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. 4,534,859 79,405
Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc. 365,631 36,749
Apple Hospitality REIT Inc. 1,484,163 21,951
Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. 957,283 14,417
Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc. 1,249,303 12,943
DiamondRock Hospitality Co. 1,353,764 11,141
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust 777,112 10,639
RLJ Lodging Trust 1,003,347 9,471
Xenia Hotels & Resorts Inc. 658,642 9,142
Service Properties Trust 1,068,926 6,061
Summit Hotel Properties Inc. 690,792 4,380
Chatham Lodging Trust 314,329 2,763
219,062
Industrial REITs (12.0%)
Prologis Inc. 5,963,231 751,665
Rexford Industrial Realty Inc. 1,404,074 70,358
EastGroup Properties Inc. 309,132 57,805
Americold Realty Trust Inc. 1,739,442 51,992
STAG Industrial Inc. 1,172,107 47,834
First Industrial Realty Trust Inc. 853,098 46,682
Terreno Realty Corp. 619,331 42,368
Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. 181,854 22,333
LXP Industrial Trust 1,897,879 19,548
Plymouth Industrial REIT Inc. 263,818 6,311
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Shares Market
Value
($000)
* Lineage Inc. 12,272 1,078
1,117,974
Multi-Family Residential REITs (8.4%)
AvalonBay Communities Inc. 915,436 187,591
Equity Residential 2,198,779 153,101
Essex Property Trust Inc. 413,890 115,211
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. 752,330 105,153
UDR Inc. 2,015,849 80,775
Camden Property Trust 689,492 76,361
Independence Realty Trust Inc. 1,450,732 27,056
Elme Communities 565,269 9,304
Veris Residential Inc. 475,659 7,473
* Apartment Investment & Management Co. Class A 838,892 7,433
Centerspace 96,153 6,714
NexPoint Residential Trust Inc. 149,603 6,536
782,708
Office REITs (3.3%)
BXP Inc. 961,380 68,556
Vornado Realty Trust 1,043,719 31,301
1 SL Green Realty Corp. 417,680 27,834
Cousins Properties Inc. 980,189 26,965
Kilroy Realty Corp. 718,564 26,565
Highwoods Properties Inc. 681,654 21,111
COPT Defense Properties 725,802 21,026
Douglas Emmett Inc. 1,079,731 17,373
* Equity Commonwealth 690,725 14,070
JBG SMITH Properties 560,681 9,167
Easterly Government Properties Inc. Class A 626,750 8,731
Piedmont Office Realty Trust Inc. Class A 801,008 6,929
Paramount Group Inc. 1,120,249 5,870
Brandywine Realty Trust 1,109,033 5,590
Hudson Pacific Properties Inc. 820,387 4,914
Peakstone Realty Trust 233,650 3,173
NET Lease Office Properties 94,583 2,791
City Office REIT Inc. 256,722 1,553
Orion Office REIT Inc. 341,390 1,383
Office Properties Income Trust 314,543 783
305,685
Other Specialized REITs (6.8%)
VICI Properties Inc. Class A 6,722,407 210,142
Iron Mountain Inc. 1,889,257 193,762
Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc. 1,750,177 87,859
Lamar Advertising Co. Class A 564,924 67,712
EPR Properties 487,926 21,957
Four Corners Property Trust Inc. 593,700 16,113
Outfront Media Inc. 856,574 13,894
Safehold Inc. 298,486 6,907
Uniti Group Inc. 1,543,690 5,928
Gladstone Land Corp. 218,706 3,248
Farmland Partners Inc. 293,253 3,114
630,636
Retail REITs (13.0%)
Simon Property Group Inc. 2,100,779 322,344
Realty Income Corp. 5,251,132 301,573
Kimco Realty Corp. 4,346,092 94,441
Regency Centers Corp. 1,131,324 76,183
Federal Realty Investment Trust 481,417 53,750
NNN REIT Inc. 1,175,833 52,783
Brixmor Property Group Inc. 1,941,974 49,462
Agree Realty Corp. 648,621 44,735
Kite Realty Group Trust 1,415,579 34,908
Phillips Edison & Co. Inc. 788,019 27,660
Macerich Co. 1,390,509 22,262
Tanger Inc. 702,355 20,298
SITE Centers Corp. 1,215,234 18,775
Urban Edge Properties 759,826 15,425
Acadia Realty Trust 665,077 14,392
InvenTrust Properties Corp. 437,594 12,327
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Shares Market
Value
($000)
Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. 817,084 12,216
Getty Realty Corp. 330,077 9,777
NETSTREIT Corp. 471,479 7,765
Whitestone REIT 291,251 4,019
Alexander's Inc. 14,892 3,608
Saul Centers Inc. 84,612 3,346
CBL & Associates Properties Inc. 83,181 2,144
*,2 Spirit MTA REIT 257,871 23
1,204,216
Self-Storage REITs (6.6%)
Public Storage 1,019,293 301,629
Extra Space Storage Inc. 1,363,868 217,701
CubeSmart 1,450,002 68,991
National Storage Affiliates Trust 478,515 20,370
608,691
Single-Family Residential REITs (4.3%)
Invitation Homes Inc. 3,945,411 139,155
Sun Communities Inc. 801,964 101,633
Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc. 1,141,919 78,427
American Homes 4 Rent Class A 2,120,136 76,516
UMH Properties Inc. 425,414 7,555
403,286
Telecom Tower REITs (12.1%)
American Tower Corp. 3,010,228 663,454
Crown Castle Inc. 2,800,993 308,334
SBA Communications Corp. 696,894 152,996
1,124,784
Timber REITs (2.1%)
Weyerhaeuser Co. 4,703,215 149,374
Rayonier Inc. 910,178 27,606
PotlatchDeltic Corp. 512,521 22,735
199,715
Total Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) (Cost $7,188,981) 8,537,293
Real Estate Management & Development (7.6%)
Diversified Real Estate Activities (0.2%)
St. Joe Co. 226,117 13,947
RMR Group Inc. Class A 102,107 2,649
* Tejon Ranch Co. 129,289 2,456
19,052
Real Estate Development (0.2%)
* Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. 210,702 15,627
* Forestar Group Inc. 129,207 4,087
19,714
Real Estate Operating Companies (0.3%)
DigitalBridge Group Inc. 1,054,077 14,894
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings Inc. 716,911 7,463
* Seritage Growth Properties Class A 215,101 1,097
23,454
Real Estate Services (6.9%)
* CBRE Group Inc. Class A 1,970,586 222,105
* CoStar Group Inc. 2,632,507 205,388
* Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. 305,811 76,728
* Zillow Group Inc. Class C 1,011,895 49,279
* Cushman & Wakefield plc 1,470,279 19,275
* Zillow Group Inc. Class A 357,751 16,957
Newmark Group Inc. Class A 925,493 12,013
* Compass Inc. Class A 2,445,682 10,737
* Opendoor Technologies Inc. 3,722,448 8,636
1 eXp World Holdings Inc. 498,449 7,158
Marcus & Millichap Inc. 160,851 6,371
* Redfin Corp. 770,074 6,269
* Anywhere Real Estate Inc. 640,222 3,022
643,938
Total Real Estate Management & Development (Cost $713,681) 706,158
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Shares Market
Value
($000)
Temporary Cash Investments (0.6%)
Money Market Fund (0.6%)
3,4 Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund, 5.390% (Cost $52,720) 527,275 52,722
Total Investments (100.2%) (Cost $7,955,382) 9,296,173
Other Assets and Liabilities-Net (-0.2%) (18,310)
Net Assets (100%) 9,277,863
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 $18,364,000.
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 $21,710,000 was received for securities on loan.
REIT-Real Estate Investment Trust.
Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End
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)
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc. 1/31/25 CITNA 11,463 (5.331) 108 -
Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. 1/31/25 GSI 5,932 (5.332) 79 -
Realty Income Corp. 8/30/24 BANA 15,846 (5.431) 1,390 -
1,577 -
1 Based on USD Overnight Bank Funding Rate as of the most recent reset date. Floating interest payment received/paid monthly.
BANA-Bank of America, N.A.
CITNA-Citibank, N.A.
GSI-Goldman Sachs International.
At July 31, 2024, the counterparties had deposited in segregated accounts securities with a value of $1,845,000 in connection with open over-the-counter swap contracts.
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
As of July 31, 2024
($000s, except shares, footnotes, and per-share amounts) Amount
Assets
Investments in Securities, at Value1
Unaffiliated Issuers (Cost $7,902,662) 9,243,451
Affiliated Issuers (Cost $52,720) 52,722
Total Investments in Securities 9,296,173
Investment in Vanguard 249
Cash 2,620
Receivables for Accrued Income 2,541
Unrealized Appreciation-Over-the-Counter Swap Contracts 1,577
Total Assets 9,303,160
Liabilities
Payables for Investment Securities Purchased 2,388
Collateral for Securities on Loan 21,710
Payables for Capital Shares Redeemed 878
Payables to Vanguard 321
Total Liabilities 25,297
Net Assets 9,277,863
1 Includes $18,364,000 of securities on loan.

At July 31, 2024, net assets consisted of:

Paid-in Capital 8,083,550
Total Distributable Earnings (Loss) 1,194,313
Net Assets 9,277,863
Net Assets
Applicable to 427,561,715 outstanding $.001 par value shares of
beneficial interest (unlimited authorization)
9,277,863
Net Asset Value Per Share $21.70
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended
July 31, 2024
($000)
Investment Income
Income
Dividends 125,869
Interest1 458
Securities Lending-Net 224
Total Income 126,551
Expenses
The Vanguard Group-Note B
Investment Advisory Services 70
Management and Administrative 3,196
Marketing and Distribution 69
Custodian Fees 44
Shareholders' Reports 8
Trustees' Fees and Expenses 2
Other Expenses 8
Total Expenses 3,397
Net Investment Income 123,154
Realized Net Gain (Loss)
Capital Gain Distributions Received 20,253
Investment Securities Sold1 (20,990)
Swap Contracts (2,224)
Realized Net Gain (Loss) (2,961)
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Investment Securities1 716,096
Swap Contracts 2,407
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) 718,503
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations 838,696
1 Interest income, realized net gain (loss), and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from an affiliated company of the fund were $458,000, $3,000, and ($2,000), respectively. Purchases and sales are for temporary cash investment purposes.
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Six Months Ended
July 31,
2024
Year Ended
January 31,
2024
($000) ($000)
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
Operations
Net Investment Income 123,154 253,107
Realized Net Gain (Loss) (2,961) (75,054)
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) 718,503 (496,890)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations 838,696 (318,837)
Distributions
Net Investment Income and/or Realized Capital Gains (178,497) (254,199)
Return of Capital - (88,901)
Total Distributions (178,497) (343,100)
Capital Share Transactions
Issued 25,513 70,851
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions 178,497 343,100
Redeemed (12,210) (15,985)
Net Increase (Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions 191,800 397,966
Total Increase (Decrease) 851,999 (263,971)
Net Assets
Beginning of Period 8,425,864 8,689,835
End of Period 9,277,863 8,425,864
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights
For a Share Outstanding
Throughout Each Period
Six Months
Ended
July 31,
2024
Year Ended January 31,
2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $20.16 $21.86 $25.69 $20.50 $22.64 $20.10
Investment Operations
Net Investment Income1 .292 .620 .558 .484 .471 .571
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments 1.672 (1.476) (3.493) 5.427 (1.808) 2.752
Total from Investment Operations 1.964 (.856) (2.935) 5.911 (1.337) 3.323
Distributions
Dividends from Net Investment Income (.424) (.625) (.528) (.477) (.465) (.590)
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains - - (.238) (.034) - -
Return of Capital - (.219) (.129) (.210) (.338) (.193)
Total Distributions (.424) (.844) (.895) (.721) (.803) (.783)
Net Asset Value, End of Period $21.70 $20.16 $21.86 $25.69 $20.50 $22.64
Total Return 9.91% -3.68% -11.23% 28.96% -5.70% 16.78%
Ratios/Supplemental Data
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) $9,278 $8,426 $8,690 $9,542 $7,400 $7,848
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets 0.08% 0.08% 0.08%2 0.08% 0.08% 0.08%
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets 2.90% 3.14% 2.47% 1.95% 2.41% 2.63%
Portfolio Turnover Rate 2% 6% 5%3 6% 4% 3%
The expense ratio and net investment income ratio for the current period have been annualized.
1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding.
2 The ratio of expenses to average net assets for the period net of reduction from custody fee offset arrangements was 0.08%.
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.
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end investment company, or mutual fund. The fund is a wholly owned subsidiary of Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ("Real Estate Index Fund"), and at July 31, 2024, the Real Estate Index Fund was the record and beneficial owner of 96.7% of the fund's net assets. As part of the Real Estate Index Fund's principal investment strategy, it attempts to replicate the benchmark index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets-either directly or indirectly through the fund-in the stocks that make up the index.
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.
1. Security Valuation: Securities are valued as of the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (generally 4 p.m., Eastern time) on the valuation date. Equity securities are valued at the latest quoted sales prices or official closing prices taken from the primary market in which each security trades; such securities not traded on the valuation date are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available, or whose values have been affected by events occurring before the fund's pricing time but after the close of the securities' primary markets, are valued by methods deemed by the valuation designee to represent fair value and subject to oversight by the board of trustees.
Investments in Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund are valued at that fund's net asset value.
2. Swap Contracts: The fund has entered into equity swap contracts to earn the total return on selected reference stocks or indexes in the fund's target index. Under the terms of the swaps, the fund receives the total return on the referenced stock (i.e., receiving the increase or paying the decrease in value of the selected reference stock and receiving the equivalent of any dividends in respect of the selected referenced stock) over a specified period of time, applied to a notional amount that represents the value of a designated number of shares of the selected reference stock at the beginning of the equity swap contract. The fund also pays a floating rate that is based on short-term interest rates, applied to the notional amount. At the same time, the fund generally invests an amount approximating the notional amount of the swap in high-quality temporary cash investments.
A risk associated with all types of swaps is the possibility that a counterparty may default on its obligation to pay net amounts due to the fund. The fund's maximum amount subject to counterparty risk is the unrealized appreciation on the swap contract. The fund mitigates its counterparty risk by entering into swaps only with a diverse group of prequalified counterparties, monitoring their financial strength, entering into master netting arrangements with its counterparties, and requiring its counterparties to transfer collateral as security for their performance. In the absence of a default, the collateral pledged or received by the fund cannot be repledged, resold, or rehypothecated. In the event of a counterparty's default (including bankruptcy), the fund may terminate any swap contracts with that counterparty, determine the net amount owed by either party in accordance with its master netting arrangements, and sell or retain any collateral held up to the net amount owed to the fund under the master netting arrangements. The swap contracts contain provisions whereby a counterparty may terminate open contracts if the fund's net assets decline below a certain level, triggering a payment by the fund if the fund is in a net liability position at the time of the termination. The payment amount would be reduced by any collateral the fund has pledged. Any securities pledged as collateral for open contracts are noted in the Schedule of Investments. The value of collateral received or pledged is compared daily to the value of the swap contracts exposure with each counterparty, and any difference, if in excess of a specified minimum transfer amount, is adjusted and settled within two business days.
The notional amounts of swap contracts are not recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Swaps are valued daily based on market quotations received from independent pricing services or recognized dealers and the change in value is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset (liability) and in the Statement of Operations as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until periodic payments are made or the termination of the swap, at which time realized gain (loss) is recorded.
During the six months ended July 31, 2024, the fund's average amounts of investments in total return swaps represented less than 1% of net assets, based on the average of notional amounts at each quarter-end during the period.
3. Federal Income Taxes: The fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute virtually all of its taxable income. The fund's tax returns are open to examination by the relevant tax authorities until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years after the filing of the tax return. Management has analyzed the fund's tax positions taken for all open federal and state income tax years, and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the fund's financial statements.
4. Distributions: Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The portion of distributions that exceed a fund's current and accumulated earnings and profits, as measured on a tax basis, constitute a non-taxable return of capital. Distributions are determined on a tax basis at the fiscal year-end and may differ from net investment income and realized capital gains for financial reporting purposes.
5. Securities Lending: To earn additional income, the fund lends its securities to qualified institutional borrowers. Security loans are subject to termination by the fund at any time, and are required to be secured at all times by collateral in an amount at least equal to the market value of securities loaned. Daily market fluctuations could cause the value of loaned securities to be more or less than the value of the collateral received. When this occurs, the collateral is adjusted and settled before the opening of the market on the next business day. The fund further mitigates its counterparty risk by entering into securities lending transactions only with a diverse group of prequalified counterparties, monitoring their financial strength, and entering into master securities lending agreements with its counterparties. The master securities lending agreements provide that, in the event of a counterparty's default (including bankruptcy), the fund may terminate any loans with that borrower, determine the net amount owed, and sell or retain the collateral up to the net amount owed to the fund; however, such actions may be subject to legal proceedings. While collateral mitigates counterparty risk, in the event of a default, the fund may experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned. The fund invests cash collateral received in Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund, and records a liability in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for the return of the collateral, during the period the securities are on loan. Collateral investments in Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund are subject to market appreciation or depreciation. Securities lending income represents fees charged to borrowers plus income earned on invested cash collateral, less expenses associated with the loan. During the term of the loan, the fund is entitled to all distributions made on or in respect of the loaned securities.
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6. Credit Facilities and Interfund Lending Program: The fund and certain other funds managed by The Vanguard Group ("Vanguard") participate in a $4.3 billion committed credit facility provided by a syndicate of lenders pursuant to a credit agreement and an uncommitted credit facility provided by Vanguard. Both facilities may be renewed annually. Each fund is individually liable for its borrowings, if any, under the credit facilities. Borrowings may be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes and are subject to the fund's regulatory and contractual borrowing restrictions. With respect to the committed credit facility, the participating funds are charged administrative fees and an annual commitment fee of 0.10% of the undrawn committed amount of the facility, which are allocated to the funds based on a method approved by the fund's board of trustees and included in Management and Administrative expenses on the fund's Statement of Operations. Any borrowings under either facility bear interest at an agreed-upon spread plus the higher of the federal funds effective rate, the overnight bank funding rate, or the Daily Simple Secured Overnight Financing Rate inclusive of an additional agreed-upon spread. However, borrowings under the uncommitted credit facility may bear interest based upon an alternate rate agreed to by the fund and Vanguard.
In accordance with an exemptive order (the "Order") from the SEC, the fund may participate in a joint lending and borrowing program that allows registered open-end Vanguard funds to borrow money from and lend money to each other for temporary or emergency purposes (the "Interfund Lending Program"), subject to compliance with the terms and conditions of the Order, and to the extent permitted by the fund's investment objective and investment policies. Interfund loans and borrowings normally extend overnight but can have a maximum duration of seven days. Loans may be called on one business day's notice. The interest rate to be charged is governed by the conditions of the Order and internal procedures adopted by the board of trustees. The board of trustees is responsible for overseeing the Interfund Lending Program.
For the six months ended July 31, 2024, the fund did not utilize the credit facilities or the Interfund Lending Program.
7. Other: Distributions received from investment securities are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in income, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Each investment security reports annually the tax character of its distributions. Dividend income, capital gain distributions received, and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) reflect the amounts of taxable income, capital gain, and return of capital reported by the REITs, and management's estimates of such amounts for REIT distributions for which actual information has not been reported. Interest income includes income distributions received from Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund and is accrued daily. Security transactions are accounted for on the date securities are bought or sold. Costs used to determine realized gains (losses) on the sale of investment securities are those of the specific securities sold.
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.
Upon the request of Vanguard, the fund may invest up to 0.40% of its net assets as capital in Vanguard. At July 31, 2024, the fund had contributed to Vanguard capital in the amount of $249,000, representing less than 0.01% of the fund's net assets and 0.10% of Vanguard's capital received pursuant to the FSA. The fund's trustees and officers are also directors and employees, respectively, of Vanguard.
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-Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2-Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
Level 3-Significant unobservable inputs (including the fund's own assumptions used to determine the fair value of investments). Any investments and derivatives valued with significant unobservable inputs are noted on the Schedule of Investments.
The following table summarizes the market value of the fund's investments and derivatives as of July 31, 2024, based on the inputs used to value them:
Level 1
($000)
Level 2
($000)
Level 3
($000)
Total
($000)
Investments
Assets
Common Stocks 9,243,428 - 23 9,243,451
Temporary Cash Investments 52,722 - - 52,722
Total 9,296,150 - 23 9,296,173
Derivative Financial Instruments
Assets
Swap Contracts - 1,577 - 1,577
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D. As of July 31, 2024, 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 8,011,698
Gross Unrealized Appreciation 2,199,668
Gross Unrealized Depreciation (913,616)
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) 1,286,052
The fund's tax-basis capital gains and losses are determined only at the end of each fiscal year. For tax purposes, at January 31, 2024, the fund had available capital losses totaling $59,114,000 that may be carried forward indefinitely to offset future net capital gains. The fund will use these capital losses to offset net taxable capital gains, if any, realized during the year ending January 31, 2025; should the fund realize net capital losses for the year, the losses will be added to the loss carryforward balance above.
E. During the six months ended July 31, 2024, the fund purchased $309,856,000 of investment securities and sold $148,549,000 of investment securities, other than temporary cash investments.
The fund purchased securities from and sold securities to other Vanguard funds or accounts managed by Vanguard or its affiliates, in accordance with procedures adopted by the board of trustees in compliance with Rule 17a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. For the six months ended July 31, 2024, such purchases were $0 and sales were $824,000, resulting in net realized loss of $12,000; these amounts, other than temporary cash investments, are included in the purchases and sales of investment securities noted above.
F. Capital shares issued and redeemed were:
Six Months Ended
July 31, 2024
Year Ended
January 31, 2024
Shares
(000)
Shares
(000)
Issued 1,282 3,562
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions 8,834 17,762
Redeemed (573) (786)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding 9,543 20,538
G. Significant market disruptions, such as those caused by pandemics, natural or environmental ‎disasters, war, acts of terrorism, or other events, can adversely affect local and global ‎markets and normal market operations. Any such disruptions could have an adverse impact on the value of the fund's investments and fund performance.
To the extent the fund's investment portfolio reflects concentration in a particular market, industry, sector, country or asset class, the fund may be adversely affected by the performance of these concentrations and may be subject to increased price volatility and other risks.
The use of derivatives may expose the fund to various risks. Derivatives can be highly volatile, and any initial investment is generally small relative to the notional amount so that transactions may be leveraged in terms of market exposure. A relatively small market movement may have a potentially larger impact on derivatives than on standard securities. Leveraged derivatives positions can, therefore, increase volatility. Additional information regarding the fund's use of derivative(s) and the specific risks associated is described under significant accounting policies.
H. Management has determined that no events or transactions occurred subsequent to July 31, 2024, that would require recognition or disclosure in these financial statements.
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Financial Statements
For the six-months ended July 31, 2024
Vanguard Global Capital Cycles Fund
Contents
Financial Statements
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Financial Statements (unaudited)
Schedule of Investments
As of July 31, 2024
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The fund's Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Shares Market
Value
($000)
Common Stocks (95.9%)
Australia (2.5%)
BHP Group Ltd. 694,144 19,280
1 BHP Group Ltd. ADR 293,870 16,319
*,1 Metals Acquisition Ltd. Class A 101,170 1,305
36,904
Brazil (1.8%)
Banco Bradesco SA ADR 8,951,414 19,872
Vale SA Class B ADR 577,448 6,266
26,138
Canada (14.6%)
Barrick Gold Corp. 7,078,175 131,017
Intact Financial Corp. 123,228 22,394
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. 286,965 22,145
* Foran Mining Corp. 7,674,073 21,566
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. 1,066,516 13,055
* Abaxx Technologies Inc. 799,752 6,546
216,723
China (4.5%)
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. 5,471,902 53,845
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. Class A 502,650 12,950
66,795
France (2.8%)
Societe Generale SA 840,361 21,796
Engie SA 1,242,788 19,537
41,333
Germany (3.4%)
Rheinmetall AG 48,285 26,299
RWE AG 397,353 14,829
Hensoldt AG 269,986 9,990
51,118
India (3.5%)
Reliance Industries Ltd. 1,447,928 52,201
Japan (2.0%)
SUMCO Corp. 1,114,500 18,323
Panasonic Holdings Corp. 1,311,920 10,746
29,069
Norway (0.5%)
* Seadrill Ltd. 147,139 8,094
South Africa (0.3%)
Anglo American Platinum Ltd. 114,424 4,441
South Korea (4.9%)
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. 1,175,204 72,466
Sweden (0.8%)
Boliden AB 363,059 11,103
Switzerland (4.3%)
Novartis AG (Registered) 373,666 41,712
Swatch Group AG 105,802 21,790
63,502
Taiwan (2.4%)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR 216,660 35,922
United Kingdom (24.8%)
Glencore plc 13,182,846 73,150
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Shares Market
Value
($000)
Anglo American plc 2,271,225 68,855
Unilever plc 811,595 49,876
Rio Tinto plc ADR 567,573 36,983
Haleon plc 6,026,994 27,034
Prudential plc 2,695,646 24,327
Fresnillo plc 2,831,265 21,455
Shell plc 520,603 18,983
Hammerson plc 50,967,151 18,918
Babcock International Group plc 2,626,926 17,969
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc 128,757 6,926
Travis Perkins plc 365,436 4,491
368,967
United States (22.8%)
Viper Energy Inc. Class A 1,327,015 56,624
Wells Fargo & Co. 833,409 49,454
BWX Technologies Inc. 420,559 41,841
Pfizer Inc. 1,183,962 36,158
Marvell Technology Inc. 371,178 24,861
* Fluor Corp. 515,046 24,774
Intel Corp. 803,630 24,704
American Electric Power Co. Inc. 242,224 23,767
1 Chesapeake Energy Corp. 259,332 19,795
Texas Instruments Inc. 73,450 14,970
* Antero Resources Corp. 511,377 14,840
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. 116,864 7,247
339,035
Total Common Stocks (Cost $1,204,660) 1,423,811
Preferred Stocks (0.9%)
Raizen SA Preference Shares
(Cost $14,864)
26,671,600 14,099
Temporary Cash Investments (3.6%)
Money Market Fund (3.6%)
2,3 Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund, 5.390% (Cost $52,804) 528,128 52,807
Total Investments (100.4%) (Cost $1,272,328) 1,490,717
Other Assets and Liabilities-Net (-0.4%) (5,420)
Net Assets (100%) 1,485,297
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 $7,662,000.
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 $7,817,000 was received for securities on loan.
ADR-American Depositary Receipt.
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
As of July 31, 2024
($000s, except shares, footnotes, and per-share amounts) Amount
Assets
Investments in Securities, at Value1
Unaffiliated Issuers (Cost $1,219,524) 1,437,910
Affiliated Issuers (Cost $52,804) 52,807
Total Investments in Securities 1,490,717
Investment in Vanguard 42
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $1,487) 1,493
Receivables for Investment Securities Sold 5,892
Receivables for Accrued Income 2,738
Receivables for Capital Shares Issued 899
Total Assets 1,501,781
Liabilities
Due to Custodian 5,815
Payables for Investment Securities Purchased 174
Collateral for Securities on Loan 7,817
Payables for Capital Shares Redeemed 757
Payables to Investment Advisor 766
Payables to Vanguard 184
Deferred Foreign Capital Gains Taxes 971
Total Liabilities 16,484
Net Assets 1,485,297
1 Includes $7,662,000 of securities on loan.

At July 31, 2024, net assets consisted of:

Paid-in Capital 3,216,892
Total Distributable Earnings (Loss) (1,731,595)
Net Assets 1,485,297
Net Assets
Applicable to 109,999,032 outstanding $.001 par value shares of
beneficial interest (unlimited authorization)
1,485,297
Net Asset Value Per Share $13.50
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended
July 31, 2024
($000)
Investment Income
Income
Dividends1 20,424
Interest2 1,379
Securities Lending-Net 66
Total Income 21,869
Expenses
Investment Advisory Fees-Note B
Basic Fee 1,028
Performance Adjustment 473
The Vanguard Group-Note C
Management and Administrative 1,530
Marketing and Distribution 33
Custodian Fees 29
Shareholders' Reports 24
Trustees' Fees and Expenses -
Other Expenses 14
Total Expenses 3,131
Net Investment Income 18,738
Realized Net Gain (Loss)
Investment Securities Sold2 45,218
Foreign Currencies (139)
Realized Net Gain (Loss) 45,079
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Investment Securities2,3 134,482
Foreign Currencies (10)
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) 134,472
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations 198,289
1 Dividends are net of foreign withholding taxes of $825,000.
2 Interest income, realized net gain (loss), and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from an affiliated company of the fund were $1,379,000, less than $1,000, and ($2,000), respectively. Purchases and sales are for temporary cash investment purposes.
3 The change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is net of the change in deferred foreign capital gains taxes of $418,000.
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Six Months Ended
July 31,
2024
Year Ended
January 31,
2024
($000) ($000)
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
Operations
Net Investment Income 18,738 44,454
Realized Net Gain (Loss) 45,079 74,334
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) 134,472 (157,388)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations 198,289 (38,600)
Distributions
Total Distributions (3,281) (44,372)
Capital Share Transactions
Issued 78,882 135,868
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions 2,806 37,890
Redeemed (118,175) (284,023)
Net Increase (Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions (36,487) (110,265)
Total Increase (Decrease) 158,521 (193,237)
Net Assets
Beginning of Period 1,326,776 1,520,013
End of Period 1,485,297 1,326,776
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights
For a Share Outstanding
Throughout Each Period
Six Months
Ended
July 31,
2024
Year Ended January 31,
2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $11.74 $12.43 $11.28 $9.57 $7.97 $7.62
Investment Operations
Net Investment Income1 .170 .377 .392 .356 .197 .212
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments 1.620 (.672) 1.134 1.715 1.597 .337
Total from Investment Operations 1.790 (.295) 1.526 2.071 1.794 .549
Distributions
Dividends from Net Investment Income (.030) (.395) (.376) (.361) (.194) (.199)
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains - - - - - -
Total Distributions (.030) (.395) (.376) (.361) (.194) (.199)
Net Asset Value, End of Period $13.50 $11.74 $12.43 $11.28 $9.57 $7.97
Total Return2 15.26% -2.52% 13.81% 21.74% 22.63% 7.11%
Ratios/Supplemental Data
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) $1,485 $1,327 $1,520 $1,359 $1,182 $1,212
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets3 0.44% 0.44% 0.43%4 0.36% 0.35% 0.38%
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets 2.63% 3.14% 3.45% 3.28% 2.43% 2.68%
Portfolio Turnover Rate 13% 67% 63% 57% 70% 56%
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 Includes performance-based investment advisory fee increases (decreases) of 0.07%, 0.06%, 0.05%, (0.01%), (0.03%), and 0.00%.
4 The ratio of expenses to average net assets for the period net of reduction from custody fee offset arrangements was 0.43%.
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
Vanguard Global Capital Cycles Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end investment company, or mutual fund.
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.
1. Security Valuation: Securities are valued as of the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (generally 4 p.m., Eastern time) on the valuation date. Equity securities are valued at the latest quoted sales prices or official closing prices taken from the primary market in which each security trades; such securities not traded on the valuation date are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available, or whose values have been affected by events occurring before the fund's pricing time but after the close of the securities' primary markets, are valued by methods deemed by the valuation designee to represent fair value and subject to oversight by the board of trustees.
These procedures include obtaining quotations from an independent pricing service, monitoring news to identify significant market- or security-specific events, and evaluating changes in the values of foreign market proxies (for example, ADRs, futures contracts, or exchange-traded funds), between the time the foreign markets close and the fund's pricing time. When fair-value pricing is employed, the prices of securities used by a fund to calculate its net asset value may differ from quoted or published prices for the same securities. Investments in Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund are valued at that fund's net asset value.
2. Foreign Currency: Securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using exchange rates obtained from an independent third party as of the fund's pricing time on the valuation date. Realized gains (losses) and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities include the effects of changes in exchange rates since the securities were purchased, combined with the effects of changes in security prices. Fluctuations in the value of other assets and liabilities resulting from changes in exchange rates are recorded as unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) until the assets or liabilities are settled in cash, at which time they are recorded as realized foreign currency gains (losses).
3. Federal Income Taxes: The fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute virtually all of its taxable income. The fund's tax returns are open to examination by the relevant tax authorities until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years after the filing of the tax return. Management has analyzed the fund's tax positions taken for all open federal and state income tax years, and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the fund's financial statements.
4. Distributions: Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions are determined on a tax basis at the fiscal year-end and may differ from net investment income and realized capital gains for financial reporting purposes.
5. Securities Lending: To earn additional income, the fund lends its securities to qualified institutional borrowers. Security loans are subject to termination by the fund at any time, and are required to be secured at all times by collateral in an amount at least equal to the market value of securities loaned. Daily market fluctuations could cause the value of loaned securities to be more or less than the value of the collateral received. When this occurs, the collateral is adjusted and settled before the opening of the market on the next business day. The fund further mitigates its counterparty risk by entering into securities lending transactions only with a diverse group of prequalified counterparties, monitoring their financial strength, and entering into master securities lending agreements with its counterparties. The master securities lending agreements provide that, in the event of a counterparty's default (including bankruptcy), the fund may terminate any loans with that borrower, determine the net amount owed, and sell or retain the collateral up to the net amount owed to the fund; however, such actions may be subject to legal proceedings. While collateral mitigates counterparty risk, in the event of a default, the fund may experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned. The fund invests cash collateral received in Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund, and records a liability in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for the return of the collateral, during the period the securities are on loan. Collateral investments in Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund are subject to market appreciation or depreciation. Securities lending income represents fees charged to borrowers plus income earned on invested cash collateral, less expenses associated with the loan. During the term of the loan, the fund is entitled to all distributions made on or in respect of the loaned securities.
6. Credit Facilities and Interfund Lending Program: The fund and certain other funds managed by The Vanguard Group ("Vanguard") participate in a $4.3 billion committed credit facility provided by a syndicate of lenders pursuant to a credit agreement and an uncommitted credit facility provided by Vanguard. Both facilities may be renewed annually. Each fund is individually liable for its borrowings, if any, under the credit facilities. Borrowings may be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes and are subject to the fund's regulatory and contractual borrowing restrictions. With respect to the committed credit facility, the participating funds are charged administrative fees and an annual commitment fee of 0.10% of the undrawn committed amount of the facility, which are allocated to the funds based on a method approved by the fund's board of trustees and included in Management and Administrative expenses on the fund's Statement of Operations. Any borrowings under either facility bear interest at an agreed-upon spread plus the higher of the federal funds effective rate, the overnight bank funding rate, or the Daily Simple Secured Overnight Financing Rate inclusive of an additional agreed-upon spread. However, borrowings under the uncommitted credit facility may bear interest based upon an alternate rate agreed to by the fund and Vanguard.
In accordance with an exemptive order (the "Order") from the SEC, the fund may participate in a joint lending and borrowing program that allows registered open-end Vanguard funds to borrow money from and lend money to each other for temporary or emergency purposes (the "Interfund Lending Program"), subject to compliance with the terms and conditions of the Order, and to the extent permitted by the fund's investment objective and investment policies. Interfund loans and borrowings normally extend overnight but can have a maximum duration of seven days. Loans may be called on one business day's notice. The interest rate to be charged is governed by the conditions of the Order and internal procedures adopted by the board of trustees. The board of trustees is responsible for overseeing the Interfund Lending Program.
For the six months ended July 31, 2024, the fund did not utilize the credit facilities or the Interfund Lending Program.
7. Other: Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in income, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the
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securities received. Interest income includes income distributions received from Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund and is accrued daily. Security transactions are accounted for on the date securities are bought or sold. Costs used to determine realized gains (losses) on the sale of investment securities are those of the specific securities sold.
Taxes on foreign dividends and capital gains have been provided for in accordance with the applicable countries' tax rules and rates. Deferred foreign capital gains tax, if any, is accrued daily based upon net unrealized gains. The fund has filed tax reclaims for previously withheld taxes on dividends earned in certain European Union countries. These filings are subject to various administrative and judicial proceedings within these countries. Amounts related to these reclaims are recorded when there are no significant uncertainties as to the ‎ultimate resolution of proceedings, the likelihood of receipt of these reclaims, and the potential timing of ‎payment. Such tax reclaims and related professional fees, if any, are included in dividend income and other expenses, respectively.
B. Wellington Management Company llpprovides investment advisory services to the fund for a fee calculated at an annual percentage rate of average net assets. The basic fee is subject to quarterly adjustments based on the fund's performance relative to the Custom Global Capital Cycles Index for the preceding five years. For the six months ended July 31, 2024, the investment advisory fee represented an effective annual basic rate of 0.15% of the fund's average net assets, before a net increase of $473,000 (0.07%) based on performance.
C. In accordance with the terms of a Funds' Service Agreement (the "FSA") between Vanguard and the fund, Vanguard furnishes to the fund 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.
Upon the request of Vanguard, the fund may invest up to 0.40% of its net assets as capital in Vanguard. At July 31, 2024, the fund had contributed to Vanguard capital in the amount of $42,000, representing less than 0.01% of the fund's net assets and 0.02% of Vanguard's capital received pursuant to the FSA. The fund's trustees and officers are also directors and employees, respectively, of Vanguard.
D. 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-Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2-Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
Level 3-Significant unobservable inputs (including the fund's own assumptions used to determine the fair value of investments). Any investments valued with significant unobservable inputs are noted on the Schedule of Investments.
The following table summarizes the market value of the fund's investments as of July 31, 2024, based on the inputs used to value them:
Level 1
($000)
Level 2
($000)
Level 3
($000)
Total
($000)
Investments
Assets
Common Stocks-North and South America 581,896 - - 581,896
Common Stocks-Other 98,623 743,292 - 841,915
Preferred Stocks 14,099 - - 14,099
Temporary Cash Investments 52,807 - - 52,807
Total 747,425 743,292 - 1,490,717
E. As of July 31, 2024, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation for investments based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Amount
($000)
Tax Cost 1,273,380
Gross Unrealized Appreciation 268,565
Gross Unrealized Depreciation (51,228)
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) 217,337
The fund's tax-basis capital gains and losses are determined only at the end of each fiscal year. For tax purposes, at January 31, 2024, the fund had available capital losses totaling $2,010,957,000 that may be carried forward indefinitely to offset future net capital gains. The fund will use these capital losses to offset net taxable capital gains, if any, realized during the year ending January 31, 2025; should the fund realize net capital losses for the year, the losses will be added to the loss carryforward balance above.
F. During the six months ended July 31, 2024, the fund purchased $182,327,000 of investment securities and sold $191,914,000 of investment securities, other than temporary cash investments.
The fund purchased securities from and sold securities to other funds or accounts managed by its investment advisor or their affiliates, in accordance with procedures adopted by the board of trustees in compliance with Rule 17a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. For the six months ended
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July 31, 2024, such purchases were $7,181,000 and sales were $0; these amounts, other than temporary cash investments, are included in the purchases and sales of investment securities noted above.
G. Capital shares issued and redeemed were:
Six Months Ended
July 31, 2024
Year Ended
January 31, 2024
Shares
(000)
Shares
(000)
Issued 6,086 11,289
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions 221 3,076
Redeemed (9,286) (23,661)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding (2,979) (9,296)
H. Significant market disruptions, such as those caused by pandemics, natural or environmental ‎disasters, war, acts of terrorism, or other events, can adversely affect local and global ‎markets and normal market operations. Any such disruptions could have an adverse impact on the value of the fund's investments and fund performance.
To the extent the fund's investment portfolio reflects concentration in a particular market, industry, sector, country or asset class, the fund may be adversely affected by the performance of these concentrations and may be subject to increased price volatility and other risks.
I. Management has determined that no events or transactions occurred subsequent to July 31, 2024, that would require recognition or disclosure in these financial statements.
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Financial Statements
For the six-months ended July 31, 2024
Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund
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Financial Statements
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Financial Statements (unaudited)
Schedule of Investments
As of July 31, 2024
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The fund's Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Shares Market
Value
($000)
Common Stocks (98.1%)
France (6.2%)
Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA 852,722 33,759
L'Oreal SA 55,887 24,168
Schneider Electric SE 90,788 21,883
79,810
Hong Kong (2.7%)
AIA Group Ltd. 5,297,319 35,433
Japan (5.0%)
Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd. 636,400 36,493
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. 2,429,200 28,058
64,551
Netherlands (10.4%)
DSM-Firmenich AG 367,230 46,884
ING Groep NV 2,173,066 39,443
ASML Holding NV 28,181 26,241
Wolters Kluwer NV 133,092 22,281
134,849
Singapore (3.4%)
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. 1,585,079 43,437
Spain (5.4%)
Industria de Diseno Textil SA 738,172 35,867
Iberdrola SA 2,595,846 34,287
70,154
Switzerland (2.2%)
Novartis AG (Registered) 258,226 28,825
Taiwan (2.2%)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 961,163 28,038
United Kingdom (7.9%)
National Grid plc 3,485,149 44,220
Diageo plc 1,049,860 32,666
Compass Group plc 805,124 24,794
101,680
United States (52.7%)
Microsoft Corp. 175,340 73,354
Deere & Co. 135,446 50,383
Texas Instruments Inc. 232,214 47,328
Cisco Systems Inc. 962,289 46,623
Visa Inc. Class A 152,762 40,584
Northern Trust Corp. 396,429 35,143
Prologis Inc. 272,139 34,303
Colgate-Palmolive Co. 341,367 33,860
Procter & Gamble Co. 204,509 32,877
Home Depot Inc. 87,081 32,060
Accenture plc Class A 93,564 30,934
Automatic Data Processing Inc. 111,157 29,192
Danaher Corp. 102,045 28,275
* Edwards Lifesciences Corp. 424,336 26,754
Marriott International Inc. Class A 112,845 25,650
Weyerhaeuser Co. 783,385 24,880
Merck & Co. Inc. 203,702 23,045
Progressive Corp. 105,111 22,506
Trane Technologies plc 66,338 22,176
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Shares Market
Value
($000)
* ServiceNow Inc. 26,397 21,497
681,424
Total Common Stocks (Cost $982,845) 1,268,201
Temporary Cash Investments (1.8%)
Money Market Fund (1.8%)
1 Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund, 5.390% (Cost $23,853) 238,568 23,854
Total Investments (99.9%) (Cost $1,006,698) 1,292,055
Other Assets and Liabilities-Net (0.1%) 755
Net Assets (100%) 1,292,810
Cost is in $000.
See Note A in Notes to Financial Statements.
* Non-income-producing security.
1 Affiliated money market fund available only to Vanguard funds and certain trusts and accounts managed by Vanguard. Rate shown is the 7-day yield.
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
As of July 31, 2024
($000s, except shares, footnotes, and per-share amounts) Amount
Assets
Investments in Securities, at Value
Unaffiliated Issuers (Cost $982,845) 1,268,201
Affiliated Issuers (Cost $23,853) 23,854
Total Investments in Securities 1,292,055
Investment in Vanguard 37
Cash 16
Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $238) 238
Receivables for Accrued Income 1,889
Receivables for Capital Shares Issued 549
Total Assets 1,294,784
Liabilities
Payables for Investment Securities Purchased 84
Payables for Capital Shares Redeemed 940
Payables to Investment Advisor 798
Payables to Vanguard 152
Total Liabilities 1,974
Net Assets 1,292,810

At July 31, 2024, net assets consisted of:

Paid-in Capital 989,667
Total Distributable Earnings (Loss) 303,143
Net Assets 1,292,810
Investor Shares-Net Assets
Applicable to 6,623,624 outstanding $.001 par value shares of
beneficial interest (unlimited authorization)
239,076
Net Asset Value Per Share-Investor Shares $36.09
Admiral Shares-Net Assets
Applicable to 23,339,787 outstanding $.001 par value shares of
beneficial interest (unlimited authorization)
1,053,734
Net Asset Value Per Share-Admiral Shares $45.15
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended
July 31, 2024
($000)
Investment Income
Income
Dividends1 16,332
Non-Cash Dividends 946
Interest2 533
Total Income 17,811
Expenses
Investment Advisory Fees-Note B
Basic Fee 1,340
Performance Adjustment 204
The Vanguard Group-Note C
Management and Administrative-Investor Shares 355
Management and Administrative-Admiral Shares 1,050
Marketing and Distribution-Investor Shares 7
Marketing and Distribution-Admiral Shares 25
Custodian Fees 17
Shareholders' Reports-Investor Shares 10
Shareholders' Reports-Admiral Shares 5
Trustees' Fees and Expenses -
Other Expenses 7
Total Expenses 3,020
Net Investment Income 14,791
Realized Net Gain (Loss)
Investment Securities Sold2 18,414
Foreign Currencies 16
Realized Net Gain (Loss) 18,430
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Investment Securities2 85,360
Foreign Currencies (11)
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) 85,349
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations 118,570
1 Dividends are net of foreign withholding taxes of $739,000.
2 Interest income, realized net gain (loss), and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from an affiliated company of the fund were $533,000, $2,000, and ($1,000), respectively. Purchases and sales are for temporary cash investment purposes.
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Six Months Ended
July 31,
2024
Year Ended
January 31,
2024
($000) ($000)
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
Operations
Net Investment Income 14,791 20,074
Realized Net Gain (Loss) 18,430 (1,452)
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) 85,349 106,421
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations 118,570 125,043
Distributions
Investor Shares (357) (3,546)
Admiral Shares (1,666) (15,880)
Total Distributions (2,023) (19,426)
Capital Share Transactions
Investor Shares (1,382) 20,350
Admiral Shares 49,109 133,624
Net Increase (Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions 47,727 153,974
Total Increase (Decrease) 164,274 259,591
Net Assets
Beginning of Period 1,128,536 868,945
End of Period 1,292,810 1,128,536
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights
Investor Shares
For a Share Outstanding
Throughout Each Period
Six Months
Ended
July 31,
2024
May 21,
20191 to
January 31,
2020
Year Ended January 31,
2024 2023 2022 2021
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $32.76 $29.61 $30.97 $26.32 $22.34 $20.00
Investment Operations
Net Investment Income2 .411 .598 .524 .487 .378 .258
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments 2.971 3.111 (1.298) 5.004 3.866 2.257
Total from Investment Operations 3.382 3.709 (.774) 5.491 4.244 2.515
Distributions
Dividends from Net Investment Income (.052) (.559) (.467) (.386) (.229) (.167)
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains - - (.119) (.455) (.035) (.008)
Total Distributions (.052) (.559) (.586) (.841) (.264) (.175)
Net Asset Value, End of Period $36.09 $32.76 $29.61 $30.97 $26.32 $22.34
Total Return3 10.33% 12.59% -2.39% 20.86% 19.06% 12.57%
Ratios/Supplemental Data
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) $239 $218 $178 $169 $86 $34
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets 0.58%4 0.58%4 0.57%4 0.56%4 0.55%4 0.58%5,6
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets 2.41% 1.97% 1.88% 1.61% 1.62% 1.81%5
Portfolio Turnover Rate 14% 25% 38% 19% 21% 15%
The expense ratio and net investment income ratio for the current period have been annualized.
1 The subscription period for the fund was May 21, 2019, to June 4, 2019, during which time all assets were held in cash. Performance measurement began June 5, 2019, the first business day after the subscription period, at a net asset value of $20.00.
2 Calculated based on average shares outstanding.
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 Includes performance-based investment advisory fee increases (decreases) of 0.03%, 0.03%, 0.02%, 0.01%, and 0.00%.
5 Annualized.
6 The ratio of expenses to average net assets for the period net of reduction from custody fee offset arrangements was 0.55%.
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights
Admiral Shares
For a Share Outstanding
Throughout Each Period
Six Months
Ended
July 31,
2024
May 21,
20191 to
January 31,
2020
Year Ended January 31,
2024 2023 2022 2021
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $40.96 $37.03 $38.73 $32.91 $27.93 $25.00
Investment Operations
Net Investment Income2 .533 .787 .684 .649 .504 .338
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments 3.733 3.880 (1.609) 6.258 4.830 2.823
Total from Investment Operations 4.266 4.667 (.925) 6.907 5.334 3.161
Distributions
Dividends from Net Investment Income (.076) (.737) (.626) (.517) (.310) (.221)
Distributions from Realized Capital Gains - - (.149) (.570) (.044) (.010)
Total Distributions (.076) (.737) (.775) (1.087) (.354) (.231)
Net Asset Value, End of Period $45.15 $40.96 $37.03 $38.73 $32.91 $27.93
Total Return3 10.42% 12.67% -2.27% 20.99% 19.17% 12.64%
Ratios/Supplemental Data
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions) $1,054 $911 $691 $606 $247 $74
Ratio of Total Expenses to Average Net Assets 0.48%4 0.48%4 0.47%4 0.46%4 0.45%4 0.48%5,6
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets 2.49% 2.07% 1.97% 1.71% 1.71% 1.89%5
Portfolio Turnover Rate 14% 25% 38% 19% 21% 15%
The expense ratio and net investment income ratio for the current period have been annualized.
1 The subscription period for the fund was May 21, 2019, to June 4, 2019, during which time all assets were held in cash. Performance measurement began June 5, 2019, the first business day after the subscription period, at a net asset value of $25.00.
2 Calculated based on average shares outstanding.
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 Includes performance-based investment advisory fee increases (decreases) of 0.03%, 0.03%, 0.02%, 0.01%, and 0.00%.
5 Annualized.
6 The ratio of expenses to average net assets for the period net of reduction from custody fee offset arrangements was 0.45%.
See accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end investment company, or mutual fund.
The fund offers two classes of shares: Investor Shares and Admiral Shares. Each of the share classes has different eligibility and minimum purchase requirements, and is designed for different types of investors.
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.
1. Security Valuation: Securities are valued as of the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (generally 4 p.m., Eastern time) on the valuation date. Equity securities are valued at the latest quoted sales prices or official closing prices taken from the primary market in which each security trades; such securities not traded on the valuation date are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available, or whose values have been affected by events occurring before the fund's pricing time but after the close of the securities' primary markets, are valued by methods deemed by the valuation designee to represent fair value and subject to oversight by the board of trustees.
These procedures include obtaining quotations from an independent pricing service, monitoring news to identify significant market- or security-specific events, and evaluating changes in the values of foreign market proxies (for example, ADRs, futures contracts, or exchange-traded funds), between the time the foreign markets close and the fund's pricing time. When fair-value pricing is employed, the prices of securities used by a fund to calculate its net asset value may differ from quoted or published prices for the same securities. Investments in Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund are valued at that fund's net asset value.
2. Foreign Currency: Securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using exchange rates obtained from an independent third party as of the fund's pricing time on the valuation date. Realized gains (losses) and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities include the effects of changes in exchange rates since the securities were purchased, combined with the effects of changes in security prices. Fluctuations in the value of other assets and liabilities resulting from changes in exchange rates are recorded as unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) until the assets or liabilities are settled in cash, at which time they are recorded as realized foreign currency gains (losses).
3. Federal Income Taxes: The fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute virtually all of its taxable income. The fund's tax returns are open to examination by the relevant tax authorities until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years after the filing of the tax return. Management has analyzed the fund's tax positions taken for all open federal and state income tax years, and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the fund's financial statements.
4. Distributions: Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions are determined on a tax basis at the fiscal year-end and may differ from net investment income and realized capital gains for financial reporting purposes.
5. Credit Facilities and Interfund Lending Program: The fund and certain other funds managed by The Vanguard Group ("Vanguard") participate in a $4.3 billion committed credit facility provided by a syndicate of lenders pursuant to a credit agreement and an uncommitted credit facility provided by Vanguard. Both facilities may be renewed annually. Each fund is individually liable for its borrowings, if any, under the credit facilities. Borrowings may be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes and are subject to the fund's regulatory and contractual borrowing restrictions. With respect to the committed credit facility, the participating funds are charged administrative fees and an annual commitment fee of 0.10% of the undrawn committed amount of the facility, which are allocated to the funds based on a method approved by the fund's board of trustees and included in Management and Administrative expenses on the fund's Statement of Operations. Any borrowings under either facility bear interest at an agreed-upon spread plus the higher of the federal funds effective rate, the overnight bank funding rate, or the Daily Simple Secured Overnight Financing Rate inclusive of an additional agreed-upon spread. However, borrowings under the uncommitted credit facility may bear interest based upon an alternate rate agreed to by the fund and Vanguard.
In accordance with an exemptive order (the "Order") from the SEC, the fund may participate in a joint lending and borrowing program that allows registered open-end Vanguard funds to borrow money from and lend money to each other for temporary or emergency purposes (the "Interfund Lending Program"), subject to compliance with the terms and conditions of the Order, and to the extent permitted by the fund's investment objective and investment policies. Interfund loans and borrowings normally extend overnight but can have a maximum duration of seven days. Loans may be called on one business day's notice. The interest rate to be charged is governed by the conditions of the Order and internal procedures adopted by the board of trustees. The board of trustees is responsible for overseeing the Interfund Lending Program.
For the six months ended July 31, 2024, the fund did not utilize the credit facilities or the Interfund Lending Program.
6. Other: Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in income, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income includes income distributions received from Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund and is accrued daily. Security transactions are accounted for on the date securities are bought or sold. Costs used to determine realized gains (losses) on the sale of investment securities are those of the specific securities sold.
Taxes on foreign dividends and capital gains have been provided for in accordance with the applicable countries' tax rules and rates. Deferred foreign capital gains tax, if any, is accrued daily based upon net unrealized gains. The fund has filed tax reclaims for previously withheld taxes on dividends earned in certain European Union countries. These filings are subject to various administrative and judicial proceedings within these countries. Amounts related to these reclaims are recorded when there are no significant uncertainties as to the ‎ultimate resolution of proceedings, the likelihood of receipt of these reclaims, and the potential timing of ‎payment. Such tax reclaims and related professional fees, if any, are included in dividend income and other expenses, respectively.
Each class of shares has equal rights as to assets and earnings, except that each class separately bears certain class-specific expenses related to maintenance of shareholder accounts (included in Management and Administrative expenses) and shareholder reporting. Marketing and distribution
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expenses are allocated to each class of shares based on a method approved by the board of trustees. Income, other non-class-specific expenses, and gains and losses on investments are allocated to each class of shares based on its relative net assets.
B. Wellington Management Company llpprovides investment advisory services to the fund for a fee calculated at an annual percentage rate of average net assets. The basic fee is subject to quarterly adjustments based on the fund's performance relative to the FTSE All-World Index since July 31, 2019. For the six months ended July 31, 2024, the investment advisory fee represented an effective annual basic rate of 0.22% of the fund's average net assets, before a net increase of $204,000 (0.03%) based on performance.
C. In accordance with the terms of a Funds' Service Agreement (the "FSA") between Vanguard and the fund, Vanguard furnishes to the fund 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.
Upon the request of Vanguard, the fund may invest up to 0.40% of its net assets as capital in Vanguard. At July 31, 2024, the fund had contributed to Vanguard capital in the amount of $37,000, representing less than 0.01% of the fund's net assets and 0.01% of Vanguard's capital received pursuant to the FSA. The fund's trustees and officers are also directors and employees, respectively, of Vanguard.
D. 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-Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2-Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
Level 3-Significant unobservable inputs (including the fund's own assumptions used to determine the fair value of investments). Any investments valued with significant unobservable inputs are noted on the Schedule of Investments.
The following table summarizes the market value of the fund's investments as of July 31, 2024, based on the inputs used to value them:
Level 1
($000)
Level 2
($000)
Level 3
($000)
Total
($000)
Investments
Assets
Common Stocks-North and South America 681,424 - - 681,424
Common Stocks-Other - 586,777 - 586,777
Temporary Cash Investments 23,854 - - 23,854
Total 705,278 586,777 - 1,292,055
E. As of July 31, 2024, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation for investments based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Amount
($000)
Tax Cost 1,008,195
Gross Unrealized Appreciation 314,060
Gross Unrealized Depreciation (30,200)
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) 283,860
The fund's tax-basis capital gains and losses are determined only at the end of each fiscal year. For tax purposes, at January 31, 2024, the fund had available capital losses totaling $12,708,000 that may be carried forward indefinitely to offset future net capital gains. The fund will use these capital losses to offset net taxable capital gains, if any, realized during the year ending January 31, 2025; should the fund realize net capital losses for the year, the losses will be added to the loss carryforward balance above.
F. During the six months ended July 31, 2024, the fund purchased $221,402,000 of investment securities and sold $163,958,000 of investment securities, other than temporary cash investments.
The fund purchased securities from and sold securities to other funds or accounts managed by its investment advisors or their affiliates, in accordance with procedures adopted by the board of trustees in compliance with Rule 17a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. For the six months ended July 31, 2024, such purchases were $6,604,000 and sales were $0; these amounts, other than temporary cash investments, are included in the purchases and sales of investment securities noted above.
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G. Capital share transactions for each class of shares were:
Six Months Ended
July 31, 2024
Year Ended
January 31, 2024
Amount
($000)
Shares
(000)
Amount
($000)
Shares
(000)
Investor Shares
Issued 38,266 1,104 65,110 2,135
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions 315 9 3,106 98
Redeemed (39,963) (1,143) (47,866) (1,584)
Net Increase (Decrease)-Investor Shares (1,382) (30) 20,350 649
Admiral Shares
Issued 158,915 3,658 284,051 7,546
Issued in Lieu of Cash Distributions 1,408 32 13,478 340
Redeemed (111,214) (2,581) (163,905) (4,321)
Net Increase (Decrease)-Admiral Shares 49,109 1,109 133,624 3,565
H. Significant market disruptions, such as those caused by pandemics, natural or environmental ‎disasters, war, acts of terrorism, or other events, can adversely affect local and global ‎markets and normal market operations. Any such disruptions could have an adverse impact on the value of the fund's investments and fund performance.
To the extent the fund's investment portfolio reflects concentration in a particular market, industry, sector, country or asset class, the fund may be adversely affected by the performance of these concentrations and may be subject to increased price volatility and other risks.
I. Management has determined that no events or transactions occurred subsequent to July 31, 2024, that would require recognition or disclosure in these financial statements.
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Item 8: Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

Item 9: Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

Item 10: Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

Item 11: Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts.

Trustees Approve Advisory Arrangements - Real Estate Index Fund

The board of trustees of Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund and the board of trustees of Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund have renewed each fund's investment advisory arrangement with The Vanguard Group, Inc. (Vanguard), through its Equity Index Group. Each board determined that continuing the respective fund's internalized management structure was in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders.

Each board based its decision upon an evaluation of the advisor's investment staff, portfolio management process, and performance. This evaluation included information provided to the board by Vanguard's Portfolio Review Department, which is responsible for fund and advisor oversight and product management. The Portfolio Review Department met regularly with the advisor and made presentations to the board during the fiscal year that directed the board's focus to relevant information and topics.

Each board, or an investment committee made up of board members, also received information throughout the year during advisor presentations conducted by the Portfolio Review Department. For each advisor presentation, the board was provided with letters and reports that included information about, among other things, the advisory firm and the advisor's assessment of the investment environment, portfolio performance, and portfolio characteristics.

In addition, each board received periodic reports throughout the year, which included information about the respective fund's performance relative to its peers and benchmark, as applicable, and updates, as needed, on the Portfolio Review Department's ongoing assessment of the advisor.

Prior to their meeting, the trustees of each board were provided with a memo and materials that summarized the information they received over the course of the year. They also considered the factors discussed below, among others. However, no single factor determined whether either board approved its respective fund's arrangement. Rather, it was the totality of the circumstances that drove each board's decision.

Nature, extent, and quality of services

The board of the Real Estate Index Fund reviewed the quality of that fund's investment management services over both the short and long term, while the board of the Real Estate II Index Fund reviewed the quality of that fund's investment management services since its inception in 2017; each took into account the organizational depth and stability of the advisor. Each board considered that Vanguard has been managing investments for more than four decades. The Equity Index Group adheres to a sound, disciplined investment management process; the team has considerable experience, stability, and depth.

Each board concluded that Vanguard's experience, stability, depth, and performance, among other factors, warranted continuation of the advisory arrangement with its respective fund.

Investment performance

The board of the Real Estate Index Fund considered the short- and long-term performance of the fund, including any periods of outperformance or underperformance compared with its target index and peer group, while the board of the Real Estate II Index Fund considered the short-term and since inception performance of the fund compared with its target index and peer group. Each board concluded that the performance of its respective fund was such that its advisory arrangement should continue.

Cost

Each board concluded that the respective fund's expense ratio was below the average expense ratio charged by funds in its peer group and that the respective fund's advisory expenses were also below the peer-group average.

Neither board conducts a profitability analysis of Vanguard because of Vanguard's unique structure. Unlike most other mutual fund management companies, Vanguard is owned by the funds it oversees.

The benefit of economies of scale

Each board concluded that its respective fund's arrangement with Vanguard ensures that the fund will realize economies of scale as it grows, with the cost to shareholders declining as fund assets increase.

Each board will consider whether to renew its respective advisory arrangement again after a one-year period.

Trustees Approve Advisory Arrangement - Global Capital Cycles Fund

The board of trustees of Vanguard Global Capital Cycles Fund (formerly known as Vanguard Precious Metals and Mining Fund) has renewed the fund's investment advisory arrangement with Wellington Management Company, LLP(Wellington Management). The board determined that renewing the fund's investment advisory arrangement was in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders.

The board based its decision upon an evaluation of the advisor's investment staff, portfolio management process, and performance. This evaluation included information provided to the board by Vanguard's Portfolio Review Department, which is responsible for fund and advisor oversight and product management. The Portfolio Review Department met regularly with the advisor and made presentations to the board during the fiscal year that directed the board's focus to relevant information and topics.

The board, or an investment committee made up of board members, also received information throughout the year during advisor presentations conducted by the Portfolio Review Department. For each advisor presentation, the board was provided with letters and reports that included information about, among other things, the advisory firm and the advisor's assessment of the investment environment, portfolio performance, and portfolio characteristics.

In addition, the board received periodic reports throughout the year, which included information about the fund's performance relative to its peers and benchmark, as applicable, and updates, as needed, on the Portfolio Review Department's ongoing assessment of the advisor.

Prior to their meeting, the trustees were provided with a memo and materials that summarized the information they received over the course of the year. They also considered the factors discussed below, among others. However, no single factor determined whether the board approved the arrangement. Rather, it was the totality of the circumstances that drove the board's decision.

Nature, extent, and quality of services

The board reviewed the quality of the investment management services provided to the fund since Wellington Management began managing the fund in September 2018; it also took into account the organizational depth and stability of the advisor. The board considered that Wellington Management, founded in 1928, is among the nation's oldest and most respected institutional investment managers. The advisor follows a global equity strategy that seeks to provide investors with uncorrelated returns to other asset classes through a blend of capital cycle and enduring assets. Identification of potential investments begins with the capital cycles framework, which seeks companies that are positioned to succeed through unique and superior business models and healthy balance sheets in sectors and industries where there is capital destruction, consolidation, or retrenchment of investment. Valuation and quality factors such as discount to intrinsic value, cash generation, capital expenditure, and future capital deployment opportunities are considered.

The board concluded that the advisor's experience, stability, depth, and performance, among other factors, warranted continuation of the advisory arrangement.

Investment performance

The board considered the short- and long-term performance of Wellington Management since it began managing the fund in 2018, including any periods of outperformance or underperformance compared with a relevant benchmark index and peer group. The board concluded that the performance was such that the advisory arrangement should continue.

Cost

The board concluded that the fund's expense ratio was below the average expense ratio charged by funds in its peer group and that the fund's advisory fee rate was also below the peer-group average.

The board did not consider the profitability of Wellington Management in determining whether to approve the advisory fee because Wellington Management is independent of Vanguard and the advisory fee is the result of arm's-length negotiations.

The benefit of economies of scale

The board concluded that the fund's shareholders benefit from economies of scale because of the breakpoints in the fund's advisory fee schedule with Wellington Management. The breakpoints reduce the effective rate of the fee as the fund's assets managed by Wellington Management increase.

The board will consider whether to renew the advisory arrangement again after a one-year period.

Item 12: Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

Item 13: Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

Item 14: Purchase of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable.

Item 15: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

Not applicable.

Item 16: Controls and Procedures.

(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Principal Executive and Financial Officers concluded that the Registrant's Disclosure Controls and Procedures are effective based on their evaluation of the Disclosure Controls and Procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.

(b) Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. In February 2024, a third-party service provider began performing security pricing services for the Registrant. There were no other changes in the Registrant's Internal Control Over Financial Reporting or in other factors that could significantly affect this control during the period covered by this report, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

Item 17: Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

Item 18: Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation.

Not applicable.

Item 19: Exhibits.

(a)(1) Not applicable.
(a)(2) Certifications filed herewith.
(a)(2) Certifications filed herewith.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

VANGUARD SPECIALIZED FUNDS
BY: /s/ SALIM RAMJI*
SALIM RAMJI
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Date: September 20, 2024

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

VANGUARD SPECIALIZED FUNDS
BY: /s/ SALIM RAMJI*
SALIM RAMJI
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Date: September 20, 2024

VANGUARD SPECIALIZED FUNDS
BY: /s/ CHRISTINE BUCHANAN*
CHRISTINE BUCHANAN
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Date: September 20, 2024

* By: /s/ John E. Schadl

John E. Schadl, pursuant to a Power of Attorney filed on July 25, 2024 (see File Number 33-48863), Incorporated by Reference.