VGSTX Performance — Vanguard Star Fund, Investor Shares
Data updated: 2026-09-28
VGSTX returned +6.07% year to date and +14.39% over one year to Jul 2026. Annualised returns are +11.43% over 3 years and +5.37% over 5 years. Against its US Multi-Cap Blend category average the fund came out behind over three years but ahead over one: $100 invested three years ago grew to $138, against $139 for the category, and to $114 over one year, against $114. Volatility over the past three years was 9.94% a year. In the 12 months to Jul 2026 the fund lost a net $131.9M, and assets reached $23.73B.
VGSTX Growth of $100
What $100 invested in Vanguard Star Fund grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the US Multi-Cap Blend category average over the same months.
| Period | VGSTX | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Aug 2025 – Jul 2026) | $114 | $114 |
| 3 years (Aug 2023 – Jul 2026) | $138 | $139 |
| 5 years (Aug 2021 – Jul 2026) | $130 | $135 |
| Since data start (Aug 2019 – Jul 2026) | $183 | $172 |
VGSTX Trailing Returns
Total returns to Jul 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +6.07% |
| 1 year | +14.39% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +11.43% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +5.37% |
VGSTX Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of Vanguard Star Fund, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–Jul) | +6.07% |
| 2025 | +15.86% |
| 2024 | +9.07% |
| 2023 | +17.11% |
| 2022 | −17.99% |
| 2021 | +9.65% |
| 2020 | +21.43% |
| 2019 (Aug–Dec) | +7.05% |
VGSTX Monthly Returns
Monthly total returns as reported on SEC Form N-PORT.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +1.7% | +1.0% | −4.8% | +5.4% | +2.8% | +0.4% | −0.3% | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | +2.9% | +0.2% | −3.3% | +0.3% | +3.7% | +3.5% | +0.1% | +2.6% | +2.2% | +1.4% | +0.6% | +0.8% |
| 2024 | −0.3% | +2.4% | +2.4% | −3.4% | +3.4% | +1.0% | +1.9% | +2.0% | +1.7% | −2.3% | +3.0% | −2.9% |
| 2023 | +7.2% | −3.2% | +2.8% | +0.6% | −0.7% | +3.8% | +2.6% | −2.6% | −4.0% | −2.9% | +8.3% | +5.1% |
| 2022 | −4.4% | −2.4% | −0.2% | −7.4% | +0.7% | −6.3% | +6.1% | −3.6% | −7.8% | +3.7% | +6.8% | −3.4% |
| 2021 | 0.0% | +1.9% | +0.5% | +3.2% | +0.6% | +1.7% | +0.5% | +1.3% | −3.0% | +3.3% | −2.0% | +1.4% |
| 2020 | +0.2% | −3.8% | −9.8% | +8.7% | +4.2% | +3.0% | +4.4% | +3.7% | −1.9% | −1.0% | +9.7% | +3.6% |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | −0.6% | +0.9% | +2.0% | +2.5% | +2.1% |
VGSTX Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Aug 2023 – Jul 2026.
- 3-year volatility (annualised): 9.94%
- 3-year Sharpe ratio: 0.70 (vs 4.5% risk-free rate)
- Best month: +8.27% (Nov 2023)
- Worst month: −4.84% (Mar 2026)
VGSTX Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of Vanguard Star Fund, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: −$131.9M
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $2.5B
- Sales ÷ redemptions: 0.95×
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | $36.7M | $229.3M | −$192.6M |
| Jun 2026 | $244.9M | $210.3M | $34.6M |
| May 2026 | $38.2M | $240.8M | −$202.6M |
| Apr 2026 | $45.5M | $255.6M | −$210.0M |
| Mar 2026 | $45.2M | $205.2M | −$159.9M |
| Feb 2026 | $53.2M | $202.1M | −$148.9M |
| Jan 2026 | $157.4M | $259.5M | −$102.1M |
| Dec 2025 | $1.7B | $286.8M | $1.4B |
| Nov 2025 | $40.2M | $186.9M | −$146.7M |
| Oct 2025 | $59.7M | $216.2M | −$156.4M |
| Sep 2025 | $43.4M | $192.7M | −$149.3M |
| Aug 2025 | $50.5M | $188.8M | −$138.2M |
VGSTX Assets Under Management
Net assets of Vanguard Star Fund by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | $23.73B |
| 2026-04-30 | $23.63B |
| 2026-01-31 | $23.83B |
| 2025-10-31 | $23.77B |
| 2025-07-31 | $22.78B |
| 2025-04-30 | $21.64B |
| 2025-01-31 | $23.10B |
| 2024-10-31 | $23.19B |
| 2024-07-31 | $23.38B |
| 2024-04-30 | $22.66B |
| 2024-01-31 | $22.84B |
| 2023-10-31 | $20.69B |
For information only. Not investment advice: figures are as reported in SEC filings and may contain errors or be out of date. Past performance does not guarantee future results.