Vanguard Real Estate Index Investor (VGSIX)

The Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Investor Shares is an open-end mutual fund focused on providing investors with diversified exposure to the U.S. real estate market. Its principal objective is to deliver a high level of income alongside moderate long-term capital appreciation by closely tracking the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Real Estate 25/50 Index. This index comprises publicly traded equity real estate investment trusts (REITs) and select real estate-related companies, offering broad participation across commercial, residential, retail, and specialized property sectors. The fund employs a market-cap weighted, indexing approach to replicate the underlying benchmark, which enhances diversification and helps minimize costs associated with active management. With a low expense ratio and a portfolio balanced across property types and size segments, the Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Investor Shares enables investors to efficiently access the collective wisdom of the U.S. real estate market. Its structure and transparency make it a preferred tool for those seeking exposure to real estate as an asset class within a diversified investment strategy.