Vanguard Equity-Income begins a new era in July 2022 with a manager change on anchor subadvisor Wellington Management’s team. While its approach will remain intact, the need for soon-to-be lead Matthew Hand to prove himself drops the Morningstar Analyst Rating of the fund’s Investor share class to Bronze from Silver; the cheaper Admiral share class retains its Silver rating.
Vanguard Equity-Income Adm VEIRX
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