Description

This actively managed offering allows investors to gain cost-effective exposure to companies, both within and outside the U.S., primarily involved in energy-related endeavors. This encompasses businesses engaged in the production and transmission of energy or energy fuels, manufacturing component products for these activities, conducting energy research, or focusing on energy conservation and pollution control. The fund maintains the flexibility to invest entirely in international securities, which inherently carry a greater degree of volatility compared to domestic holdings. Due to potentially wide fluctuations in annual returns, this fund is best viewed as a complementary component within a well-diversified portfolio, particularly for those with a long-term investment horizon. Please note that effective May 12, 2026, the fund will be renamed from Vanguard Energy Fund to Vanguard Energy Opportunities Fund; however, its fundamental investment objective, strategies, and policies will remain unchanged.