| Form N-CSR Cover | 6 Months Ended |
| Jul. 31, 2024 | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | N-CSRS |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Registrant Name | Vanguard Specialized Funds |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000734383 |
| Entity Investment Company Type | N-1A |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 31, 2024 |
| Shareholder Report | 6 Months Ended | |
| Jul. 31, 2024 USD ($) Holding | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Document Type | N-CSRS | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Registrant Name | Vanguard Specialized Funds | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000734383 | |
| Entity Investment Company Type | N-1A | |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 31, 2024 | |
| C000211922 [Member] | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Fund Name | Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund | |
| Class Name | Investor Shares | |
| Trading Symbol | VEIGX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund (the "Fund") for the period of February 1, 2024 | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | 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. | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 800-662-7447 | |
| Additional Information Website | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | 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 $ 0.58 % 1 1 Annualized. | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 30 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.58% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 1,293,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 39 | |
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund Net Assets $ % Number of Portfolio Holdings $ % Portfolio Turnover Rate $ % | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | This table reflects the Fund’s investments, including short-term investments and other assets and liabilities. Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets Asia 13.3 % Europe 32.1 % North America 52.7 % Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 1.9 % | |
| C000211921 [Member] | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Fund Name | Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund | |
| Class Name | Admiral™ Shares | |
| Trading Symbol | VESGX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund (the "Fund") for the period of February 1, 2024 | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | 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. | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 800-662-7447 | |
| Additional Information Website | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | 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 $ 0.48 % 1 1 Annualized. | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 25 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.48% | [2] |
| Net Assets | $ 1,293,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 39 | |
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund Net Assets $ % Number of Portfolio Holdings $ % Portfolio Turnover Rate $ % | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | This table reflects the Fund’s investments, including short-term investments and other assets and liabilities. Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets Asia 13.3 % Europe 32.1 % North America 52.7 % Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 1.9 % | |
| C000008009 [Member] | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Fund Name | Vanguard Global Capital Cycles Fund | |
| Class Name | Investor Shares | |
| Trading Symbol | VGPMX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Global Capital Cycles Fund (the "Fund") for the period of February 1, 2024 | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | 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. | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 800-662-7447 | |
| Additional Information Website | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | 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 $ 0.44 % 1 1 Annualized. | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 24 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.44% | [3] |
| Net Assets | $ 1,485,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 54 | |
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 13% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund Net Assets $ % Number of Portfolio Holdings $ % Portfolio Turnover Rate $ % | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | This table reflects the Fund’s investments, including short-term investments and other assets and liabilities. Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets 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 % | |
| C000008010 [Member] | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Fund Name | Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund | |
| Class Name | Investor Shares | |
| Trading Symbol | VGSIX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of February 1, 2024 | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | 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. | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 800-662-7447 | |
| Additional Information Website | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | 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 $ 0.27 % 1 1 Annualized. | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 14 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.27% | [4] |
| Net Assets | $ 66,670,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 161 | |
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 3% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund Net Assets $ % Number of Portfolio Holdings $ % Portfolio Turnover Rate $ % | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | This table reflects the Fund’s investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets 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 Fund 1 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. | |
| C000032424 [Member] | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Fund Name | Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund | |
| Class Name | ETF Shares | |
| Trading Symbol | VNQ | |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSEArca | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of February 1, 2024 | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | 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. | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 800-662-7447 | |
| Additional Information Website | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | 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 $ 0.13 % 1 1 Annualized. | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 7 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.13% | [5] |
| Net Assets | $ 66,670,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 161 | |
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 3% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund Net Assets $ % Number of Portfolio Holdings $ % Portfolio Turnover Rate $ % | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | This table reflects the Fund’s investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets 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 Fund 1 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. | |
| C000008011 [Member] | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Fund Name | Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund | |
| Class Name | Admiral™ Shares | |
| Trading Symbol | VGSLX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of February 1, 2024 | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | 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. | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 800-662-7447 | |
| Additional Information Website | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | 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 $ 0.13 % 1 1 Annualized. | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 7 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.13% | [6] |
| Net Assets | $ 66,670,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 161 | |
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 3% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund Net Assets $ % Number of Portfolio Holdings $ % Portfolio Turnover Rate $ % | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | This table reflects the Fund’s investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets 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 Fund 1 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. | |
| C000008012 [Member] | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Fund Name | Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund | |
| Class Name | Institutional Shares | |
| Trading Symbol | VGSNX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of February 1, 2024 | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | 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. | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 800-662-7447 | |
| Additional Information Website | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | 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 $ 0.11 % 1 1 Annualized. | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 6 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.11% | [7] |
| Net Assets | $ 66,670,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 161 | |
| Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 3% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund Net Assets $ % Number of Portfolio Holdings $ % Portfolio Turnover Rate $ % | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | This table reflects the Fund’s investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets 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 Fund 1 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. | |
| [1]Annualized.[2]Annualized.[3]Annualized.[4]Annualized.[5]Annualized.[6]Annualized.[7]Annualized. | ||
| Shareholder Report, Holdings (Details) | Jul. 31, 2024 | |
| C000211922 [Member] | Asia [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 13.30% | |
| C000211922 [Member] | Europe [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 32.10% | |
| C000211922 [Member] | North America [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 52.70% | |
| C000211922 [Member] | Other Assets and Liabilities Net [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.90% | |
| C000211921 [Member] | Asia [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 13.30% | |
| C000211921 [Member] | Europe [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 32.10% | |
| C000211921 [Member] | North America [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 52.70% | |
| C000211921 [Member] | Other Assets and Liabilities Net [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.90% | |
| C000008009 [Member] | Asia [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 17.30% | |
| C000008009 [Member] | Europe [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 36.60% | |
| C000008009 [Member] | North America [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 37.40% | |
| C000008009 [Member] | Africa [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.30% | |
| C000008009 [Member] | AUSTRALIA | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 2.50% | |
| C000008009 [Member] | South America [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 2.70% | |
| C000008009 [Member] | Other Assets and Liabilities Net [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.20% | |
| C000008010 [Member] | Other Assets and Liabilities Net [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 9.50% | |
| C000008010 [Member] | Data Center REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 7.20% | |
| C000008010 [Member] | Health Care REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 9.10% | |
| C000008010 [Member] | Industrial REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 10.40% | |
| C000008010 [Member] | Multi Family Residential REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 7.30% | |
| C000008010 [Member] | Other Specialized REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 5.70% | |
| C000008010 [Member] | Real Estate Services [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 6% | |
| C000008010 [Member] | Retail REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 11.40% | |
| C000008010 [Member] | Self Storage REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 5.70% | |
| C000008010 [Member] | Single Family Residential REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.80% | |
| C000008010 [Member] | Telecom Tower REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 10.50% | |
| C000008010 [Member] | Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 13.40% | [1] |
| C000032424 [Member] | Other Assets and Liabilities Net [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 9.50% | |
| C000032424 [Member] | Data Center REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 7.20% | |
| C000032424 [Member] | Health Care REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 9.10% | |
| C000032424 [Member] | Industrial REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 10.40% | |
| C000032424 [Member] | Multi Family Residential REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 7.30% | |
| C000032424 [Member] | Other Specialized REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 5.70% | |
| C000032424 [Member] | Real Estate Services [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 6% | |
| C000032424 [Member] | Retail REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 11.40% | |
| C000032424 [Member] | Self Storage REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 5.70% | |
| C000032424 [Member] | Single Family Residential REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.80% | |
| C000032424 [Member] | Telecom Tower REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 10.50% | |
| C000032424 [Member] | Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 13.40% | [2] |
| C000008011 [Member] | Other Assets and Liabilities Net [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 9.50% | |
| C000008011 [Member] | Data Center REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 7.20% | |
| C000008011 [Member] | Health Care REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 9.10% | |
| C000008011 [Member] | Industrial REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 10.40% | |
| C000008011 [Member] | Multi Family Residential REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 7.30% | |
| C000008011 [Member] | Other Specialized REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 5.70% | |
| C000008011 [Member] | Real Estate Services [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 6% | |
| C000008011 [Member] | Retail REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 11.40% | |
| C000008011 [Member] | Self Storage REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 5.70% | |
| C000008011 [Member] | Single Family Residential REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.80% | |
| C000008011 [Member] | Telecom Tower REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 10.50% | |
| C000008011 [Member] | Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 13.40% | [3] |
| C000008012 [Member] | Other Assets and Liabilities Net [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 9.50% | |
| C000008012 [Member] | Data Center REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 7.20% | |
| C000008012 [Member] | Health Care REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 9.10% | |
| C000008012 [Member] | Industrial REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 10.40% | |
| C000008012 [Member] | Multi Family Residential REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 7.30% | |
| C000008012 [Member] | Other Specialized REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 5.70% | |
| C000008012 [Member] | Real Estate Services [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 6% | |
| C000008012 [Member] | Retail REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 11.40% | |
| C000008012 [Member] | Self Storage REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 5.70% | |
| C000008012 [Member] | Single Family Residential REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.80% | |
| C000008012 [Member] | Telecom Tower REITs [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 10.50% | |
| C000008012 [Member] | Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 13.40% | [4] |
| [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.[2]Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund ("the Subsidiary") is the wholly owned subsidiary in which the Fund has invested a portion of its assets.[3]Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund ("the Subsidiary") is the wholly owned subsidiary in which the Fund has invested a portion of its assets.[4]Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund ("the Subsidiary") is the wholly owned subsidiary in which the Fund has invested a portion of its assets. | ||
