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Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund
etf
VXF
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$183.47
-3.82
0%
primary theme
U.S. Mid-Cap Growth Equity
VXF (ETF)
Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$183.47
-3.82
0%
primary theme
U.S. Mid-Cap Growth Equity
VXF (ETF)
Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$183.47
-3.82
0%
primary theme
U.S. Mid-Cap Growth Equity
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
11.9%
1 yr return
43.8%
3 Yr Avg Return
16.5%
5 Yr Avg Return
17.6%
Net Assets
$115 B
Holdings in Top 10
8.3%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$187.29
$124.55
$192.23
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.06%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 19.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Exchange Traded Fund
Investment Style
Mid-Cap Growth
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
VXF - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 11.4%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 16.5%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 17.6%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.20%
- Dividend Yield 1.2%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard Extended Market Index Fund
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Fund Family NameVanguard
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Inception DateDec 27, 2001
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Shares Outstanding92873057
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerDonald Butler
Fund Description
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of S&P Completion Index, a broadly diversified index of stocks of small and mid-size U.S. companies. It invests by sampling the index, meaning that it holds a broadly diversified collection of securities that, in the aggregate, approximates the full index in terms of key characteristics. These characteristics include industry weightings and market capitalization, as well as certain financial measures, such as price/earnings ratio and dividend yield.
VXF - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VXF Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 11.9% | -81.6% | 45.5% | 67.37% |
| 1 Yr | 43.8% | 10.1% | 96.5% | 10.45% |
| 3 Yr | 16.5%* | 7.2% | 43.9% | 79.57% |
| 5 Yr | 17.6%* | 9.1% | 44.7% | 79.26% |
| 10 Yr | 15.5%* | 9.6% | 22.6% | 66.60% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VXF Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 30.7% | -69.7% | 2474.5% | 37.80% |
| 2019 | 26.2% | -50.2% | 44.0% | 45.50% |
| 2018 | -10.7% | -70.5% | 9.2% | 30.02% |
| 2017 | 16.5% | -21.1% | 84.9% | 50.10% |
| 2016 | 14.4% | -61.7% | 20.7% | 2.77% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VXF Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 11.4% | -81.3% | 45.5% | 42.33% |
| 1 Yr | 43.8% | 10.1% | 96.5% | 10.58% |
| 3 Yr | 16.5%* | -5.6% | 43.9% | 76.53% |
| 5 Yr | 17.6%* | 9.1% | 44.7% | 77.23% |
| 10 Yr | 15.5%* | 9.6% | 22.6% | 65.29% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VXF Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 30.7% | -69.7% | 2474.5% | 37.80% |
| 2019 | 26.2% | -50.2% | 44.0% | 45.50% |
| 2018 | -10.7% | -51.7% | 12.2% | 51.59% |
| 2017 | 16.5% | -7.0% | 84.9% | 83.03% |
| 2016 | 14.4% | -61.7% | 20.7% | 4.26% |
VXF - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VXF | Category Low | Category High | VXF % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 115 B | 1.21 M | 115 B | 0.81% |
| Number of Holdings | 3536 | 19 | 3536 | 0.77% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 9.47 B | 2.5 K | 12.2 B | 1.38% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 8.31% | 3.5% | 91.6% | 98.77% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Tesla Inc 6.19%
- Square Inc A 1.33%
- Blackstone Inc 1.09%
- Snap Inc Class A 0.91%
- Moderna Inc 0.90%
- Zoom Video Communications Inc 0.78%
- Twilio Inc A 0.74%
- Uber Technologies Inc 0.73%
- DocuSign Inc 0.73%
- CrowdStrike Holdings Inc Class A 0.71%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VXF % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.98% | 16.18% | 100.69% | 17.64% |
| Cash | 0.01% | -0.69% | 25.07% | 81.29% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.36% | 48.01% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.44% | 30.27% | 51.38% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 43.40% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 46.55% | 45.71% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VXF % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 24.13% | 0.00% | 61.26% | 78.83% |
| Healthcare | 13.90% | 0.00% | 37.31% | 87.88% |
| Financial Services | 13.31% | 0.00% | 36.63% | 11.66% |
| Industrials | 11.57% | 0.00% | 38.40% | 70.86% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 11.36% | 0.00% | 61.62% | 78.83% |
| Real Estate | 8.53% | 0.00% | 11.46% | 6.29% |
| Communication Services | 6.86% | 0.00% | 30.80% | 25.46% |
| Basic Materials | 3.34% | 0.00% | 25.59% | 24.39% |
| Consumer Defense | 3.01% | 0.00% | 13.55% | 34.36% |
| Energy | 2.27% | 0.00% | 68.96% | 11.20% |
| Utilities | 1.71% | 0.00% | 9.98% | 10.12% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VXF % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 98.88% | 16.04% | 100.00% | 10.43% |
| Non US | 1.10% | 0.00% | 56.00% | 82.98% |
VXF - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VXF Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.06% | 0.01% | 2.77% | 98.92% |
| Management Fee | 0.05% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 1.62% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.40% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VXF Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VXF Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.20% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| VXF Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 19.00% | 0.00% | 457.00% | 15.96% |
VXF - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VXF | Category Low | Category High | VXF % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.20% | 0.00% | 0.18% | 44.19% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VXF | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Semi-Annually | Monthly | Semi-Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VXF | Category Low | Category High | VXF % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.20% | -69.00% | 1.49% | 1.02% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VXF | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Jul 02, 2020 | $0.396 |
| Mar 31, 2020 | $0.166 |
| Dec 30, 2019 | $0.662 |
| Sep 19, 2019 | $0.372 |
| Jun 20, 2019 | $0.294 |
| Apr 02, 2019 | $0.313 |
| Dec 24, 2018 | $0.492 |
| Oct 01, 2018 | $0.470 |
| Jul 03, 2018 | $0.370 |
| Mar 29, 2018 | $0.324 |
| Dec 27, 2017 | $0.538 |
| Sep 25, 2017 | $0.285 |
| Jun 27, 2017 | $0.279 |
| Mar 30, 2017 | $0.293 |
| Dec 29, 2016 | $0.540 |
| Sep 19, 2016 | $0.306 |
| Jun 27, 2016 | $0.219 |
| Mar 28, 2016 | $0.306 |
| Dec 23, 2015 | $0.398 |
| Sep 29, 2015 | $0.693 |
| Mar 31, 2015 | $0.037 |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $1.141 |
| Mar 31, 2014 | $0.018 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | $0.916 |
| Mar 26, 2013 | $0.024 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | $0.977 |
| Mar 28, 2012 | $0.014 |
| Dec 30, 2011 | $0.575 |
| Mar 29, 2011 | $0.015 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | $0.529 |
| Mar 29, 2010 | $0.011 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | $0.475 |
| Mar 27, 2009 | $0.018 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | $0.592 |
| Mar 18, 2008 | $0.034 |
| Dec 27, 2007 | $1.368 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | $0.022 |
| Dec 29, 2006 | $1.313 |
| Mar 29, 2006 | $0.078 |
| Jan 09, 2006 | $1.013 |
| Jan 06, 2005 | $0.811 |
| Jan 02, 2004 | $0.592 |
| Apr 04, 2003 | $0.018 |
| Jan 02, 2003 | $0.533 |
VXF - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Donald Butler
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 30, 1997
23.68
23.7%
Donald M. Butler, CFA, Principal of Vanguard. He has been with Vanguard since 1992; has managed investment portfolios since 1997; and has co-managed the Tax-Managed Capital Appreciation Fund, Tax-Managed Small-Cap Fund, and the stock portion of the Tax-Managed Balanced Fund since 2016. Education: B.S.B.A., Shippensburg University.
William Coleman
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 30, 2017
3.75
3.8%
William A. Coleman, CFA, Portfolio Manager at Vanguard. He has worked in investment management since joining Vanguard in 2006 and has co-managed the Conservative Allocation and Moderate Allocation Portfolios since 2013. Education: B.S., King’s College; M.S., Saint Joseph’s University.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.12 | 35.55 | 8.37 | 0.72 |
