# Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (IVOG): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ivog for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Vanguard · Asset class: Mid Cap Equity - Strategy: Passive Index · Inception: 2010-09-07 The Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (IVOG) allocates its capital to equities within the S&P MidCap 400 Growth Index, which is specifically designed to encompass growth-oriented companies drawn from the broader S&P 400. Its central objective is to meticulously replicate the performance of this index, which serves as a recognized benchmark for the overall U.S. mid-capitalization growth stock market. This fund offers considerable upside potential for capital appreciation, though its share value tends to fluctuate more dramatically than that of bond-focused investments. Consequently, it is... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $137.45 | | Expense Ratio | 0.10% | | Assets Under Management | $1.80B | | NAV | $136.12 | | Holdings Count | 240 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 0.56% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.77 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Annual | | 52-Week Range | $113.78 – $148.72 | | Beta | 1.07 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.7744 /share - Ex-date: 2025-12-22 - Pay date: 2025-12-24 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does IVOG invest in? The Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (IVOG) allocates its capital to equities within the S&P MidCap 400 Growth Index, which is specifically designed to encompass growth-oriented companies drawn from the broader S&P 400. Its central objective is to meticulously replicate the performance of this index, which serves as a recognized benchmark for the overall U.S. mid-capitalization growth stock market. This fund offers considerable upside potential for capital appreciation, though its share value tends to fluctuate more dramatically than that of bond-focused investments. Consequently, it is best suited for individuals pursuing long-term financial goals where significant growth of their principal is paramount. It is noteworthy that on March 14, 2023, this ETF executed a 2-for-1 share split, which led to a reduction in its per-share price and a corresponding increase in the number of shares outstanding. Unless specifically noted as market data, historical share price information has not been retrospectively adjusted for this corporate action. While certain data presentations might display both pre- and post-split prices, it's important to understand that this event has no effect on the calculation of investment returns. ### What is the expense ratio of IVOG? Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (IVOG) charges an expense ratio of 0.10%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is IVOG? Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (IVOG) manages $1.80B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is IVOG actively managed or an index fund? IVOG is a passive index fund. It tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (IVOG's is 0.10%) because there's no security selection cost. ### When was IVOG launched? Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (IVOG) launched in September 2010 and is managed by Vanguard. ### How has IVOG performed? IVOG's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon. ### Does IVOG pay a dividend? Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (IVOG) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.56%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does IVOG pay dividends? Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF pays dividends Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is IVOG's dividend yield? IVOG's trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.56%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is IVOG's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for IVOG was 2025-12-22. The next ex-date typically follows Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will IVOG's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.10% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does IVOG charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from IVOG's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does IVOG cost more than a fund like VOO? IVOG is a passive index fund (current expense ratio 0.10%). Differences from broad-market ETFs like VOO usually come from index licensing fees, asset class (bond funds typically run cheaper than equity), or fund scale (smaller funds spread fixed operating costs across less AUM). ### Are there cheaper alternatives to IVOG? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as IVOG (0.10%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ivog - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ivog/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ivog/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ivog/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ivog/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.