# Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 ETF (IVOO): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ivoo 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: Thematic · Inception: 2010-09-07 This exchange-traded fund (ETF) primarily invests in the equity of approximately 400 medium-sized American enterprises, mirroring the composition of the S&P MidCap 400 Index. Its core objective is to closely emulate the performance of this index, which serves as a widely recognized benchmark for the broader U.S. mid-capitalization stock market. While offering significant potential for capital appreciation, this ETF's share value can fluctuate more dramatically than investments in bond funds, reflecting its higher-growth, higher-risk profile. Consequently, it is generally best suited for inv... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $122.53 | | Expense Ratio | 0.07% | | Assets Under Management | $5.70B | | NAV | $122.50 | | Holdings Count | 401 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 1.22% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $1.50 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $105.29 – $133.14 | | Beta | 1.03 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.3736 /share - Ex-date: 2026-09-23 - Pay date: 2026-09-25 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does IVOO invest in? This exchange-traded fund (ETF) primarily invests in the equity of approximately 400 medium-sized American enterprises, mirroring the composition of the S&P MidCap 400 Index. Its core objective is to closely emulate the performance of this index, which serves as a widely recognized benchmark for the broader U.S. mid-capitalization stock market. While offering significant potential for capital appreciation, this ETF's share value can fluctuate more dramatically than investments in bond funds, reflecting its higher-growth, higher-risk profile. Consequently, it is generally best suited for investors with long-term financial objectives for whom substantial monetary growth is a key priority. On March 14, 2023, the ETF executed a 2-for-1 share split. This corporate action effectively halved the price per share while simultaneously doubling the total number of outstanding shares. It's important to note that historical share price data typically does not reflect this split, unless explicitly stated as market data that has been adjusted accordingly. Regardless of how pre- and post-split prices might be displayed in certain datasets, the overall investment returns remain unaffected by this event. ### What is the expense ratio of IVOO? Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 ETF (IVOO) charges an expense ratio of 0.07%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is IVOO? Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 ETF (IVOO) manages $5.70B 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 IVOO actively managed or an index fund? IVOO's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was IVOO launched? Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 ETF (IVOO) launched in September 2010 and is managed by Vanguard. ### How has IVOO performed? IVOO'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 IVOO pay a dividend? Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 ETF (IVOO) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.22%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does IVOO pay dividends? Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is IVOO's dividend yield? IVOO's trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.22%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is IVOO's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for IVOO was 2026-09-23. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will IVOO's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.07% 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 IVOO charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from IVOO'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 IVOO cost more than a fund like VOO? IVOO's strategy (current expense ratio 0.07%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where IVOO sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to IVOO? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as IVOO (0.07%) 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/ivoo - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ivoo/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ivoo/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ivoo/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ivoo/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.