- What does VEMPX invest in?
- This fund offers investors an economical method to achieve extensive diversification across the U.S. mid- and small-capitalization stock segments within a single investment vehicle. It encompasses approximately 3,000 individual stocks, spanning various industries and collectively representing roughly one-fourth of the overall market value of the U.S. stock market. A principal risk factor stems from its dedicated focus on these mid- and small-cap markets, which historically exhibit greater price volatility compared to their large-cap counterparts. Designed to work in conjunction with the Vanguard 500 Index Fund, these two funds combined offer comprehensive coverage of the entire U.S. equity market.
- What is the expense ratio of VEMPX?
- Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VEMPX) charges an expense ratio of 0.04%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- How big is VEMPX?
- Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VEMPX) manages $97.70B 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 VEMPX actively managed or an index fund?
- VEMPX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.
- When was VEMPX launched?
- Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VEMPX) launched in January 2011 and is managed by Vanguard.
- How has VEMPX performed?
- VEMPX'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.
