Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares

Frequently Asked Questions About VEMPX

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 $91.20B 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.