Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Admiral Shares

Frequently Asked Questions About VEXAX

What does VEXAX invest in?

This fund provides investors with an economical method to gain extensive diversification across American companies with medium and small market capitalizations, all within one convenient offering. It holds shares in approximately 3,000 different enterprises, spanning numerous economic sectors, and collectively accounts for roughly one-quarter of the total valuation of the U.S. stock market. A primary risk associated with this fund is its exclusive focus on the mid- and small-cap segments, which are generally prone to greater price volatility compared to the large-cap market. Designed to be paired with the Vanguard 500 Index Fund, these two investments combined offer complete coverage of the entire U.S. equity landscape.

What is the expense ratio of VEXAX?

Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Admiral Shares (VEXAX) charges an expense ratio of 0.05%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is VEXAX?

Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Admiral Shares (VEXAX) 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 VEXAX actively managed or an index fund?

VEXAX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was VEXAX launched?

Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Admiral Shares (VEXAX) launched in November 2000 and is managed by Vanguard.

How has VEXAX performed?

VEXAX'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.