Vanguard Industrials Index Fund Admiral Shares

Frequently Asked Questions About VINAX

What does VINAX invest in?

This passively managed fund offers investors a cost-effective way to gain exposure to the U.S. industrial sector. It focuses on companies primarily engaged in transforming raw materials or manufacturing goods and providing services that serve as inputs for other businesses. A key characteristic, and the primary risk, is its highly concentrated investment strategy, solely targeting industrial stocks. Consequently, shareholders should anticipate significant price volatility. This fund is best considered as a small, supplementary allocation within an already well-diversified investment portfolio.

What is the expense ratio of VINAX?

Vanguard Industrials Index Fund Admiral Shares (VINAX) charges an expense ratio of 0.09%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is VINAX?

Vanguard Industrials Index Fund Admiral Shares (VINAX) manages $9.10B 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 VINAX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was VINAX launched?

Vanguard Industrials Index Fund Admiral Shares (VINAX) launched in May 2006 and is managed by Vanguard.

How has VINAX performed?

VINAX'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.