# Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (VIOG): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/viog for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Vanguard · Asset class: Small/Micro Cap Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2010-09-07 This fund primarily invests in the equity securities of companies found within the S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth Index. This benchmark is composed of growth-oriented smaller U.S. companies and is widely regarded as a barometer for the performance of domestic small-capitalization growth stocks. The ETF's primary objective is to mirror the returns of this underlying index as closely as possible. While offering substantial potential for capital appreciation, the value of its shares typically experiences greater volatility than funds holding fixed-income instruments. Consequently, it is most appropr... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $138.61 | | Expense Ratio | 0.10% | | Assets Under Management | $1.00B | | NAV | $138.67 | | Holdings Count | 341 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 0.78% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $1.09 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $114.18 – $154.43 | | Beta | 1.06 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.2571 /share - Ex-date: 2026-09-28 - Pay date: 2026-09-30 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does VIOG invest in? This fund primarily invests in the equity securities of companies found within the S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth Index. This benchmark is composed of growth-oriented smaller U.S. companies and is widely regarded as a barometer for the performance of domestic small-capitalization growth stocks. The ETF's primary objective is to mirror the returns of this underlying index as closely as possible. While offering substantial potential for capital appreciation, the value of its shares typically experiences greater volatility than funds holding fixed-income instruments. Consequently, it is most appropriate for investors with long-term financial goals where maximizing growth is a key priority. On March 14, 2023, a 2-for-1 share split was executed, which led to a reduced price per share and a proportional rise in the number of outstanding shares. Historical share price data generally does not reflect this adjustment, apart from instances where market data is specifically indicated as being split-adjusted. Although some reported data may show both pre- and post-split prices, it is crucial to understand that this corporate action had no impact on investment returns. ### What is the expense ratio of VIOG? Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (VIOG) charges an expense ratio of 0.10%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is VIOG? Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (VIOG) manages $1.00B 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 VIOG actively managed or an index fund? VIOG's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was VIOG launched? Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (VIOG) launched in September 2010 and is managed by Vanguard. ### How has VIOG performed? VIOG'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 VIOG pay a dividend? Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (VIOG) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.78%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does VIOG pay dividends? Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth 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 VIOG's dividend yield? VIOG's trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.78%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is VIOG's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for VIOG was 2026-09-28. 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 VIOG's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.10% 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 VIOG charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from VIOG'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 VIOG cost more than a fund like VOO? VIOG's strategy (current expense ratio 0.10%) 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 VIOG sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to VIOG? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as VIOG (0.10%) 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/viog - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/viog/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/viog/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/viog/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/viog/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.