# Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF (VIOO): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vioo 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 ETF invests in the S&P Small-Cap 600 Index, comprising 600 smaller U.S. companies. Its primary goal is to closely track the returns of this index, which serves as a key indicator for the broader U.S. small-capitalization stock market. While offering substantial potential for capital appreciation, its share value typically experiences more significant fluctuations compared to bond-holding funds. Therefore, it is best suited for investors with long-term financial objectives focused on substantial growth. A 2-for-1 stock split was executed on March 14, 2023, which reduced the per-share pr... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $128.62 | | Expense Ratio | 0.07% | | Assets Under Management | $6.10B | | NAV | $128.65 | | Holdings Count | 604 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 1.17% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $1.51 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Annual | | 52-Week Range | $104.26 – $139.70 | | Beta | 1.04 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $1.5077 /share - Ex-date: 2025-12-22 - Pay date: 2025-12-24 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does VIOO invest in? This ETF invests in the S&P Small-Cap 600 Index, comprising 600 smaller U.S. companies. Its primary goal is to closely track the returns of this index, which serves as a key indicator for the broader U.S. small-capitalization stock market. While offering substantial potential for capital appreciation, its share value typically experiences more significant fluctuations compared to bond-holding funds. Therefore, it is best suited for investors with long-term financial objectives focused on substantial growth. A 2-for-1 stock split was executed on March 14, 2023, which reduced the per-share price while proportionally increasing the number of outstanding shares. Historical share price data has typically not been retroactively adjusted for this event, except where indicated for market data. It's important to note that despite certain displayed data possibly reflecting both pre- and post-split prices, the fund's overall investment returns were unaffected by this corporate action. ### What is the expense ratio of VIOO? Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF (VIOO) charges an expense ratio of 0.07%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is VIOO? Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF (VIOO) manages $6.10B 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 VIOO actively managed or an index fund? VIOO's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was VIOO launched? Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF (VIOO) launched in September 2010 and is managed by Vanguard. ### How has VIOO performed? VIOO'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 VIOO pay a dividend? Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF (VIOO) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.17%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does VIOO pay dividends? Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF pays dividends Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is VIOO's dividend yield? VIOO's trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.17%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is VIOO's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for VIOO was 2025-12-22. The next ex-date typically follows Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will VIOO's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.07% 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 VIOO charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from VIOO'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 VIOO cost more than a fund like VOO? VIOO's strategy (current expense ratio 0.07%) 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 VIOO sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to VIOO? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as VIOO (0.07%) 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/vioo - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vioo/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vioo/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vioo/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vioo/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.