Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institutional Shares
NASDAQ·Asset Management · Financial Services
$182.90$0.18+0.10%
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Frequently Asked Questions About VITSX
What does VITSX invest in?
Launched in 1992, the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund aims to provide investors with comprehensive exposure to the entire American stock market. This encompasses a wide spectrum of companies, ranging from small to large capitalization, and includes both growth and value-oriented businesses. Its primary advantages include notably low expenses, extensive portfolio diversification, and the possibility of favorable tax treatment. For individuals seeking an economical means to achieve broad U.S. equity exposure – and who are prepared for the inherent fluctuations of the stock market – this fund serves as an excellent option. It can function as either a foundational component of an investment portfolio or as the sole allocation to domestic stocks. Regarding 75% of its total assets, the fund operates under specific constraints: it cannot acquire more than 10% of a single company's outstanding voting shares. Furthermore, it is generally prohibited from investing more than 5% of its total capital in any one issuer's securities, unless such an allocation is essential for accurately mirroring its benchmark index. These restrictions do not, however, extend to investments in U.S. government debt or securities issued by its associated entities.
What is the expense ratio of VITSX?
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institutional Shares (VITSX) charges an expense ratio of 0.03%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
How big is VITSX?
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institutional Shares (VITSX) manages $2.30T 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 VITSX actively managed or an index fund?
VITSX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.
When was VITSX launched?
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institutional Shares (VITSX) launched in July 1997 and is managed by Vanguard.
How has VITSX performed?
VITSX'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.
Launched in 1992, the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund aims to provide investors with comprehensive exposure to the entire American stock market. This encompasses a wide spectrum of companies, ranging from small to large capitalization, and includes both growth and value-oriented businesses. Its primary advantages include notably low expenses, extensive portfolio diversification, and the possibility of favorable tax treatment. For individuals seeking an economical means to achieve broad U.S. equity exposure – and who are prepared for the inherent fluctuations of the stock market – this…
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