- What are the top holdings of VITSX?
- A machine-readable holdings disclosure for Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institutional Shares (VITSX) is not available from our data sources — fund families sometimes register portfolio filings under a sibling share class or outside the SEC's structured datasets. Rather than estimate, we leave the section blank; the issuer's website carries the authoritative portfolio list.
- What sectors does VITSX invest in?
- Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institutional Shares (VITSX) allocates across the sectors shown above. The largest exposure tops the list; the rest follow in descending weight order.
- What sector is VITSX most exposed to?
- VITSX's full sector breakdown is on the Sectors tab. The largest sector weight is shown there along with the rest of the allocation.
- Is VITSX a US-only fund?
- The country allocation card on this page shows VITSX's geographic exposure. Funds with > 95% US weight are effectively US-only; international or global funds will show meaningful weights across multiple countries.
- 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.
