Vanguard S&P 500 Value ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About VOOV

What does VOOV invest in?

This exchange-traded fund (ETF) primarily invests in value-oriented companies included in the S&P 500 Value Index, which comprises value stocks from the broader S&P 500. Its central aim is to replicate the returns of this index, widely recognized as a representative measure of U.S. value stock performance. The fund presents substantial opportunities for capital growth, though its share price experiences greater fluctuations compared to funds focused on bonds. This makes it an appropriate choice for long-term investment horizons where significant asset appreciation is a primary objective. With respect to 75% of its total assets, the fund observes specific constraints: it may not purchase over 10% of any single issuer’s outstanding voting securities, nor may more than 5% of its total assets be allocated to the securities of one issuer, except when vital for maintaining alignment with its target index composition. These limitations do not apply to U.S. government or agency obligations.

What is the expense ratio of VOOV?

Vanguard S&P 500 Value ETF (VOOV) charges an expense ratio of 0.07%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is VOOV?

Vanguard S&P 500 Value ETF (VOOV) manages $6.80B 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 VOOV actively managed or an index fund?

VOOV is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (VOOV's is 0.07%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was VOOV launched?

Vanguard S&P 500 Value ETF (VOOV) launched in September 2010 and is managed by Vanguard.

How has VOOV performed?

VOOV'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.