Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About VOT

What does VOT invest in?

This ETF is designed to mirror the investment returns of the CRSP US Mid Cap Growth Index, an index that gauges the performance of mid-sized companies with strong growth characteristics. It provides investors with a straightforward means to replicate the financial outcomes of a varied collection of growing, medium-sized enterprises. The fund adheres to a passively managed, full-replication strategy, seeking to hold all securities within its benchmark index.

What is the expense ratio of VOT?

Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF (VOT) charges an expense ratio of 0.05%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is VOT?

Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF (VOT) manages $34.80B 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 VOT actively managed or an index fund?

VOT's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was VOT launched?

Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF (VOT) launched in August 2006 and is managed by Vanguard.

How has VOT performed?

VOT'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.