Vanguard Communication Services ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About VOX

What does VOX invest in?

The Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX) endeavors to replicate the investment returns of a specific benchmark index, which gauges the financial performance of companies within the communication services industry. This fund employs a passive management approach, typically utilizing a full-replication strategy to mirror the index's holdings directly. Should regulatory factors require it, a representative sampling strategy may be used instead. The ETF's portfolio includes equities of firms that provide a diverse range of communication offerings, such as traditional telephony, data transfer, cellular, and wireless connectivity, often also distributing associated content and information across various media platforms.

What is the expense ratio of VOX?

Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX) charges an expense ratio of 0.09%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is VOX?

Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX) manages $5.90B 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 VOX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was VOX launched?

Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX) launched in September 2004 and is managed by Vanguard.

How has VOX performed?

VOX'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.