# Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund (VPCCX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vpccx for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Vanguard · Asset class: Large Cap Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2004-12-09 The Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund operates with a long-term vision, remarkably low portfolio turnover, and a consistently applied investment methodology, echoing the philosophy of its sister fund, PRIMECAP. Where it diverges from its sibling PRIMECAP, which exclusively seeks growth stocks, is its balanced approach, investing in companies that display both value and growth characteristics. Investors should be aware of a potential concentration risk, as the fund may heavily weight its portfolio in particular sectors, notably technology and healthcare. This concentrated exposure can lead to shor... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $44.82 | | Expense Ratio | 0.37% | | Assets Under Management | $16.80B | | NAV | $44.82 | | Holdings Count | 174 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 14.25% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $6.39 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Annual | | 52-Week Range | $36.25 – $50.00 | | Beta | 1.02 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $6.3889 /share - Ex-date: 2025-12-17 - Pay date: 2025-12-18 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does VPCCX invest in? The Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund operates with a long-term vision, remarkably low portfolio turnover, and a consistently applied investment methodology, echoing the philosophy of its sister fund, PRIMECAP. Where it diverges from its sibling PRIMECAP, which exclusively seeks growth stocks, is its balanced approach, investing in companies that display both value and growth characteristics. Investors should be aware of a potential concentration risk, as the fund may heavily weight its portfolio in particular sectors, notably technology and healthcare. This concentrated exposure can lead to short-term performance volatility, particularly when these key sectors are either booming or lagging. For long-term investors seeking to enhance an already diversified portfolio, this fund could be an ideal complementary holding. ### What is the expense ratio of VPCCX? Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund (VPCCX) charges an expense ratio of 0.37%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is VPCCX? Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund (VPCCX) manages $16.80B 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 VPCCX actively managed or an index fund? VPCCX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was VPCCX launched? Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund (VPCCX) launched in December 2004 and is managed by Vanguard. ### How has VPCCX performed? VPCCX'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. ### Does VPCCX pay a dividend? Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund (VPCCX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 14.25%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does VPCCX pay dividends? Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund pays dividends Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is VPCCX's dividend yield? VPCCX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 14.25%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is VPCCX's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for VPCCX was 2025-12-17. The next ex-date typically follows Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will VPCCX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.37% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does VPCCX charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from VPCCX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does VPCCX cost more than a fund like VOO? VPCCX's strategy (current expense ratio 0.37%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where VPCCX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to VPCCX? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as VPCCX (0.37%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vpccx - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vpccx/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vpccx/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vpccx/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vpccx/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.