Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral Shares

Frequently Asked Questions About VTCAX

What does VTCAX invest in?

This economical index offering provides access to the American communication services industry, encompassing companies involved in telephony, data transfer, and both cellular and wireless communications, as well as those enabling communication and delivering associated content and data across diverse platforms. Its primary drawback stems from its specialized focus, exclusively allocating capital to communication services equities. Investors should anticipate significant price fluctuations from this fund, and thus it is best suited as a minor component within an already broad and varied investment portfolio.

What is the expense ratio of VTCAX?

Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral Shares (VTCAX) charges an expense ratio of 0.09%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is VTCAX?

Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral Shares (VTCAX) 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 VTCAX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was VTCAX launched?

Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral Shares (VTCAX) launched in March 2005 and is managed by Vanguard.

How has VTCAX performed?

VTCAX'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.