What does Vanguard Explorer Value Fund do?

Vanguard Explorer Value Fund (VEVFX) operates in the Asset Management industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

What is VEVFX's market cap?

Vanguard Explorer Value Fund (VEVFX) has a market capitalization of approximately $1.37 billion, as of July 22, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

Does VEVFX pay a dividend?

Yes — Vanguard Explorer Value Fund (VEVFX) pays a dividend annually, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 8.54%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

VEVFX

Vanguard Explorer Value Fund

NASDAQ·Asset Management · Financial Services

$50.33$0.07−0.14%

Market cap$1.37B·Market closed·Jul 22 8:00 PM UTC

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$50.33−$0.07 (−0.14%)today

+12.37%CAGR +2.36%

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Mar 30, 2010Jul 23, 2021 → Jul 22, 2026· 5.0 yrsJul 22, 2026

Key Metrics

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Dividend Yield (FWD)8.54%

Annual Dividend (FWD)$4.30

Dividend Growth (5Y)+67.9%

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Payout Ratio135.7%

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Most Recent Dividend$4.30

Ex-Dividend DateDec 17

Payment DateDec 18

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About Vanguard Explorer Value Fund

The Vanguard Explorer Value Fund targets undervalued small and mid-capitalization American businesses, identified by its expert advisors. Its portfolio management teams each bring over two decades of specialized experience in value-oriented investing. Given its emphasis on smaller and medium-sized companies, this fund typically experiences higher price volatility compared to equity funds focused on larger corporations. It is generally best suited as a complementary holding within an already diversified portfolio, especially for investors with a long-term investment horizon.

Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Asset Management
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: investor.vanguard.com/investment-products/mutual-funds/profile/vevfx

Peers

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AOD

Abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund

Cap

$1.1B

MPIEX

Mondrian International Value Equity Fund

Cap

$1.1B

ARSIX

AMG River Road Small Cap Value I

Cap

$1.0B

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Frequently Asked Questions About VEVFX

What does Vanguard Explorer Value Fund do?: Vanguard Explorer Value Fund (VEVFX) operates in the Asset Management industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.
What is VEVFX's market cap?: Vanguard Explorer Value Fund (VEVFX) has a market capitalization of approximately $1.37 billion, as of July 22, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.
Does VEVFX pay a dividend?: Yes — Vanguard Explorer Value Fund (VEVFX) pays a dividend annually, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 8.54%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.