Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund
Name
As of 06/02/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
14.9%
1 yr return
30.1%
3 Yr Avg Return
20.4%
5 Yr Avg Return
6.9%
Net Assets
$89.9 B
Holdings in Top 10
8.4%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.05%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 19.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$3,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 06/02/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
VEXAX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 14.9%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 20.4%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 6.9%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.01%
- Dividend Yield 1.1%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard Extended Market Index Fund
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Fund Family NameVanguard
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Inception DateJun 27, 2016
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassAdmiral
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerDonald Butler
Fund Description
VEXAX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VEXAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 14.9% | -12.4% | 52.4% | 21.94% |
| 1 Yr | 30.1% | -20.3% | 94.5% | 17.09% |
| 3 Yr | 20.4%* | -4.9% | 35.5% | 18.43% |
| 5 Yr | 6.9%* | -6.1% | 33.5% | 23.54% |
| 10 Yr | 12.2%* | 3.6% | 51.6% | 36.41% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VEXAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10.1% | -46.8% | 36.1% | 12.45% |
| 2024 | 15.6% | -16.5% | 83.2% | 28.90% |
| 2023 | 23.6% | -27.7% | 68.0% | 21.82% |
| 2022 | -27.3% | -85.6% | 52.8% | 29.64% |
| 2021 | 11.2% | -74.9% | 238.3% | 18.48% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VEXAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 14.9% | -12.4% | 52.4% | 21.94% |
| 1 Yr | 30.1% | -20.3% | 94.5% | 17.09% |
| 3 Yr | 20.4%* | -4.9% | 35.5% | 18.43% |
| 5 Yr | 6.9%* | -6.1% | 33.5% | 23.54% |
| 10 Yr | 12.2%* | 3.6% | 51.6% | 36.41% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VEXAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11.4% | -20.1% | 39.3% | 24.47% |
| 2024 | 16.9% | -2.3% | 88.8% | 39.03% |
| 2023 | 25.4% | -26.1% | 68.0% | 18.86% |
| 2022 | -26.5% | -67.0% | 56.8% | 41.36% |
| 2021 | 12.5% | -23.5% | 342.2% | 50.22% |
NAV & Total Return History
VEXAX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VEXAX | Category Low | Category High | VEXAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 89.9 B | 4.86 M | 89.9 B | 0.84% |
| Number of Holdings | 3369 | 17 | 3393 | 1.05% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 6.81 B | 653 K | 13.6 B | 2.32% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 8.36% | 5.7% | 97.9% | 98.95% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund 1.99%
- MARVELL TECHNOLO 1.18%
- CLOUDFLARE INC-A 0.90%
- CHENIERE ENERGY 0.84%
- SNOWFLAKE INC 0.71%
- FERGUSON ENTERPR 0.62%
- ALNYLAM PHARMACE 0.60%
- STRATEGY INC 0.54%
- ROBLOX CORP - A 0.51%
- BLOOM ENERGY C-A 0.48%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VEXAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.73% | 49.15% | 114.03% | 16.46% |
| Cash | 2.14% | 0.00% | 50.67% | 40.51% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.18% | 14.15% | 26.16% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 15.48% | 18.99% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.05% | 35.23% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.74% | 38.19% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VEXAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 20.93% | 0.04% | 62.17% | 82.07% |
| Financial Services | 15.23% | 0.00% | 43.01% | 11.60% |
| Industrials | 12.58% | 0.00% | 38.23% | 70.04% |
| Healthcare | 11.66% | 0.00% | 37.06% | 88.82% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 11.12% | 0.00% | 57.41% | 73.42% |
| Real Estate | 9.21% | 0.00% | 19.28% | 8.02% |
| Energy | 5.13% | 0.00% | 62.10% | 13.71% |
| Communication Services | 4.21% | 0.00% | 16.67% | 23.21% |
| Basic Materials | 4.12% | 0.00% | 17.25% | 21.52% |
| Consumer Defense | 3.41% | 0.00% | 16.40% | 24.89% |
| Utilities | 2.39% | 0.00% | 12.94% | 8.44% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VEXAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 99.73% | 46.79% | 114.03% | 16.03% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 33.97% | 48.95% |
VEXAX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VEXAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.05% | 0.01% | 6.54% | 98.31% |
| Management Fee | 0.05% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 1.90% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 0.40% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VEXAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VEXAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| VEXAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 19.00% | 0.00% | 250.31% | 22.04% |
VEXAX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VEXAX | Category Low | Category High | VEXAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.09% | 0.00% | 33.43% | 6.96% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VEXAX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annual | SemiAnnual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VEXAX | Category Low | Category High | VEXAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.01% | -2.24% | 2.75% | 2.34% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VEXAX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | $0.496 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.498 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2025 | $0.437 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.405 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.465 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.437 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.369 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2024 | $0.350 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.513 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 27, 2023 | $0.359 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2023 | $0.377 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2023 | $0.329 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.515 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 22, 2022 | $0.345 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2022 | $0.186 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2022 | $0.112 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2021 | $0.574 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 23, 2021 | $0.203 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 23, 2021 | $0.327 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2021 | $0.460 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2020 | $0.614 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 28, 2020 | $0.300 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2020 | $0.300 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2020 | $0.126 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $0.503 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 13, 2019 | $0.282 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 14, 2019 | $0.223 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2019 | $0.237 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2018 | $0.373 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 25, 2018 | $0.357 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2018 | $0.281 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2018 | $0.246 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2017 | $0.408 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 19, 2017 | $0.215 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 20, 2017 | $0.211 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2017 | $0.223 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2016 | $0.410 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 12, 2016 | $0.231 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 20, 2016 | $0.166 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 18, 2016 | $0.233 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2015 | $0.301 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 22, 2015 | $0.526 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2015 | $0.029 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2014 | $0.865 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2014 | $0.015 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2013 | $0.692 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 19, 2013 | $0.018 | ExtraDividend |
| Dec 21, 2012 | $0.741 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2012 | $0.010 | ExtraDividend |
| Dec 22, 2011 | $0.438 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2011 | $0.010 | ExtraDividend |
| Dec 23, 2010 | $0.387 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2010 | $0.008 | ExtraDividend |
| Dec 23, 2009 | $0.362 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 20, 2009 | $0.013 | ExtraDividend |
| Dec 23, 2008 | $0.440 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 11, 2008 | $0.012 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2007 | $0.515 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2007 | $0.009 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2006 | $0.494 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 17, 2006 | $0.029 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2005 | $0.369 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2004 | $0.316 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2003 | $0.222 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2003 | $0.005 | ExtraDividend |
| Dec 20, 2002 | $0.191 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2001 | $0.210 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2001 | $0.080 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Mar 23, 2001 | $0.730 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 21, 2000 | $0.274 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2000 | $0.770 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 21, 2000 | $2.550 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
VEXAX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Donald Butler
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 30, 1997
24.43
24.4%
Donald M. Butler, CFA, Principal of Vanguard. He has been with Vanguard since 1992; has managed investment portfolios since 1997; and has co-managed the Tax-Managed Capital Appreciation Fund, Tax-Managed Small-Cap Fund, and the stock portion of the Tax-Managed Balanced Fund since 2016. Education: B.S.B.A., Shippensburg University.
William Coleman
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 30, 2017
4.5
4.5%
William A. Coleman, CFA, Portfolio Manager at Vanguard. He has worked in investment management since joining Vanguard in 2006 and has co-managed the Conservative Allocation and Moderate Allocation Portfolios since 2013. Education: B.S., King’s College; M.S., Saint Joseph’s University.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | 36.3 | 9.62 | 11.76 |