Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Index Fund
Fund
VSMSX
Price as of:
$514.63
- $0.80
- 0.16%
Primary Theme
fund company
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
15.3%
1 yr return
33.7%
3 Yr Avg Return
14.4%
5 Yr Avg Return
5.5%
Net Assets
$5.8 B
Holdings in Top 10
5.8%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$515.4
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.03%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 18.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$5,000,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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VSMSX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 15.3%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 14.4%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 5.5%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 1.26%
- Dividend Yield 1.2%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Index Fund
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Fund Family NameThe Vanguard Group, Inc.
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Inception DateApr 01, 2011
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInstl
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerWilliam Coleman
Fund Description
The Fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the S&P SmallCap 600® Index (the “Target Index”). The Target Index measures the performance of small-capitalization companies in the United States. Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the stocks that make up the Target Index. The Fund attempts to replicate the Target Index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the Target Index, holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Target Index.
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VSMSX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VSMSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 15.3% | -3.4% | 36.4% | 43.97% |
| 1 Yr | 33.7% | -2.2% | 70.4% | 39.06% |
| 3 Yr | 14.4%* | 0.0% | 27.0% | 66.05% |
| 5 Yr | 5.5%* | -5.7% | 28.4% | 64.86% |
| 10 Yr | 10.7%* | 2.2% | 15.5% | 43.53% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VSMSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.6% | -59.8% | 21.0% | 37.96% |
| 2024 | 7.0% | -45.8% | 22.7% | 34.69% |
| 2023 | 14.3% | -19.9% | 29.0% | 46.61% |
| 2022 | -17.5% | -59.3% | 118.2% | 27.27% |
| 2021 | 25.2% | -27.4% | 39.3% | 7.74% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VSMSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 15.3% | -3.4% | 36.4% | 43.97% |
| 1 Yr | 33.7% | -2.2% | 70.4% | 39.06% |
| 3 Yr | 14.4%* | 0.0% | 27.0% | 66.05% |
| 5 Yr | 5.5%* | -5.7% | 28.4% | 64.86% |
| 10 Yr | 10.7%* | 2.2% | 15.5% | 43.53% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VSMSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.0% | -7.3% | 22.4% | 66.33% |
| 2024 | 8.6% | -14.7% | 32.4% | 73.27% |
| 2023 | 16.0% | -7.1% | 31.8% | 58.11% |
| 2022 | -16.2% | -45.2% | 123.7% | 42.56% |
| 2021 | 26.7% | 0.0% | 45.6% | 25.52% |
NAV & Total Return History
VSMSX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VSMSX | Category Low | Category High | VSMSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 5.8 B | 825 K | 177 B | 7.14% |
| Number of Holdings | 609 | 2 | 2429 | 23.06% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 315 M | 164 K | 14 B | 25.10% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 5.83% | 3.9% | 110.2% | 94.88% |
Top 10 Holdings
- SOLSTICE ADV MAT 0.79%
- MOOG INC-CLASS A 0.61%
- INTERDIGITAL INC 0.60%
- CARETRUST REI 0.58%
- Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund 0.57%
- SITIME CORP 0.55%
- EASTMAN CHEMICAL 0.55%
- LKQ CORP 0.54%
- SANMINA CORP 0.54%
- PRIMORIS SERVICE 0.52%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VSMSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.83% | 4.13% | 107.43% | 5.71% |
| Cash | 0.57% | 0.00% | 41.75% | 82.04% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.27% | 84.69% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.17% | 84.66% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 148.81% | 85.71% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.09% | 55.42% | 91.43% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VSMSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 16.86% | 0.00% | 34.45% | 30.17% |
| Industrials | 15.50% | 8.23% | 37.42% | 60.95% |
| Technology | 12.69% | 0.00% | 43.95% | 70.45% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 11.72% | 0.99% | 47.79% | 36.78% |
| Healthcare | 11.48% | 0.00% | 26.53% | 65.70% |
| Real Estate | 9.37% | 0.00% | 29.43% | 21.28% |
| Energy | 6.49% | 0.00% | 37.72% | 45.87% |
| Basic Materials | 5.76% | 0.00% | 16.91% | 30.37% |
| Consumer Defense | 5.14% | 0.00% | 18.87% | 24.59% |
| Communication Services | 2.94% | 0.00% | 14.85% | 45.66% |
| Utilities | 2.06% | 0.00% | 18.58% | 61.57% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VSMSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 99.83% | 0.00% | 107.43% | 4.90% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 98.75% | 86.53% |
VSMSX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VSMSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.03% | 0.02% | 18.26% | 99.38% |
| Management Fee | 0.02% | 0.00% | 1.25% | 1.84% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.45% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VSMSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VSMSX 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.
| VSMSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 18.00% | 1.00% | 314.00% | 12.44% |
VSMSX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VSMSX | Category Low | Category High | VSMSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.21% | 0.00% | 42.47% | 34.49% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VSMSX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annually | Quarterly | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VSMSX | Category Low | Category High | VSMSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.26% | -2.40% | 2.49% | 4.13% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VSMSX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $6.225 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $6.367 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $5.939 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $5.312 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $4.960 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2020 | $3.705 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2019 | $4.227 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2018 | $3.510 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2017 | $3.121 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2016 | $2.488 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2015 | $2.649 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2014 | $2.294 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2013 | $1.764 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2012 | $2.094 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2011 | $1.014 | OrdinaryDividend |
VSMSX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
William Coleman
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 25, 2013
8.6
8.6%
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.
Donald Butler
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 14, 2015
6.47
6.5%
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.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 49.61 | 7.09 | 0.54 |