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The Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Investor Shares (NAESX) operates as an index fund that seeks to provide investors with exposure to the U.S. small-cap equity market. The fund holds a strong diversity, with nearly 1,500 total holdings, allowing investors to gain exposure to a wide variety of stocks through just one ticker. As a small cap product, NAESX will come with a high risk/reward outlook, as small caps tend to be quite volatile. On the flip side, small cap companies typically have the most room for growth and can potentially provide investors with handsome returns over the long run.
NAESX would not be considered a core building block in your portfolio, but rather as a complement to existing equity exposure, especially one that is lacking in small caps. Given its volatility, older investors or those closer to retirement would probably not grant this fund much weight, if any, but those that have long horizons may find themselves able to take on the risk for the potential reward. Investors should note that NAESX carries a small dividend yield as well. The fund charges 24 basis points for investment and maintains an accessible minimum investment threshold of just $3,000.
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| Period | NAESX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 14.7% | -5.3% | 30.4% | 15.18% |
| 1 Yr | -6.3% | -64.6% | 3.0% | 3.79% |
| 3 Yr | 7.6%* | -41.0% | 21.9% | 2.75% |
| 5 Yr | 5.9%* | -36.3% | 9.2% | 2.78% |
| 10 Yr | 11.8%* | -15.3% | 17.6% | 4.05% |
* Annualized
| Period | NAESX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -10.7% | -67.3% | 0.4% | 3.79% |
| 2017 | 14.6% | -26.8% | 36.3% | 7.10% |
| 2016 | 16.4% | -36.7% | 34.1% | 54.72% |
| 2015 | -5.1% | -59.6% | 10.0% | 17.22% |
| 2014 | 6.0% | -35.4% | 76.2% | 8.77% |
| Period | NAESX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 14.7% | -5.3% | 30.4% | 15.18% |
| 1 Yr | -5.5% | -42.6% | 7.3% | 4.88% |
| 3 Yr | 9.0%* | -25.6% | 21.9% | 5.77% |
| 5 Yr | 7.4%* | -25.2% | 13.9% | 5.28% |
| 10 Yr | 13.2%* | -8.8% | 20.0% | 3.15% |
* Annualized
| Period | NAESX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -9.4% | -47.8% | 1.5% | 7.86% |
| 2017 | 16.1% | -26.8% | 52.6% | 11.75% |
| 2016 | 18.2% | -24.6% | 34.1% | 58.06% |
| 2015 | -3.8% | -59.6% | 21.1% | 27.78% |
| 2014 | 7.4% | -27.6% | 76.2% | 17.25% |
| NAESX | Category Low | Category High | NAESX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 94.3 B | 2.77 M | 92.9 B | 0.54% |
| Number of Holdings | 1409 | 13 | 4244 | 10.03% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 3.02 B | 958 K | 3.42 B | 1.36% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 3.20% | 2.6% | 337.4% | 95.93% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | NAESX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 97.57% | 0.00% | 101.25% | 49.86% |
| Cash | 2.44% | -0.82% | 42.98% | 51.49% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.98% | 66.12% |
| Other | 0.00% | -11.67% | 12.74% | 67.75% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.29% | 67.21% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -41.00% | 105.80% | 65.58% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | NAESX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 17.47% | 0.14% | 40.59% | 24.73% |
| Industrials | 15.47% | 0.13% | 52.49% | 62.23% |
| Financial Services | 13.42% | 0.00% | 39.50% | 77.45% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 12.07% | 0.00% | 31.34% | 53.80% |
| Real Estate | 11.42% | 0.00% | 36.84% | 5.16% |
| Healthcare | 11.35% | 0.00% | 23.37% | 49.73% |
| Basic Materials | 5.45% | 0.00% | 33.77% | 45.92% |
| Consumer Defense | 3.59% | 0.00% | 13.34% | 45.92% |
| Energy | 3.20% | 0.00% | 15.27% | 45.38% |
| Utilities | 3.07% | 0.00% | 7.52% | 36.68% |
| Communication Services | 1.02% | 0.00% | 10.54% | 35.60% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | NAESX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 96.74% | 0.00% | 101.13% | 39.02% |
| Non US | 0.83% | 0.00% | 93.92% | 68.83% |
| NAESX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.17% | 0.00% | 3.96% | 96.20% |
| Management Fee | 0.15% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 7.59% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 0.47% | N/A |
| NAESX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
| NAESX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
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.
| NAESX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 15.00% | 3.00% | 794.40% | 5.43% |
| NAESX | Category Low | Category High | NAESX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.12% | 0.00% | 0.04% | 8.94% |
| NAESX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2019 | $0.206 |
| Dec 24, 2018 | $0.324 |
| Sep 28, 2018 | $0.284 |
| Jun 22, 2018 | $0.161 |
| Mar 22, 2018 | $0.196 |
| Dec 21, 2017 | $0.352 |
| Sep 20, 2017 | $0.236 |
| Jun 21, 2017 | $0.107 |
| Mar 24, 2017 | $0.182 |
| Dec 22, 2016 | $0.340 |
| Sep 20, 2016 | $0.256 |
| Jun 14, 2016 | $0.128 |
| Mar 15, 2016 | $0.133 |
| Dec 23, 2015 | $0.287 |
| Sep 25, 2015 | $0.406 |
| Mar 25, 2015 | $0.024 |
| Dec 22, 2014 | $0.707 |
| Mar 25, 2014 | $0.001 |
| Dec 24, 2013 | $0.611 |
| Mar 20, 2013 | $0.006 |
| Dec 24, 2012 | $0.654 |
| Mar 22, 2012 | $0.008 |
| Dec 23, 2011 | $0.395 |
| Mar 23, 2011 | $0.002 |
| Dec 27, 2010 | $0.357 |
| Mar 23, 2010 | $0.004 |
| Dec 24, 2009 | $0.269 |
| Mar 23, 2009 | $0.007 |
| Dec 24, 2008 | $0.393 |
| Mar 12, 2008 | $0.011 |
| Dec 20, 2007 | $0.406 |
| Mar 22, 2007 | $0.006 |
| Dec 22, 2006 | $0.353 |
| Mar 20, 2006 | $0.005 |
| Dec 27, 2005 | $0.288 |
| Mar 21, 2005 | $0.002 |
| Jan 03, 2005 | $0.265 |
| Jan 02, 2004 | $0.204 |
| Jan 02, 2003 | $0.192 |
| Jan 02, 2002 | $0.225 |
| NAESX | Category Low | Category High | NAESX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.34% | -2.53% | 2.35% | 6.25% |
| NAESX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Manager
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 27, 2016
3.26
3.3%
William Coleman, Portfolio Manager. He has worked in investment management since joining Vanguard in 2006. Education: B.S., King’s College; M.S., Saint Joseph’s University.
Manager
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 27, 2016
3.26
3.3%
Gerard C. O’Reilly, Principal of Vanguard Group, Inc. . O'Reilly has been with Vanguard since 1992, has managed investment portfolios since 1994, O'Reilly has managed stock index portfolios since 1994. Education: B.S., Villanova University.
Tenure Analysis
Category Low
0.0
Category High
27.92
Category Average
6.66
Category Mode
6.12
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