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The Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares (VSMAX) is a low-cost, passively managed index fund that tracks the smallest stocks domiciled in the United States. VSMAX tracks the CRSP U.S. Small-Cap Index and employs a full-replication strategy by owning all the stocks in the index. This gives investors exposure to over 1,500 different domestic small-caps. A broad range of sectors and industries are represented by the index.
As an index covering small-cap stocks, VSMAX makes an ideal core position alongside large- and mid-cap U.S. equities. The fund is internally managed by Vanguard.
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| Period | VSMAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 23.8% | -94.0% | 44.2% | 21.32% |
| 1 Yr | 15.1% | -95.2% | 23.7% | 5.75% |
| 3 Yr | 7.6%* | -64.9% | 11.7% | 8.55% |
| 5 Yr | 6.9%* | -45.9% | 40.9% | 13.80% |
| 10 Yr | 11.3%* | -16.0% | 18.7% | 16.62% |
* Annualized
| Period | VSMAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -10.7% | -59.5% | 0.1% | 2.86% |
| 2017 | 14.6% | -36.3% | 36.3% | 6.16% |
| 2016 | 16.4% | -36.7% | 34.1% | 59.22% |
| 2015 | -5.0% | -48.0% | 336.8% | 17.51% |
| 2014 | 6.0% | -29.2% | 15.7% | 10.14% |
| Period | VSMAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 23.8% | -94.0% | 44.0% | 21.62% |
| 1 Yr | 15.1% | -95.2% | 25.0% | 11.06% |
| 3 Yr | 7.6%* | -64.0% | 13.4% | 14.35% |
| 5 Yr | 6.9%* | -43.0% | 43.3% | 25.40% |
| 10 Yr | 11.3%* | -12.2% | 20.7% | 29.15% |
* Annualized
| Period | VSMAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -10.7% | -44.3% | 0.1% | 12.35% |
| 2017 | 14.6% | -26.8% | 52.6% | 17.99% |
| 2016 | 16.4% | -24.6% | 34.1% | 75.61% |
| 2015 | -5.0% | -48.0% | 341.1% | 48.10% |
| 2014 | 6.0% | -29.2% | 15.7% | 29.73% |
| VSMAX | Category Low | Category High | VSMAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 95.3 B | 957 K | 95.3 B | 0.15% |
| Number of Holdings | 1379 | 10 | 2495 | 6.55% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 3.05 B | 51.5 K | 3.05 B | 0.15% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 3.29% | 2.7% | 245.7% | 96.51% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VSMAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 97.59% | 87.29% | 102.51% | 60.41% |
| Cash | 2.40% | -15.54% | 17.79% | 38.57% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | -0.07% | 1.06% | 31.59% |
| Other | 0.00% | -13.55% | 17.25% | 32.90% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.46% | 28.53% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -3.97% | 4.19% | 29.40% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VSMAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 16.71% | 0.00% | 36.91% | 20.26% |
| Industrials | 15.77% | 0.13% | 47.02% | 65.01% |
| Financial Services | 13.99% | 0.00% | 41.84% | 83.53% |
| Real Estate | 12.27% | 0.00% | 23.03% | 4.52% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 11.51% | 0.11% | 35.92% | 54.81% |
| Healthcare | 11.45% | 0.00% | 29.03% | 46.65% |
| Basic Materials | 3.91% | 0.00% | 23.88% | 64.14% |
| Consumer Defense | 3.34% | 0.00% | 15.01% | 61.22% |
| Utilities | 3.27% | 0.00% | 24.54% | 47.38% |
| Communication Services | 2.87% | 0.00% | 15.57% | 17.06% |
| Energy | 2.51% | -0.10% | 23.84% | 64.72% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VSMAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 96.76% | 81.05% | 100.02% | 43.09% |
| Non US | 0.83% | 0.00% | 21.46% | 70.74% |
| VSMAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.05% | 0.00% | 586.45% | 98.38% |
| Management Fee | 0.04% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 2.33% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 0.47% | N/A |
| VSMAX 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 |
| VSMAX 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.
| VSMAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 15.00% | 0.00% | 436.00% | 3.80% |
| VSMAX | Category Low | Category High | VSMAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.73% | 0.00% | 4.19% | 9.32% |
| VSMAX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
| VSMAX | Category Low | Category High | VSMAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.46% | -4.91% | 2.35% | 2.80% |
| VSMAX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2019 | $0.229 |
| Dec 24, 2018 | $0.343 |
| Sep 28, 2018 | $0.310 |
| Jun 22, 2018 | $0.183 |
| Mar 22, 2018 | $0.218 |
| Dec 21, 2017 | $0.372 |
| Sep 20, 2017 | $0.256 |
| Jun 21, 2017 | $0.126 |
| Mar 24, 2017 | $0.203 |
| Dec 22, 2016 | $0.358 |
| Sep 20, 2016 | $0.274 |
| Jun 14, 2016 | $0.145 |
| Mar 15, 2016 | $0.146 |
| Dec 23, 2015 | $0.299 |
| Sep 25, 2015 | $0.460 |
| Mar 25, 2015 | $0.025 |
| Dec 22, 2014 | $0.796 |
| Mar 25, 2014 | $0.004 |
| Dec 24, 2013 | $0.681 |
| Mar 20, 2013 | $0.008 |
| Dec 24, 2012 | $0.711 |
| Mar 22, 2012 | $0.008 |
| Dec 23, 2011 | $0.453 |
| Mar 23, 2011 | $0.003 |
| Dec 27, 2010 | $0.385 |
| Mar 23, 2010 | $0.005 |
| Dec 24, 2009 | $0.299 |
| Mar 23, 2009 | $0.009 |
| Dec 24, 2008 | $0.419 |
| Mar 12, 2008 | $0.012 |
| Dec 20, 2007 | $0.443 |
| Mar 22, 2007 | $0.007 |
| Dec 22, 2006 | $0.381 |
| Mar 20, 2006 | $0.005 |
| Dec 27, 2005 | $0.312 |
| Mar 21, 2005 | $0.003 |
| Jan 03, 2005 | $0.292 |
| Jan 02, 2004 | $0.224 |
| Jan 02, 2003 | $0.207 |
| Jan 02, 2002 | $0.239 |
| Jan 02, 2001 | $0.265 |
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 27, 2016
3.59
3.6%
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.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 27, 2016
3.59
3.6%
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.
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 47.11 | 6.3 | 0.08 |
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