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Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF
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Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 11, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.83% | -0.68% | +1.39% | +17.03% | +52.52% | +42.50% |
| Flows | +$1.13B | +$2.98B | +$1.80B | +$10.72B | +$19.23B | +$28.98B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +12.81% | +17.64% | +14.86% | +17.55% |
Max drawdown | -4.18% | -13.44% | -18.93% | -27.54% |
Max drawdown duration | 13d | 46d | 211d | 972d |
Time to recover | N/A | 32d | 84d | 641d |
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
Exposure
Data as of January 31, 2026Countries
Sectors
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 287
Top 15 Holdings
Characteristics
The Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF is built to track the CRSP U.S. Mid Cap Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly).
This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Provider | Vanguard |
| N° of holdings | 287 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equities |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 26, 2004 |
| ESG | No |
What type of ETF is VO?
VO is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VO track?
VO tracks the CRSP U.S. Mid Cap Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does VO invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Mid Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Mid Cap.
What is the expense ratio of VO?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VO is 0.03%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VO launched?
VO was launched on January 26, 2004, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VO?
VO is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VO?
As of March 11, 2026, VO manages $93.78 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VO performed recently?
As of March 11, 2026, VO delivered a return of -2.83% over the past month (1M performance), -0.68% over the past three months (3M), and 1.39% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VO?
As of March 11, 2026, VO has seen net flows of +$1.13B in the past month (1M flow) and +$1.80B year-to-date (YTD).
Does VO pay dividends?
As of March 11, 2026, VO has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.5%.
How many holdings are in VO
As of January 31, 2026, VO holds 287 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VO?
As of January 31, 2026, VO holds 287 securities, with 13.18% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VO?
As of January 31, 2026, VO holds a portfolio of 287 underlyings, with its largest positions including NEWMONT CORP, CONSTELLATION ENERGY CORP and SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS PLC. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VO invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, VO has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VO focus on?
As of January 31, 2026, VO is primarily exposed to Industrials, Information Technology and Financials.
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