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VXF
Passive ETF
NYSE

Vanguard Extended Market ETF

The Vanguard Extended Market ETF (VXF) seeks to track the S&P Completion Index, which includes all U.S. stocks traded on major exchanges except those in the S&P 500. This makes the fund a way to gain exposure to small- and mid-sized companies that complement large-cap holdings. The index is broadly diversified across industries, providing investors with access to a wide portion of the U.S. equity market outside of the largest firms. To replicate the index, the fund uses a sampling strategy rather than holding every security, selecting a collection of stocks that collectively mirror the index’s characteristics. These characteristics include...

Passive ETF
Last update 3/12/2026 at 1:30 PM
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Closed
This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
-0.15%
Last Price
$205.45
% Change
-2.17%
1W flows
+$27M
1m flows
+$562M
AuM
$25.76B
E/R
0.05%
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Trading data

Last sale
3/12/2026 at 1:30 PM
$205.45
Previous close
$210.00
Consolidated volume
03/11/2026
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Average volume
30 days
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Average discount or premium
30 days
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Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
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VXF performance and flow charts

Performance

-4.0-3.0-2.0-1.00.0%Feb 11Feb 19Feb 26Mar 5

Flows

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Historic performance and flows

Data as of March 11, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.-3.78%-3.07%+0.44%+22.89%+62.58%+21.30%
Flows+$562M+$138M+$642M+$1.61B+$3.97B+$6.25B
Data as of March 11, 2026

Volatility and drawdown

3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility+16.91%+22.97%+19.90%+22.28%
Max drawdown
-5.96%-17.18%-26.84%-36.33%
Max drawdown duration
48d46d265d1093d
Time to recover
N/A32d141d874d

Replication quality

Data as of February 27, 2026
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Exposure

Data as of January 31, 2026

Countries

USA
92.13%
Other
7.87%

Sectors

Information Technology
16.35%
Industrials
15.97%
Financials
13.39%
Health Care
12.07%
Consumer Discretionary
9.44%
Other
32.79%

Diversification

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 3,286

8.66%

Top 15 Holdings

VERTIV HOLDINGS
0.9%
MARVELL TECHNOLOGY
0.86%
SNOWFLAKE INC
0.82%
CLOUDFLARE INC
0.7%
US31488V1070
0.62%
CHENIERE ENERGY
0.57%
ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS
0.56%
ROBLOX
0.54%
MICROSTRATEGY
0.5%
US7731211089
0.47%
CIENA
0.45%
INSMED
0.42%
US19247G1076
0.42%
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
0.41%
NATERA
0.4%

Characteristics

The Vanguard Extended Market ETF is built to track the S&P Completion 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 strategyPassive
ProviderVanguard
N° of holdings3286
Replication methodDirect (Physical)
Asset classEquities
Dividend policyDistributing
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateDecember 27, 2001
ESGNo

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Frequently asked questions about VXF

What type of ETF is VXF?

VXF is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Vanguard.

What index does VXF track?

VXF tracks the S&P Completion Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.

What does VXF invest in?

This ETF provides exposure to Mid and Small-Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Multi-Factor.

What is the expense ratio of VXF?

The total expense ratio (TER) of VXF is 0.05%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.

When was VXF launched?

VXF was launched on December 27, 2001, marking its entry into the ETF market.

Who is the issuer of VXF?

VXF is issued by Vanguard.

What is the AUM of VXF?

As of March 11, 2026, VXF manages $25.76 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.

How has VXF performed recently?

As of March 11, 2026, VXF delivered a return of -3.78% over the past month (1M performance), -3.07% over the past three months (3M), and 0.44% year-to-date (YTD).

What are the recent fund flows for VXF?

As of March 11, 2026, VXF has seen net flows of +$562M in the past month (1M flow) and +$642M year-to-date (YTD).

Does VXF pay dividends?

As of March 11, 2026, VXF has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.13%.

How many holdings are in VXF

As of January 31, 2026, VXF holds 3286 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.

How diversified is VXF?

As of January 31, 2026, VXF holds 3286 securities, with 8.66% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the top holdings of VXF?

As of January 31, 2026, VXF holds a portfolio of 3286 underlyings, with its largest positions including VERTIV HOLDINGS, MARVELL TECHNOLOGY and SNOWFLAKE INC. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.

What countries or regions does VXF invest in?

As of January 31, 2026, VXF has its largest geographic exposures in USA.

What sectors or themes does VXF focus on?

As of January 31, 2026, VXF is primarily exposed to Information Technology, Industrials and Financials.

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