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Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF

Broad US mid-cap ETF tracking CRSP US Mid Cap Index. Historically outperformed both large and small caps over long periods. Core mid-cap allocation.

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EquityTER 0.04%Dist.
TER
0.04%
AUM
$60B
CAGR
10.1%
Volatility
17.3%
Sharpe
0.41
Max Drawdown
-54.0%
Data Range
2004-01 → 2026-04

Performance Analysis

Maximum Drawdown History

How far the ETF has fallen from its all-time high at each point. Deeper = more painful.

Current DD0.0%
Worst DD-54.0%
Worst date2009-02

Rolling Returns

Annualized returns over rolling windows. Shows the range of outcomes depending on when you invested.

Avg return9.8%
Best31.7%
Worst-17.3%
% positive88%
232 periods

Key Facts

ISIN
US9229087203
Issuer
Vanguard
Benchmark
CRSP US Mid Cap Index
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.04%
Assets Under Management
$60B approx.
Inception Date
2004-01-26
Domicile
United States
Legal Structure
Open-End Fund
Dividend Policy
Distributing (pays dividends)
Replication Method
Physical (Full Replication)
UCITS Status
✗ Not UCITS
Fund Currency
USD
Primary Exchange
NYSE Arca
Number of Holdings
~350

Top 10 Holdings

Top 10 represent 7.0% of the fund.

1
IDXXIDEXX Laboratories
0.85%
2
DXCMDexCom Inc.
0.80%
3
FICOFair Isaac Corp.
0.78%
4
ITGartner Inc.
0.75%
5
VICIVICI Properties
0.72%
6
DOVDover Corp.
0.68%
7
ANSSANSYS Inc.
0.65%
8
WATWaters Corp.
0.62%
9
ELEstée Lauder
0.60%
10
CDWCDW Corp.
0.55%

Sector Breakdown

Technology
18%
Industrials
16%
Healthcare
14%
Financials
12%
Consumer Discretionary
10%
Real Estate
7%
Consumer Staples
6%
Materials
5%

Source: Official issuer data · Last updated: 2026-05-12

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Who Is This ETF For?

✓General portfolio building block for the asset class it covers.

Key Risks to Consider

• Market risk: equity values can drop 30-50% in severe bear markets.

• Non-UCITS: may have unfavorable tax treatment for non-US investors (US estate tax, withholding tax).

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Data & Methodology

Metadata sourced from official issuer documentation. Price data from Yahoo Finance (monthly adjusted close, includes reinvested dividends and splits). AUM figures are approximate and updated quarterly.

Data source: Yahoo Finance (adjusted close), Vanguard (metadata)Last verified: 2026-04-17

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💬 Frequently Asked Questions

Broad US mid-cap ETF tracking CRSP US Mid Cap Index. Historically outperformed both large and small caps over long periods. Core mid-cap allocation.
VO has a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.04%, which means you pay $4 per year for every $10,000 invested.
Yes, VO is a distributing ETF that pays dividends to shareholders. The frequency depends on the fund's schedule.
VO is a US-domiciled ETF (not UCITS). Non-US investors should consider the US estate tax implications (40% on US assets above $60,000) and the 30% dividend withholding tax (reduced by treaty in some countries).
VO uses full physical replication, meaning it holds all (or nearly all) securities in the CRSP US Mid Cap Index index directly.