Vanguard Growth ETF to Execute 6-for-1 Stock Split on April 21
Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF will implement a 6-for-1 stock split on April 21, 2026, reducing its share price and enhancing accessibility for smaller investors. Its investment strategy, portfolio holdings and sub-0.1% expense ratio will remain unchanged after the split.
1. Stock Split Details
Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF will carry out a 6-for-1 stock split on April 21, 2026, issuing six shares for each existing share at the market close on the split date.
2. Impact on Accessibility and Trading
With the current share price near $492.56, the split will lower the per-share price to around $82, aiming to improve affordability and boost daily trading volume among smaller investors.
3. Investment Strategy and Expenses Maintained
The fund’s underlying portfolio of large-cap U.S. growth stocks, its investment approach and its expense ratio below 0.1% will remain unchanged throughout and after the split.
4. Simultaneous Vanguard ETF Splits
Vanguard Information Technology ETF and Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF are also scheduled for 6-for-1 splits on the same day, indicating a broader move to increase accessibility across Vanguard’s growth-focused offerings.