Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF Surpasses $95B AUM with 0.03% Fees and 10.8% Return
Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO) holds $95.2 billion in assets and charges a 0.03% expense ratio, making it the least expensive mid-cap blend ETF. It has returned 4.44% year to date and 10.8% over the past 12 months while offering a 1.46% dividend yield.
1. Fund Overview
Launched on January 26, 2004, Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO) tracks the CRSP US Mid Cap Index, covering companies ranked between 70% and 85% of the US investable market. The fund has amassed $95.2 billion in assets under management, offering broad mid-cap blend exposure.
2. Cost Structure
VO charges an annual expense ratio of just 0.03%, the lowest in its mid-cap blend category, and yields 1.46% on a 12-month trailing basis. Its low fees enhance long-term compounding potential for investors.
3. Performance Metrics
The ETF has delivered a 4.44% return year to date and a 10.8% gain over the past 12 months. Over the 52-week range, VO has traded between $228.54 and $303.71 and carries a three-year beta of 1.03 with a 14.85% standard deviation.
4. Portfolio Composition
VO holds approximately 297 positions with the largest sector weights in Industrials (18.5%), Financials and Information Technology. Top individual holdings include Constellation Energy Corp (1.2%), Newmont Corp and Robinhood Markets.