Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO)
| Assets | $82.80B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.04% |
| PE Ratio | 21.50 |
| Shares Out | 991.97M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $4.14 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.48% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | 31.96% |
| 1-Year Return | +14.75% |
| Volume | 684,029 |
| Open | 278.58 |
| Previous Close | 277.78 |
| Day's Range | 277.38 - 280.41 |
| 52-Week Low | 223.65 |
| 52-Week High | 285.60 |
| Beta | 1.03 |
| Holdings | 309 |
| Inception Date | Jan 26, 2004 |
About VO
Fund Home PageThe Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the CRSP US Mid Cap index. The fund tracks a market cap-weighted index of mid-cap stocks in the US. VO was launched on Jan 26, 2004 and is issued by Vanguard.
Top 10 Holdings
9.03% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Amphenol Corporation | APH | 1.29% |
| Constellation Energy Corporation | CEG | 1.14% |
| Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | AJG | 1.05% |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated | TDG | 0.93% |
| Motorola Solutions, Inc. | MSI | 0.82% |
| Howmet Aerospace Inc. | HWM | 0.82% |
| DoorDash, Inc. | DASH | 0.81% |
| Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | RCL | 0.74% |
| CRH plc | CRH | 0.73% |
| Newmont Corporation | NEM | 0.70% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2025 | $1.1671 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $1.0928 | Dec 26, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.9474 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $0.9288 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.9735 | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $1.1834 | Dec 27, 2023 |
News
VO: Mid-Caps Are Overpriced And Its Not Close
Markets are dangerously overvalued, with the S&P 500 and mid-caps like VO trading at historically high multiples, increasing downside risk. VO offers strong diversification and profitability among its...
VO: A Solid Mid-Cap Contender For Lofty Risk Adjusted Returns
Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares (VO) is recommended with a buy rating due to its diversified portfolio, low expense ratio, and solid price momentum. VO's portfolio, tracking the CRSP US Mid Cap...
VO: Mid-Caps Still Look Good, But Watching Valuation Trends
I reiterate a buy rating on the Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares due to its decent momentum and attractive valuations. VO has outperformed the S&P 500 since mid-2024, returning almost 14% compar...
VO: Primed For Success
Mid-caps have historically outperformed small and large caps, with Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund ETF being a prime investment due to its strong diversification and low expense ratio. VO is well-position...
VO: Mid All Over
Vanguard Mid-Cap Index ETF's low expense ratio and solid performance make it a leading mid-cap fund. VO has shown recent outperformance, but historically lags behind the S&P 500 and mega caps. Poor ri...
VO: Mid-Caps Looking Good In H2, Weighing The Valuation And Technicals
Stocks put in a strong first half, but gains were concentrated among the megacaps. Large-cap growth outperformed in the first half, with ETFs returning over 20%. Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares...
VO: Mid-Caps Look Better Than Large-Caps, And So Does This Fund
Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares is a good investment option for the next phase of the market cycle, offering more resilience than small-caps. The VO ETF is a passively managed fund with a low e...
Vanguard Has 17 Small And Mid-Cap ETFs. Which Are Best Right Now?
With so many small and mid-cap ETFs out there, which might be the best to own right now. I'll restrict this analysis to Vanguard ETFs which seem to have a reasonable exchange policy and which offers a...
You'd Be Surprised Which Four Vanguard ETFs Have Consistently Beaten Their Category Averages
Most investors have never heard of so-called "factor funds" but four of five such Vanguard factor funds have outperformed Vanguard ETFs of similar composition. Factor funds focus on portfolios that ha...
VO: A Bit Overvalued Compared To Other Peer Mid-Cap ETFs
Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund ETF warrants a hold rating due to a mixed outlook including a high valuation and mediocre growth of its top holding. Mid-cap ETFs offer diversification and stability compar...
VO Is Trading At A Discount, But Downside Risk Remains
Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF is currently undervalued and attractive, with a strong growth outlook. VO's fund price has been in a downward trajectory and is re-testing its October 2022 trough. A possible rece...
VO: Turning Bullish US Mid-Caps - Better Valuations, Bullish Seasonals
Stocks outside the US megacap Magnificent Seven have negative alpha this year. US mid-caps have historically provided the best long-term returns. The Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares is underval...
With Inflation Still High, These ETFs Will Likely Disappoint This Year
Inflation above 2% has a negative impact on stock prices; the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF has averaged poor performance during such years. Various sub-sectors of the stock market and sectors of th...
VO: Decent Performance, But Better Options Are Available
Equities, particularly large cap technology companies, have outperformed other asset classes despite rising interest rates and slowing economic growth. The Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares offer...
I Don't Always Buy ETF - But When I Do, I Prefer Vanguard
While past performance may not continue, Mid-Caps have mostly outperformed over 20 years. And that includes any rolling 10-year period in the same time span.
IJH Vs. VO: Battle Of The Mid-Cap ETFs
IJH and VO track different versions of the U.S. mid-cap market. Expense ratios are just 0.04% and 0.05%, and the two have a combined $212 billion in assets under management. The two have significantly...
VO: Examining The Mid-Cap Potential
Vanguard Mid Cap ETF is one of the popular investment vehicles for gaining exposure to mid-caps. VO charges a very low 0.04% expense ratio and currently pays a 1.40% dividend yield.
VO: Don't Rush, It Will Eventually Get Cheaper
Since my previous article, VO has lost ~16% and provided similar returns compared to the S&P 500. While my fears related to the negative price action have materialized, I believe we're nowhere near a ...
Vanguard Mid Cap ETF: The Middle Risk/Reward Proposition
Mid-cap stocks typically have established business models and can demonstrate strong growth because the law-of-large numbers has yet to kick in. That being the case, a high-quality, well-diversified, ...
Mid-Cap Stocks Rebound to Start Second Quarter
Mid-cap stocks have been performing well, partly due to favorable governmental policies, strong valuations, and broader economic recovery.
VO + VB Vs. VXF: Picking The Better ETF Strategy
VO is the Vanguard Mid Cap ETF, which holds stocks below the Large-Cap US stocks and many investors equate it with the S&P 500 Index.
VO Is A High-Quality Mid-Cap ETF
VO provides exposure to a diversified basket of US mid-cap stocks. This ETF is very well diversified, both across sectors and issuers.
VO: A Short-Term Trade And A Long-Term Investment
The Vanguard Mid Cap ETF's chart suggests that, without accounting for disruptions, the ETF delivers an annual price growth of 25%, so long it is held for the long term.
Tradeweb Exchange-Traded Funds Update - August 2021
Trading activity on the Tradeweb European-listed ETF marketplace amounted to EUR 29.4 billion in August, while the proportion of transactions completed via Tradeweb's Automated Intelligent Execution (...
The Vanguard Mid Cap ETF Is Ideal For Portfolio Diversification
Many investors are under-allocated with respect to the mid-cap sector. As is typical with Vanguard funds, this Mid Cap ETF is a very cost-efficient way for investors to gain additional diversification...