Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Institutional Shares (VIEIX) Research

This fund offers investors an economical and comprehensive avenue to access U.S. equities from companies outside the very largest corporations. Comprising roughly 3,000 distinct holdings, it provides significant diversification across numerous sectors, collectively representing approximately one-quarter of the total market capitalization of the American stock market. However, investors should be aware that its dedicated focus on these smaller-to-mid-sized companies means it is inherently subject to greater market volatility compared to funds concentrated on larger, more established corporations. This fund is specifically designed to act as an ideal counterpart to the Vanguard 500 Index Fund, as the combination of both vehicles delivers full, diversified representation across the entirety of the U.S. equity landscape.

Market snapshot

Symbol
VIEIX
Price
$182.93
Day change
+1.66%
Market cap
$95.3B
52-week range
142.88-183.15
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management

Peer companies

  • iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG)
  • iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH)
  • iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR)
  • SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPLG)
  • Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund Admiral Shares (VDADX)
  • Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares (VEMAX)
  • Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund Admiral Shares (VHYAX)
  • Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG)

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