Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Investor Shares (VPMCX) Research
This growth-oriented fund primarily invests in large and mid-sized companies, operating with a long-term outlook, exceptionally low portfolio turnover, and a time-tested investment approach. Established in 1984, PRIMECAP Management Company, the fund's advisor, employs a unique strategy where several portfolio managers independently oversee distinct segments of the portfolio. This multi-manager structure is designed to promote a variety of investment viewpoints. A key risk factor is the fund's potential for significant concentration in a handful of sectors, most notably technology and health care. This sectoral focus can lead to considerable short-term performance fluctuations, particularly when these industries experience strong rallies or downturns. Investors seeking to enhance an already diversified portfolio, and who possess a long-term investment horizon, may find this fund suitable as a supplementary holding.
Market snapshot
- Symbol
- VPMCX
- Price
- $228.75
- Day change
- +2.62%
- Market cap
- $93.8B
- 52-week range
- 165.97-228.75
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
Peer companies
- American Funds American Mutual Fund (AMFCX)
- American Funds AMCAP Fund (AMPFX)
- American Funds American Mutual Fund (AMRFX)
- First Eagle Global Fund (SGENX)
- Vanguard Balanced Index Fund (VBINX)
- Vanguard Target Retirement 2055 Fund (VFFVX)
- Vanguard Target Retirement 2050 Fund (VFIFX)
- Vanguard Target Retirement 2025 Fund (VTTVX)
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