Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO)

NYSEARCA: VO · Real-Time Price · USD
264.84
-0.44 (-0.17%)
Mar 25, 2025, 4:00 PM EST - Market closed
-0.17%
Assets $75.45B
Expense Ratio 0.04%
PE Ratio 22.27
Shares Out 991.97M
Dividend (ttm) $4.89
Dividend Yield 1.85%
Ex-Dividend Date Dec 23, 2024
Payout Ratio 41.12%
1-Year Return +7.72%
Volume 443,628
Open 265.47
Previous Close 265.28
Day's Range 263.56 - 265.89
52-Week Low 234.18
52-Week High 285.60
Beta 1.11
Holdings 321
Inception Date Jan 26, 2004

The 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.

Asset Class Equity
Category Mid-Cap Blend
Region North America
Stock Exchange NYSEARCA
Ticker Symbol VO
ETF Provider Vanguard
Index Tracked CRSP US Mid Cap

Top 10 Holdings

8.99% of assets
Name Symbol Weight
Welltower Inc. WELL 1.14%
Palantir Technologies Inc. PLTR 1.03%
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. AJG 1.00%
Amphenol Corporation APH 0.95%
Constellation Energy Corporation CEG 0.94%
Motorola Solutions, Inc. MSI 0.87%
TransDigm Group Incorporated TDG 0.87%
DoorDash, Inc. DASH 0.77%
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. RCL 0.71%
ONEOK, Inc. OKE 0.70%
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Dividends

Ex-Dividend Amount Pay Date
Dec 23, 2024 $1.0928 Dec 26, 2024
Sep 26, 2024 $1.895 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
Sep 21, 2023 $0.7778 Sep 26, 2023
Full Dividend History

News

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...

4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

6 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

9 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

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1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

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.

2 years ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

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2 years ago - Seeking Alpha

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.

2 years ago - Seeking Alpha

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 ...

2 years ago - Seeking Alpha

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, ...

3 years ago - Seeking Alpha

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.

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3 years ago - Investopedia

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.

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3 years ago - Seeking Alpha

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.

3 years ago - Seeking Alpha

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.

3 years ago - Seeking Alpha

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 (...

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3 years ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

3 years ago - Seeking Alpha

IShares Russell 2000 ETF And Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF Ranked Top Smart Beta ETFs

Q.ai's deep learning algorithms have identified several top US SMID Cap Smart Beta ETFs based on fund flows. Diversify your portfolio with these.

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4 years ago - Forbes