Vanguard 500 Index Institutional Select Shares (VFFSX)
| Fund Assets | 1.43T |
| Expense Ratio | 0.01% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000,000,000 |
| Turnover | 2.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.72 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.21% |
| Dividend Growth | 5.27% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 304.69 |
| YTD Return | 6.59% |
| 1-Year Return | 14.55% |
| 5-Year Return | 115.40% |
| 52-Week Low | 243.78 |
| 52-Week High | 307.28 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 509 |
| Inception Date | Jun 24, 2016 |
About VFFSX
Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Shares is a mutual fund designed to track the performance of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, which reflects the investment returns of large-capitalization U.S. equities. The fund provides broad exposure to 500 of the largest U.S. companies, representing roughly 80% of the American equity market. By employing a market-capitalization-weighted indexing approach, the fund holds a diversified portfolio that mirrors the composition and risk profile of the S&P 500, spanning sectors such as technology, healthcare, financials, and consumer goods. Notably, its low expense ratio and minimal turnover offer efficient access to large-cap U.S. stocks for institutional investors. The portfolio’s largest allocations are typically in well-known firms like Apple, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, with the top 10 holdings comprising a significant portion of assets. The fund is categorized as “Large Blend” due to its mix of growth and value stocks, aiming to represent the U.S. large-cap opportunity set while minimizing transaction costs. With a low distribution fee and a large asset base, it is recognized for providing a cost-effective, diversified core holding for institutional portfolios seeking to mirror the broader U.S. equity market.
Performance
VFFSX had a total return of 14.55% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.72%.
Equivalent ETF
VFFSX has an equivalent ETF with the ticker symbol VOO, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. This is an ETF from the same fund company that follows the same index. It has an expense ratio of 0.03% compared to 0.01% for VFFSX.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.03% |
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
35.79% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 6.83% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 6.60% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 6.02% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.86% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.83% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.26% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 2.00% |
| Tesla, Inc. | TSLA | 1.93% |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | BRK.B | 1.84% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 1.63% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.9462 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.9719 | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.9288 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.8754 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.9527 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| Mar 22, 2024 | $0.8242 | Mar 25, 2024 |