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.
Fund Family Vanguard
Category Large Blend
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol VFFSX
Share Class Institutional Select Shares
Index S&P 500 TR
VFFSX had a total return of 16.50% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 15.38%.
