Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Investor Shares (VIMSX)
| Fund Assets | 213.76B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.17% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 16.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.08 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.26% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.17% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 84.52 |
| YTD Return | 7.99% |
| 1-Year Return | 18.29% |
| 5-Year Return | 44.98% |
| 52-Week Low | 72.76 |
| 52-Week High | 85.42 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 300 |
| Inception Date | May 21, 1998 |
About VIMSX
Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Investor Shares is a mutual fund designed to replicate the performance of the CRSP US Mid Cap Index, which covers a broad spectrum of medium-sized U.S. companies. This fund employs a passive management strategy, aiming to deliver returns in line with its benchmark by investing in a diversified portfolio of mid-cap stocks. These stocks typically represent companies that are well-established but not dominant in their industries, offering a balance of growth potential and financial stability. Notable features of this fund include its extensive diversification—holding over 300 stocks—with no significant concentration in any single company or sector. The fund's portfolio closely mirrors the sector weights and style of its peer group, while its market-cap weighted approach helps reduce unnecessary trading and associated costs. With a relatively low expense ratio of 0.17% and a minimum investment requirement of $3,000, the fund is recognized for its cost efficiency. Regular quarterly dividends and a disciplined approach to turnover further enhance its appeal. In the broader market context, this fund offers investors core exposure to U.S. mid-cap equities, serving as a foundational holding in diversified portfolios seeking to capture the growth dynamics of mid-sized firms.
Performance
VIMSX had a total return of 18.29% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.01%.
Top 10 Holdings
10.63% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Western Digital Corporation | WDC | 1.49% |
| Seagate Technology Holdings plc | STX | 1.48% |
| Vertiv Holdings Co | VRT | 1.25% |
| Quanta Services, Inc. | PWR | 1.10% |
| Howmet Aerospace Inc. | HWM | 0.98% |
| Constellation Energy Corporation | CEG | 0.97% |
| Cummins Inc. | CMI | 0.94% |
| SLB N.V. | SLB | 0.86% |
| CRH plc | CRH | 0.80% |
| Valero Energy Corporation | VLO | 0.76% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | $0.2639 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.2887 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.2562 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.2682 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.2928 | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.2753 | Dec 24, 2024 |