Vanguard Large Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares (VLCAX)
| Fund Assets | 73.82B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.05% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 3.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.75 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.00% |
| Dividend Growth | 3.22% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 173.93 |
| YTD Return | 10.06% |
| 1-Year Return | 21.55% |
| 5-Year Return | 81.22% |
| 52-Week Low | 144.53 |
| 52-Week High | 176.71 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.01 |
| Holdings | 461 |
| Inception Date | Feb 2, 2004 |
About VLCAX
This fund aims to deliver extensive, cost-efficient exposure to the large-capitalization market by allocating capital to U.S. equities that collectively represent the top 85% of domestic market value. Beyond the inherent volatility of the overall stock market, a key risk stems from its strategy of investing solely in substantial U.S. companies. This concentrated approach could potentially constrain its returns during periods when other market segments achieve superior growth. For long-term investors seeking to invest in prominent U.S. corporations, this fund could be a suitable option. Strict investment guidelines govern three-quarters of the fund's total assets. It is prohibited from acquiring more than 10% of any single issuer's outstanding voting shares, and no purchase should result in more than 5% of the fund's overall assets being allocated to one issuer's securities. These rules are waived only when essential for aligning the fund's composition with its target index. It's important to note that these restrictions do not extend to investments in U.S. government debt or its associated agencies.
Performance
VLCAX had a total return of 21.55% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.89%.
Top 10 Holdings
39.49% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 7.64% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 7.18% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 5.24% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 4.10% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 3.47% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 3.32% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 2.73% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.17% |
| Tesla, Inc. | TSLA | 1.92% |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | MU | 1.71% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | $0.4834 | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | $0.4292 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.4303 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.4091 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.425 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.4451 | Mar 28, 2025 |