Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund Investor Shares (VPCCX)
| Fund Assets | 17.17B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.37% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 11.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 6.39 |
| Dividend Yield | 13.31% |
| Dividend Growth | 166.42% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 48.63 |
| YTD Return | 29.60% |
| 1-Year Return | 54.98% |
| 5-Year Return | 114.28% |
| 52-Week Low | 36.05 |
| 52-Week High | 50.00 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.01 |
| Holdings | 182 |
| Inception Date | Dec 9, 2004 |
About VPCCX
The Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund operates with a long-term vision, remarkably low portfolio turnover, and a consistently applied investment methodology, echoing the philosophy of its sister fund, PRIMECAP. Where it diverges from its sibling PRIMECAP, which exclusively seeks growth stocks, is its balanced approach, investing in companies that display both value and growth characteristics. Investors should be aware of a potential concentration risk, as the fund may heavily weight its portfolio in particular sectors, notably technology and healthcare. This concentrated exposure can lead to short-term performance volatility, particularly when these key sectors are either booming or lagging. For long-term investors seeking to enhance an already diversified portfolio, this fund could be an ideal complementary holding.
Performance
VPCCX had a total return of 54.98% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.93%.
Top 10 Holdings
30.44% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 5.42% |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | MU | 4.03% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 3.47% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 2.97% |
| Flex Ltd. | FLEX | 2.97% |
| Intel Corporation | INTC | 2.83% |
| KLA Corporation | KLAC | 2.44% |
| Vanguard Cmt Funds-Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund - Vanguard Market Liquidity Fund | n/a | 2.23% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 2.18% |
| Amgen Inc. | AMGN | 1.92% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $6.38894 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $2.3981 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $1.8173 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $2.283 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $2.3178 | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Dec 21, 2020 | $2.2879 | Dec 22, 2020 |