Vanguard Communication Svcs Idx Admiral (VTCAX)
| Fund Assets | 5.96B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.09% |
| Min. Investment | $100,000 |
| Turnover | 12.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.00 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.04% |
| Dividend Growth | 12.16% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 96.34 |
| YTD Return | -1.37% |
| 1-Year Return | 13.28% |
| 5-Year Return | 39.03% |
| 52-Week Low | 86.11 |
| 52-Week High | 102.13 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.99 |
| Holdings | 117 |
| Inception Date | Mar 11, 2005 |
About VTCAX
This economical index offering provides access to the American communication services industry, encompassing companies involved in telephony, data transfer, and both cellular and wireless communications, as well as those enabling communication and delivering associated content and data across diverse platforms. Its primary drawback stems from its specialized focus, exclusively allocating capital to communication services equities. Investors should anticipate significant price fluctuations from this fund, and thus it is best suited as a minor component within an already broad and varied investment portfolio.
Performance
VTCAX had a total return of 13.28% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.81%.
Equivalent ETF
VTCAX has an equivalent ETF with the ticker symbol VOX, the Vanguard Communication Services ETF. This is an ETF from the same fund company that follows the same index. It has an expense ratio of 0.09% compared to 0.09% for VTCAX.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VOX | Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.09% |
Top 10 Holdings
72.21% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 22.12% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 14.10% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 7.51% |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | VZ | 4.42% |
| The Walt Disney Company | DIS | 4.39% |
| AT&T Inc. | T | 4.38% |
| Netflix, Inc. | NFLX | 4.25% |
| Comcast Corporation | CMCSA | 3.82% |
| T-Mobile US, Inc. | TMUS | 3.78% |
| Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. | WBD | 3.44% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | $0.2289 | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | $0.2222 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.3176 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | $0.232 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.1945 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.1951 | Mar 26, 2025 |