Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO)
| Assets | $97.27B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.03% |
| PE Ratio | 22.26 |
| Shares Out | 983.36M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $4.42 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.44% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | 32.14% |
| 1-Year Return | +13.64% |
| Volume | 620,117 |
| Open | 304.80 |
| Previous Close | 307.06 |
| Day's Range | 303.41 - 306.35 |
| 52-Week Low | 223.65 |
| 52-Week High | 307.06 |
| Beta | 1.03 |
| Holdings | 297 |
| Inception Date | Jan 26, 2004 |
About VO
Fund Home PageThe Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the CRSP US Mid Cap index. The fund tracks a market cap-weighted index of mid-cap stocks in the US. VO was launched on Jan 26, 2004 and is issued by Vanguard.
Top 10 Holdings
9.25% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Newmont Corporation | NEM | 1.31% |
| Constellation Energy Corporation | CEG | 0.93% |
| Seagate Technology Holdings plc | STX | 0.93% |
| Western Digital Corporation | WDC | 0.91% |
| Howmet Aerospace Inc. | HWM | 0.89% |
| CRH plc | CRH | 0.87% |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated | TDG | 0.86% |
| Cummins Inc. | CMI | 0.85% |
| Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | RCL | 0.85% |
| Corning Incorporated | GLW | 0.85% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $1.148 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $1.0341 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $1.0714 | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $1.1671 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $1.0928 | Dec 26, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.9474 | Sep 30, 2024 |
News
VO: Too Defensive For AI Upside, Not Defensive Enough For Macro Risk
The Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund ETF is rated Hold, lacking a compelling Buy thesis due to an unsupportive macro backdrop. VO's sector allocation favors defensives, utilities, and energy, making it mor...
VO: A Prime Way To Play A Broadening Equity Rally
I reiterate my buy rating on the Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF, expecting solid returns as mid-caps emerge from an earnings recession. VO offers diversified mid-cap exposure with low expenses, attractive valua...
Mid-Cap Index Funds Aren't All Alike. Look Under the Hood.
CFRA found big discrepancies among the returns of the market's three largest mid-cap ETFs.
VO: Mid-Caps Are Overpriced And Its Not Close
Markets are dangerously overvalued, with the S&P 500 and mid-caps like VO trading at historically high multiples, increasing downside risk. VO offers strong diversification and profitability among its...
VO: A Solid Mid-Cap Contender For Lofty Risk Adjusted Returns
Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares (VO) is recommended with a buy rating due to its diversified portfolio, low expense ratio, and solid price momentum. VO's portfolio, tracking the CRSP US Mid Cap...
VO: Mid-Caps Still Look Good, But Watching Valuation Trends
I reiterate a buy rating on the Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares due to its decent momentum and attractive valuations. VO has outperformed the S&P 500 since mid-2024, returning almost 14% compar...
VO: Primed For Success
Mid-caps have historically outperformed small and large caps, with Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund ETF being a prime investment due to its strong diversification and low expense ratio. VO is well-position...
VO: Mid All Over
Vanguard Mid-Cap Index ETF's low expense ratio and solid performance make it a leading mid-cap fund. VO has shown recent outperformance, but historically lags behind the S&P 500 and mega caps. Poor ri...
VO: Mid-Caps Looking Good In H2, Weighing The Valuation And Technicals
Stocks put in a strong first half, but gains were concentrated among the megacaps. Large-cap growth outperformed in the first half, with ETFs returning over 20%. Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares...
VO: Mid-Caps Look Better Than Large-Caps, And So Does This Fund
Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares is a good investment option for the next phase of the market cycle, offering more resilience than small-caps. The VO ETF is a passively managed fund with a low e...
Vanguard Has 17 Small And Mid-Cap ETFs. Which Are Best Right Now?
With so many small and mid-cap ETFs out there, which might be the best to own right now. I'll restrict this analysis to Vanguard ETFs which seem to have a reasonable exchange policy and which offers a...
You'd Be Surprised Which Four Vanguard ETFs Have Consistently Beaten Their Category Averages
Most investors have never heard of so-called "factor funds" but four of five such Vanguard factor funds have outperformed Vanguard ETFs of similar composition. Factor funds focus on portfolios that ha...
VO: A Bit Overvalued Compared To Other Peer Mid-Cap ETFs
Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund ETF warrants a hold rating due to a mixed outlook including a high valuation and mediocre growth of its top holding. Mid-cap ETFs offer diversification and stability compar...
VO Is Trading At A Discount, But Downside Risk Remains
Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF is currently undervalued and attractive, with a strong growth outlook. VO's fund price has been in a downward trajectory and is re-testing its October 2022 trough. A possible rece...
VO: Turning Bullish US Mid-Caps - Better Valuations, Bullish Seasonals
Stocks outside the US megacap Magnificent Seven have negative alpha this year. US mid-caps have historically provided the best long-term returns. The Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares is underval...
With Inflation Still High, These ETFs Will Likely Disappoint This Year
Inflation above 2% has a negative impact on stock prices; the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF has averaged poor performance during such years. Various sub-sectors of the stock market and sectors of th...
VO: Decent Performance, But Better Options Are Available
Equities, particularly large cap technology companies, have outperformed other asset classes despite rising interest rates and slowing economic growth. The Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares offer...
I Don't Always Buy ETF - But When I Do, I Prefer Vanguard
While past performance may not continue, Mid-Caps have mostly outperformed over 20 years. And that includes any rolling 10-year period in the same time span.
IJH Vs. VO: Battle Of The Mid-Cap ETFs
IJH and VO track different versions of the U.S. mid-cap market. Expense ratios are just 0.04% and 0.05%, and the two have a combined $212 billion in assets under management. The two have significantly...
VO: Examining The Mid-Cap Potential
Vanguard Mid Cap ETF is one of the popular investment vehicles for gaining exposure to mid-caps. VO charges a very low 0.04% expense ratio and currently pays a 1.40% dividend yield.
VO: Don't Rush, It Will Eventually Get Cheaper
Since my previous article, VO has lost ~16% and provided similar returns compared to the S&P 500. While my fears related to the negative price action have materialized, I believe we're nowhere near a ...
Vanguard Mid Cap ETF: The Middle Risk/Reward Proposition
Mid-cap stocks typically have established business models and can demonstrate strong growth because the law-of-large numbers has yet to kick in. That being the case, a high-quality, well-diversified, ...
Mid-Cap Stocks Rebound to Start Second Quarter
Mid-cap stocks have been performing well, partly due to favorable governmental policies, strong valuations, and broader economic recovery.
VO + VB Vs. VXF: Picking The Better ETF Strategy
VO is the Vanguard Mid Cap ETF, which holds stocks below the Large-Cap US stocks and many investors equate it with the S&P 500 Index.
VO Is A High-Quality Mid-Cap ETF
VO provides exposure to a diversified basket of US mid-cap stocks. This ETF is very well diversified, both across sectors and issuers.