Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO)
| Assets | $89.95B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.04% |
| PE Ratio | 22.26 |
| Shares Out | 983.36M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $4.37 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.49% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | 33.16% |
| 1-Year Return | +3.07% |
| Volume | 845,826 |
| Open | 293.08 |
| Previous Close | 292.88 |
| Day's Range | 292.38 - 294.32 |
| 52-Week Low | 223.65 |
| 52-Week High | 296.87 |
| Beta | 1.04 |
| Holdings | 293 |
| 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
9.58% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy Corporation | CEG | 1.31% |
| Robinhood Markets, Inc. | HOOD | 1.26% |
| Newmont Corporation | NEM | 0.99% |
| DoorDash, Inc. | DASH | 0.96% |
| Howmet Aerospace Inc. | HWM | 0.92% |
| CRH plc | CRH | 0.89% |
| Cloudflare, Inc. | NET | 0.83% |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated | TDG | 0.82% |
| TE Connectivity plc | TEL | 0.81% |
| Vertiv Holdings Co | VRT | 0.80% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $0.9288 | Jul 1, 2024 |
News
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VO: Mid-Caps Are Overpriced And Its Not Close
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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...
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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...
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VO: Mid-Caps Looking Good In H2, Weighing The Valuation And Technicals
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VO: Mid-Caps Look Better Than Large-Caps, And So Does This Fund
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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...
Want a Well-Rounded Retirement Portfolio? Invest in These 4 ETFs in 2024
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Why This Underappreciated Vanguard Fund Could Be Worth Buying Right Now
The ETF is highly diversified and exposes investors to stocks they have probably never heard of. The largest holding makes up less than 1% of the ETF.
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...