Vanguard Value Index I (VIVIX)

Vanguard Value Index Fund Institutional Shares is a mutual fund that seeks to provide broad exposure to large-capitalization value stocks within the U.S. equity market. The fund employs an indexing strategy to track the performance of the CRSP US Large Cap Value Index, which focuses on companies characterized by lower valuations, slower growth projections, and generally higher dividend yields compared to growth stocks. The portfolio comprises a diversified mix of over 330 securities, with the largest sector allocation typically in financial services, alongside significant holdings in consumer staples, healthcare, and energy companies. The fund is designed for institutional investors, as reflected by its high minimum initial investment and exceptionally low expense ratio of 0.04%. It distributes dividends quarterly and capital gains annually, making it suitable for investors seeking consistent income alongside long-term capital appreciation. By maintaining a market-cap-weighted and fully invested portfolio, the fund minimizes turnover and transaction costs, striving to closely mirror the risk and return characteristics of its benchmark. As a result, Vanguard Value Index Fund Institutional Shares plays a significant role in institutional asset allocations, providing cost-efficient access to the value segment of the large-cap U.S. stock universe.