- ISIN
- US9229086940
- CUSIP
- 922908694
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Nov 13, 2000
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Mid Cap Blend Equities
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $94B
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Performance
VEXAX Performance Chart
Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Admiral Shares (VEXAX) is up 15.7% since the beginning of the year. VEXAX is currently trading at $183 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VEXAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,399.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Admiral Shares (VEXAX) has returned 15.70% so far this year and 30.64% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VEXAX has returned 12.33% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
- 1D
- 1.66%
- 1M
- 4.42%
- YTD
- 15.70%
- 6M
- 12.69%
- 1Y
- 30.64%
- 3Y*
- 19.13%
- 5Y*
- 6.95%
- 10Y*
- 12.33%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
VEXAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 13, 2000, VEXAX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.84%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.9 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +18.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -21.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, VEXAX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +10.7%, while the worst single day was Dec 20, 2000 at -17.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.39% | 1.07% | -4.58% | 9.94% | 4.46% | 2.02% | 15.70% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.98% | -5.78% | -7.94% | -0.76% | 7.22% | 5.41% | 2.54% | 4.08% | 2.04% | 1.16% | -0.48% | -0.52% | 11.42% |
| 2024 | -3.58% | 6.04% | 3.34% | -6.47% | 3.37% | -0.10% | 6.19% | 0.24% | 1.55% | 0.61% | 11.95% | -7.05% | 15.47% |
| 2023 | 10.81% | -1.64% | -2.89% | -2.17% | 0.46% | 8.31% | 5.91% | -4.06% | -4.87% | -6.25% | 11.20% | 11.81% | 26.95% |
| 2022 | -10.09% | -0.02% | 0.86% | -10.58% | -2.23% | -9.26% | 10.28% | -2.10% | -9.92% | 8.56% | 3.59% | -6.52% | -26.46% |
| 2021 | 2.87% | 5.20% | -0.40% | 4.22% | -0.66% | 3.46% | -1.22% | 2.01% | -4.00% | 5.43% | -5.02% | 0.56% | 12.45% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Admiral Shares has an annualized alpha of 1.54%, beta of 1.09, and R2 of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 13, 2000.
- This fund captured 120.90% of S&P 500 Index gains and 111.07% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.09 and R2 of 0.84, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 1.54%
- Beta
- 1.09
- R²
- 0.84
- Upside Capture
- 120.90%
- Downside Capture
- 111.07%
Expense Ratio
VEXAX has an expense ratio of 0.06%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VEXAX ranks 47 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Admiral Shares (VEXAX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| VEXAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.31 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.36 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.37 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.98 | 2.78 | +0.19 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.46 | 12.44 | -1.98 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Admiral Shares provided a 1.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.84 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.84 | $1.80 | $1.58 | $1.58 | $1.16 | $1.56 | $1.34 | $1.24 | $1.26 | $1.06 | $1.04 | $0.86 |
Dividend yield | 1.00% | 1.14% | 1.09% | 1.25% | 1.15% | 1.13% | 1.07% | 1.30% | 1.66% | 1.25% | 1.43% | 1.35% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Admiral Shares. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $1.80 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $1.58 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $1.58 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $1.16 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $1.56 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Admiral Shares. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Admiral Shares was 58.08%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 460 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Admiral Shares drawdown is 0.12%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -58.08%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 1y 10mo | 3y 2moOct 2007 - Jan 2011 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -48.55%Oct 2002 | 1y 10mo | 2y 2mo | 4y 1moNov 2000 - Dec 2004 |
COVID crash2020 | -41.62%Mar 2020 | 26d | 5mo 11d | 6mo 7dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -36.33%Jun 2022 | 7mo 9d | 2y 4mo | 2y 12moNov 2021 - Nov 2024 |
2011 bear market2011 | -27.63%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 5mo 25d | 10mo 29dMay 2011 - Mar 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VEXAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -58.08% | -56.78% | -1.30% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.25% | -9.10% | -1.15% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -26.84% | -18.90% | -7.94% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -36.33% | -25.43% | -10.90% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.62% | -33.92% | -7.70% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.12% | -1.80% | +1.68% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.16% | -10.71% | -1.45% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.91% | 2.03% | +0.88% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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