Vanguard Extended Market ETF (VXF): outlook, holdings and fees
Vanguard Extended Market ETF (VXF) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Vanguard. The expense ratio is 0.05% and the yield is 1.02%. The ten largest holdings are 7% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on VXF
| Last price | $232.90 (+1.1%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 54% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $226.82 – $241.30 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.1% |
| Distribution yield | 1.02% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
VXF fund facts
| Issuer | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Theme | Other strategies |
| Assets under management | $30.7B |
| Expense ratio | 0.05% |
| Number of holdings | 49 |
| Portfolio turnover | 12% |
| Inception | Dec 27, 2001 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of S&P Completion Index, a broadly diversified index of stocks of small and mid-size U.S. companies. It invests by sampling the index, meaning that it holds a broadly diversified collection of securities that, in the aggregate, approximates the full index in terms of key characteristics. These characteristics include industry weightings and market capitalization, as well as certain financial measures, such as price/earnings ratio and dividend yield.
VXF top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Snowflake Inc. SNOW | Technology | 1.43% |
| Cloudflare Inc NET | Technology | 1.22% |
| Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Class A Common Stock SPCX | Industrials | 0.98% |
| Cheniere Energy Inc LNG | Energy | 0.70% |
| Bloom Energy Corp BE | Industrials | 0.65% |
| Natera Inc NTRA | Healthcare | 0.56% |
| MicroStrategy Incorporated MSTR | Technology | 0.50% |
| Revolution Medicines Inc RVMD | Healthcare | 0.51% |
| Astera Labs, Inc. ALAB | Technology | 0.50% |
| Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd CRDO | Technology | 0.43% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
VXF sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 20.8% |
| Industrials | 17.5% |
| Healthcare | 15.3% |
| Financial Services | 14.6% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 9.3% |
| Real Estate | 6.0% |
| Energy | 5.2% |
| Basic Materials | 4.0% |
| Communication Services | 2.7% |
| Consumer Defensive | 2.7% |
| Utilities | 1.8% |
By region: North America 98.4%, Europe Developed 0.6%, United Kingdom 0.5%, Latin America 0.4%.
VXF returns and risk
| Year to date | +13.2% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +12.9% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +20.2% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +6.4% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +11.4% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 18.4% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.77 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
VXF: frequently asked questions
What does VXF invest in?
Vanguard Extended Market ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Snowflake Inc. (1.4%), Cloudflare Inc (1.2%), Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Class A Common Stock (1.0%), Cheniere Energy Inc (0.7%), Bloom Energy Corp (0.6%).
What is the VXF expense ratio?
0.05% a year: about $5.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the VXF dividend yield?
1.02%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will VXF go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 54%, with a likely range (50%) of $226.82 to $241.30 from $232.90 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has VXF performed?
Year to date +13.2%, one year +12.9%, three years +20.2% a year, five years +6.4% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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