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Vanguard Explorer Value Inv VEVFX

Morningstar Medalist Rating
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  • NAV / 1-Day Return 41.06  /  2.57 %
  • Total Assets 843.5 Mil
  • Adj. Expense Ratio
    0.530%
  • Expense Ratio 0.530%
  • Distribution Fee Level Low
  • Share Class Type No Load
  • Category Small Blend
  • Investment Style Small Blend
  • Min. Initial Investment 3,000
  • Status Open
  • TTM Yield 1.21%
  • Turnover 23%

USD | NAV as of Dec 01, 2023 | 1-Day Return as of Dec 01, 2023, 11:25 PM GMT+0

Morningstar’s Analysis VEVFX

Will VEVFX outperform in future?

Get our overall rating based on a fundamental assessment of the pillars below.

Process Pillar

The Process Pillar is our assessment of how sensible, clearly defined, and repeatable VEVFX’s performance objective and investment process is for both security selection and portfolio construction.

People Pillar

The People Pillar is our evaluation of the VEVFX management team’s experience and ability. We find that high-quality management teams deliver superior performance relative to their benchmarks and/or peers.

Parent Pillar

The Parent Pillar is our rating of VEVFX’s parent organization’s priorities and whether they’re in line with investors’ interests.

An incline in its Process Pillar rating is the primary driver of Vanguard Explorer Value Inv's upgrade to a Morningstar Medalist Rating of Silver from Bronze.

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Summary

The portfolio maintains a sizable cost advantage over competitors, priced within the least expensive fee quintile among peers.

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Portfolio Holdings VEVFX

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  • Current Portfolio Date
  • Equity Holdings 161
  • Bond Holdings 0
  • Other Holdings 4
  • % Assets in Top 10 Holdings 16.3
Top 10 Holdings
% Portfolio Weight
Market Value USD
Sector

Mktliq 12/31/2049

4.81
43,599,494
Cash and Equivalents

Silgan Holdings Inc

2.56
23,189,386
Consumer Cyclical

Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc

1.66
15,087,208
Real Estate

Nexstar Media Group Inc

1.66
15,070,194
Communication Services

BWX Technologies Inc

1.59
14,429,451
Industrials

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd

1.50
13,588,858
Basic Materials

XPO Inc

1.49
13,519,283
Industrials

Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc

1.48
13,448,072
Consumer Defensive

GXO Logistics Inc

1.47
13,298,888
Industrials

Lithia Motors Inc Class A

1.46
13,238,167
Consumer Cyclical