Vanguard Explorer's capable and diverse subadvisor lineup earns it a Morningstar Analyst Rating of Bronze for both share classes.
Vanguard Explorer Inv VEXPX
NAV / 1-Day Return
141.70
/
1.57
%
Total Assets
21.7 Bil
Adj. Expense Ratio
Adjusted Expense Ratio excludes certain variable investment-related expenses, such as interest from borrowings and dividends on borrowed securities, allowing for more consistent cost comparisons across funds.
0.450%
Expense Ratio
0.450%
Fee Level
Low
Longest Manager Tenure
9.02
years
Category
Small Growth
Investment Style
Mid GrowthMin. Initial Investment
3,000
Status
Open
TTM Yield
0.11%
Turnover
43%
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Morningstar’s Analysis
The Morningstar Analysis section contains a thorough evaluation of an investment’s merits and drawbacks and often discusses the most important or decisive factors leading to the fund’s overall rating.
The Morningstar Analysis section contains a thorough evaluation of an investment’s merits and drawbacks and often discusses the most important or decisive factors leading to the fund’s overall rating.
Will VEXPX 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 VEXPX’s performance objective and investment process is for both security selection and portfolio construction.
People Pillar
The People Pillar is our evaluation of the VEXPX 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 VEXPX’s parent organization’s priorities and whether they’re in line with investors’ interests.
A worthy SMID-growth option.
