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Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares VSMAX

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Morningstar’s Analysis VSMAX

Will VSMAX outperform in the 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 VSMAX’s performance objective and investment process is for both security selection and portfolio construction.

  • People Pillar

    The People Pillar is our evaluation of the VSMAX 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 VSMAX’s parent organization’s priorities and whether they’re in line with investors’ interests.

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Analyst Zachary Evens

Zachary Evens

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Summary

Vanguard Small Cap Index offers a well-diversified, low-turnover portfolio that is representative of the US small-cap market. These features, coupled with a best-in-class fee, make it one of the most compelling strategies in the small-blend Morningstar Category.

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