This Under-the-Radar ETF Owns Everything the S&P 500 Is Missing and Has Returned 13.55% YTD

The S&P 500 is far more selective than most investors realize, and the thousands of profitable companies it excludes have quietly been outpacing it in 2026.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 28, 2026

Should Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund ETF Shares (VXF) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Looking for broad exposure to the Mid Cap Blend segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund ETF Shares (VXF), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on December 27, 2001.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 20, 2026

Supercharge VOO With 2 Low-Cost Vanguard ETFs

Those who are familiar with Vanguard's ETF lineup are likely well-acquainted with the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO). After all, this fund — which provides low-cost exposure to the S&P 500 — is currently the largest fund in terms of AUM.

ETF Trends • Jul 23, 2026

VXF: SpaceX May Become Its Biggest Stock, Why I'm Not Worried

Vanguard Extended Market ETF remains a "Buy," offering diversified exposure to U.S. equities outside the S&P 500, with strong technicals and reasonable valuation. SpaceX will soon be included in VXF, potentially becoming its largest holding, though initial allocation will be small due to limited free float. VXF trades like a risk-on growth fund, benefiting from exposure to emerging AI and tech plays, with Industrials as its largest sector and a clear growth tilt.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 16, 2026

Vanguard's VXF Captured 194% Over 10 Years While Holding Stocks the S&P 500 Ignores

Most index investors own the S&P 500 and think they own “the market.” They don't.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 31, 2026

This Overlooked Vanguard ETF Could Quietly Outperform the S&P 500 Over the Next 5 Years

The U.S. equity market has been dominated by mega-cap growth and tech for the past several years. As concerns grow about tech valuations and the direction of the U.S. economy, another group is looking like it might take the lead.

The Motley Fool • Mar 9, 2026

VFX Is Quietly Ripping As Small Cap Rotation Outpace S&P 500

If you own an S&P 500 index fund and wonder what you're missing, Vanguard Extended Market ETF ( NYSEARCA:VXF ) provides the answer.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 10, 2026

Should Vanguard Extended Market ETF (VXF) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Mid Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, the Vanguard Extended Market ETF (VXF) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on December 27, 2001.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 10, 2026

VXF Is A Good ETF For Diversification

Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund ETF offers true diversification beyond the S&P 500 and large-cap Technology, with zero exposure to the Magnificent 7. VXF holds 3,394 stocks with a median market cap of $8.2 billion, providing broad mid- and small-cap exposure at a low 0.05% fee. VXF has outperformed VTI and SPY in early 2026, benefiting from a rotation toward smaller names and value over growth.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 10, 2026

Diversifying The S&P 500: SMMD's Design Beats VXF

The iShares Russell 2500 ETF offers superior risk-adjusted returns and diversification compared to the popular Vanguard Extended Market ETF. SMMD trades at a lower P/E and P/B, provides a higher yield, and has less concentration risk and lower drawdowns than VXF. While VXF boasts lower fees and greater liquidity, its broader exposure includes more speculative micro-caps, increasing volatility and risk.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 29, 2025