Vanguard 500 Index offers diversified, low-turnover exposure to U.S. large-cap stocks at an attractive price. It tracks the market-cap-weighted S&P 500, which has historically been tough for active managers in the large-blend Morningstar Category to beat. Its miniscule expense ratio gives this fund a durable performance edge over its category peers. All of its share classes earn a Morningstar Analyst Rating of Gold except the Investor share class, which is rated Silver rating for its relatively higher fee.
Vanguard 500 Index Investor VFINX Fund Analysis
Morningstar’s Fund Analysis VFINX
Will VFINX 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 VFINX’s performance objective and investment process is for both security selection and portfolio construction.
People Pillar
The People Pillar is our evaluation of the VFINX 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 VFINX’s parent organization’s priorities and whether they’re in line with investors’ interests.
One of the cheapest funds tracking the broadly diversified S&P 500.
