Vanguard Information Technology ETF seeks to track the investment performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Information Technology 25/50 Index, a benchmark of large-, mid-, and small-cap United States stocks in the information technology sector, as classified under the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). This GICS sector is made up of companies in three areas: technology software and services, including companies that develop software in various fields (such as the Internet, applications, systems, databases, and/or home entertainment), and companies that provide information technology consulting and services, data processing, and outsourced services; technology hardware and equipment, including manufacturers and distributors of communications equipment, computers and peripherals and electronic equipment, and semiconductors and semiconductor equipment manufacturers. The Vanguard Group, Inc. serves as advisor to the Fund through its Quantitative Equity Group.
Basic Details
Issuer Vanguard
Fund NameVanguard Information Technology ETF
Tax ClassificationRegulated Investment Company
SymbolNYSEARCA:VGT
Inception Date1/26/2004
Fund ManagerMichael A. Johnson, Walter Nejman
Phone+1-800-5231036
Fund Focus
Asset ClassEquity
BenchmarkMSCI US IMI/Info Tech 25-50 GR USD
CategorySector
FocusTechnology
Development LevelDeveloped Markets
RegionNorth America
Fund Statistics
Assets Under Management$21.45 billion
Average Daily Volume$566,618.00
Discount/Premium0.66%
ETF Expenses
Management Fee0.09%
Other Expenses0.01%
Total Expenses0.10%
Fee Waiver0.00%
Net Expenses0.10%
Administrator, Advisor and Custodian
AdministratorThe Vanguard Group, Inc.
AdvisorThe Vanguard Group, Inc.
CustodianState Street Bank and Trust Company
DistributorVanguard Marketing Corporation
Transfer AgentThe Vanguard Group, Inc.
Trustee
Lead Market MakerPundion
Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSEARCA:VGT) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanguard Information Technology ETF's stock symbol?
Vanguard Information Technology ETF trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)ARCA under the ticker symbol "VGT."
How often does Vanguard Information Technology ETF pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Vanguard Information Technology ETF?
Vanguard Information Technology ETF announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, March 20th. Investors of record on Friday, March 22nd will be paid a dividend of $0.5968 per share on Tuesday, March 26th. This represents a $2.39 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.20%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 21st. View Vanguard Information Technology ETF's Dividend History.
Has Vanguard Information Technology ETF been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about VGT stock has been trending very negative on Thursday, according to InfoTrie. The research firm identifies positive and negative media coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Vanguard Information Technology ETF earned a news sentiment score of -3.6 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news articles about the exchange traded fund a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near term.
Who are Vanguard Information Technology ETF's key executives?
Vanguard Information Technology ETF's management team includes the folowing people:
- F. William McNabb III, Chairman of the Board of Trustee, President, Chief Executive Officer (Age 61)
- Thomas J. Higgins, Chief Financial Officer (Age 56)
- Kathryn J. Hyatt, Treasurer (Age 58)
- Heidi Stam, Secretary (Age 57)
- Emerson U. Fullwood, Independent Trustees (Age 69)
- Rajiv L. Gupta, Independent Trustees (Age 71)
- Amy Gutmann, Independent Trustees (Age 64)
- JoAnn H Heisen, Independent Trustees (Age 63)
- F. Joseph Loughrey, Independent Trustees (Age 69)
Who are Vanguard Information Technology ETF's major shareholders?
Vanguard Information Technology ETF's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Bank of America Corp DE (24.50%), Richard Bernstein Advisors LLC (1.19%), LPL Financial LLC (0.99%), Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. (0.88%), M&T Bank Corp (0.50%) and PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (0.43%).
Which major investors are selling Vanguard Information Technology ETF stock?
VGT stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bank of America Corp DE, Beacon Capital Management Inc., Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Capital Management Inc., Richard Bernstein Advisors LLC, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc., M&T Bank Corp, Taikang Asset Management Hong Kong Co Ltd and Visionary Asset Management Inc..
Which major investors are buying Vanguard Information Technology ETF stock?
VGT stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd, Fisher Asset Management LLC, Stifel Financial Corp, Madison Investment Holdings Inc., Searcy Financial Services Inc. ADV, Raymond James & Associates, LPL Financial LLC and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc..
How do I buy shares of Vanguard Information Technology ETF?
Shares of VGT can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Vanguard Information Technology ETF's stock price today?
One share of VGT stock can currently be purchased for approximately $199.52.
How big of a company is Vanguard Information Technology ETF?
Vanguard Information Technology ETF has a market capitalization of $19.28 billion.
What is Vanguard Information Technology ETF's official website?
How can I contact Vanguard Information Technology ETF?
Vanguard Information Technology ETF's mailing address is P.O. Box 1110, Valley Forge, 19482, United States. The exchange traded fund can be reached via phone at +1-800-5231036.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSEARCA VGT)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Vanguard Information Technology ETF and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe VGT will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe VGT will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
