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About Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSEARCA:VGT)
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$18.48 billion
Average Daily Volume$557,995.00
Discount/Premium0.29%
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.
CustodianBrown Brothers Harriman & Co.
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 declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, March 15th. Investors of record on Monday, March 19th will be paid a dividend of $0.3776 per share on Wednesday, March 21st. This represents a $1.51 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.83%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 16th. View Vanguard Information Technology ETF's Dividend History.
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)
Has Vanguard Information Technology ETF been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about VGT stock has trended somewhat positive recently, according to Accern. Accern identifies negative and positive news coverage by monitoring more than 20 million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Vanguard Information Technology ETF earned a news sentiment score of 0.11 on Accern's scale. They also assigned media coverage about the exchange traded fund an impact score of 46.86 out of 100, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are Vanguard Information Technology ETF's major shareholders?
Vanguard Information Technology ETF's stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include JPMorgan Chase & Co. (4.16%), UBS Group AG (2.70%), Wells Fargo & Company MN (2.25%), Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd. (1.19%), LPL Financial LLC (0.76%) and The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (0.59%). View Institutional Ownership Trends for Vanguard Information Technology ETF.
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 Wells Fargo & Company MN, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company , UBS Group AG, Focused Wealth Management Inc, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc., Quantitative Advantage LLC, Banque Pictet & Cie SA and Pictet & Cie Europe SA. View Insider Buying and Selling for Vanguard Information Technology ETF.
Which major investors are buying Vanguard Information Technology ETF stock?
VGT stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including JPMorgan Chase & Co., Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd., LPL Financial LLC, Certified Advisory Corp, Aspiriant LLC, BB&T Securities LLC, Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. and Millennium Management LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Vanguard Information Technology ETF.
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 $182.01.
How big of a company is Vanguard Information Technology ETF?
Vanguard Information Technology ETF has a market capitalization of $19.16 billion.
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 (VGT)
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Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSEARCA:VGT) Dividend Information
Vanguard Information Technology ETF pays an annual dividend of $1.64 per share, with a dividend yield of 0.90%. VGT's most recent quarterly dividend payment was Wednesday, March 21.
| Most Recent Dividend: | 3/21/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $1.64 |
| Dividend Yield: | 0.90% |
| Payout Ratio(s): | N/A |
Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSEARCA:VGT) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 3/15/2018 | quarterly | $0.3776 | 0.83% | 3/16/2018 | 3/19/2018 | 3/21/2018 |
| 12/13/2017 | quarterly | $0.4370 | 1.06% | 12/14/2017 | 12/15/2017 | 12/19/2017 |
| 9/27/2017 | quarterly | $0.4190 | 1.11% | 9/27/2017 | 9/28/2017 | 10/2/2017 |
| 6/27/2017 | quarterly | $0.4060 | 1.14% | 6/28/2017 | 6/30/2017 | 7/5/2017 |
| 3/24/2017 | quarterly | $0.3630 | 1.08% | 3/24/2017 | 3/28/2017 | 3/30/2017 |
| 12/14/2016 | quarterly | $0.4330 | 1.41% | 12/14/2016 | 12/16/2016 | 12/20/2016 |
| 9/19/2016 | quarterly | $0.4030 | 1.36% | 9/20/2016 | 9/22/2016 | 9/26/2016 |
| 6/21/2016 | quarterly | $0.35 | 1.29% | 6/21/2016 | 6/23/2016 | 6/27/2016 |
| 3/21/2016 | quarterly | $0.4070 | 1.51% | 3/21/2016 | 3/23/2016 | 3/28/2016 |
| 12/22/2015 | quarterly | $0.4030 | 1.48% | 12/23/2015 | 12/28/2015 | 12/30/2015 |
| 9/22/2015 | quarterly | $0.9850 | 3.86% | 9/23/2015 | 9/25/2015 | 9/29/2015 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSEARCA VGT) News Headlines
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| Date | Headline |
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 | Notable ETF Inflow Detected - VGT, ORCL, NVDA, IBM
www.nasdaq.com - May 10 at 5:41 PM |
| First Week of VGT June 15th Options Trading
www.nasdaq.com - April 26 at 8:28 AM |
 | VGT: The Sector Fund That Owned Too Much
seekingalpha.com - April 18 at 8:30 AM |
 | Owning The Internet's Toll Collectors
finance.yahoo.com - April 10 at 8:44 AM |
| Here's One Way to Rebound From a Market Correction
finance.yahoo.com - March 31 at 8:32 AM |
 | Vanguard Information Technology ETF to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.38 (VGT)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 15 at 6:14 PM |
| Focused Wealth Management Inc Sells 9,140 Shares of Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 6 at 2:23 PM |
| Mosaic Family Wealth LLC Buys New Stake in Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 6 at 8:48 AM |
| Callan Capital LLC Has $1.31 Million Stake in Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 5 at 5:30 AM |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) Stake Decreased by Axa
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 5 at 4:53 AM |
| FCA Corp TX Sells 2,299 Shares of Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 2 at 6:11 PM |
| Venturi Wealth Management LLC Boosts Holdings in Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT)
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 28 at 4:42 PM |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) Shares Sold by Landmark Financial Advisors LLC
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 28 at 2:39 PM |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) Holdings Raised by Institute for Wealth Management LLC.
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 28 at 1:37 PM |
| 11,731 Shares in Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) Purchased by Aevitas Wealth Management Inc.
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 28 at 4:04 AM |
| CLS Investments LLC Reduces Stake in Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT)
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 27 at 2:38 PM |
| Baird Financial Group Inc. Has $4.62 Million Holdings in Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT)
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 27 at 4:32 AM |
| First Republic Investment Management Inc. Lowers Holdings in Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT)
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 26 at 2:06 PM |
| Brown Advisory Inc. Purchases 1,272 Shares of Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT)
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 24 at 2:46 PM |
| Suntrust Banks Inc. Has $6.60 Million Position in Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT)
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 24 at 2:28 PM |
| VYM: The Trend Continues
seekingalpha.com - February 12 at 3:53 PM |
| Top-Ranked ETFs to Ride on Microsoft's Cloud Growth Story
finance.yahoo.com - February 2 at 3:57 PM |
 | FAAMG ETFs to Watch as Q4 Earnings Unfold
www.zacks.com - January 30 at 10:24 AM |
| Do You Own ETFs? Heed the GICS Shakeup - Nasdaq
www.nasdaq.com - January 18 at 11:37 AM |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) Increases Dividend to $0.44 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 13 at 6:56 PM |
| 3 Apple ETFs for Cyber-Monday And After
finance.yahoo.com - November 27 at 3:38 PM |
| The 3 Best Vanguard ETFs to Get Your ‘Risk On’
finance.yahoo.com - November 7 at 1:01 PM |
| Take a Bite of Apple's Blowout Earnings With Top-Ranked ETFs
finance.yahoo.com - November 4 at 6:11 AM |
| Top Analysts Say These 3 Tech Giants Can Go Even Higher
www.nasdaq.com - November 3 at 10:01 AM |
 | Is This Social Media ETF Right for You?
www.msn.com - November 2 at 8:47 PM |
| Will Tech ETFs Hit New Highs Post Facebook, Apple Earnings?
finance.yahoo.com - October 31 at 11:44 AM |
| Should You Buy Microsoft ETFs Ahead of its Earnings?
www.nasdaq.com - October 26 at 11:56 AM |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.42
www.americanbankingnews.com - September 27 at 6:26 PM |
| 3 Strong Buy Tech Stocks You Should Be Considering Right Now
finance.yahoo.com - September 13 at 8:51 PM |
| Apple iPhone Releases Could Boost Semiconductor ETFs
finance.yahoo.com - September 13 at 3:49 PM |
| Apple ETFs to Watch on 10th-Anniversary iPhone Launch
finance.yahoo.com - September 12 at 11:49 AM |
| How Sector ETF Investors Performed in the Historically Weak Summer Period
finance.yahoo.com - September 1 at 10:41 AM |
 | 1 Stock I'm Never Selling
www.fool.com - August 31 at 7:41 AM |
| Vanguard Brings You Tech
seekingalpha.com - August 15 at 3:38 PM |
| The U.S. Tech Immigration Freeze: First H1-B Visas, Now Entrepreneurs
finance.yahoo.com - July 12 at 8:58 AM |
| Vanguard Technology ETF: What You Need to Know
finance.yahoo.com - July 11 at 9:11 AM |
| Weekly Edge: The Technology And Utilities Conundrum
seekingalpha.com - June 8 at 3:38 PM |
| Notable ETF Inflow Detected - VGT, CRM, PYPL, CTSH
www.nasdaq.com - June 7 at 8:27 AM |
| VGT, ORCL, AVGO, ADBE: Large Inflows Detected at ETF
www.nasdaq.com - April 17 at 7:19 PM |
| The Quality Factor Is Now King
seekingalpha.com - March 9 at 4:13 AM |
 | Why Being Anti-Social Could Be a New Trend; Disappearing Snap Valuations
blogs.barrons.com - February 27 at 5:20 PM |
 | 3 ETFs to Consider if You Like Apple's First-Quarter Results
www.thestreet.com - January 30 at 10:10 AM |
| 3 ETFs to Think About if You Think Alphabet's Fourth Quarter Will Be Strong
www.thestreet.com - January 25 at 4:30 PM |
| Vanguard declares quarterly distribution on ETF Funds
seekingalpha.com - December 15 at 7:05 AM |
 | Microsoft Stock Caught in Tech Downdraft (MSFT)
www.investopedia.com - November 15 at 11:59 AM |
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