Vanguard Telecommunication Services ETF (the Fund) seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of telecommunication services stocks. The Fund seeks to track the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Telecommunication Services 25/50 Index. The MSCI US Investable Market Telecommunication Services 25/50 Index includes stocks of the United States companies within the telecommunication services sector. The sector is made up of companies that provide communications services primarily through fixed-line, cellular, wireless, high-bandwidth, and/or fiber-optic cable networks. Uses Global Industry Classification Standard methodology and classified sectors and offers broad representation of the target sector across large-, medium-, and small-cap companies. The Vanguard Group, Inc. serves as advisor to the Fund through its Quantitative Equity Group.
Basic Details
Issuer Vanguard
Fund NameVanguard Communication Services ETF
Tax ClassificationRegulated Investment Company
SymbolNYSEARCA:VOX
Inception Date9/23/2004
Fund ManagerAwais Khan, Walter Nejman
Phone+1-800-5231036
Fund Focus
Asset ClassEquity
BenchmarkMSCI US Investable Market Telecommunication Services 25/50 Index
CategorySector
FocusTelecommunications
Development LevelDeveloped Markets
RegionNorth America
Fund Statistics
Assets Under Management$2.36 billion
Average Daily Volume$157,906.20
Discount/Premium0.03%
ETF Expenses
Management Fee0.08%
Other Expenses0.02%
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 MakerVirtu Financial
Vanguard Communication Services ETF (NYSEARCA:VOX) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanguard Communication Services ETF's stock symbol?
Vanguard Communication Services ETF trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)ARCA under the ticker symbol "VOX."
How often does Vanguard Communication Services ETF pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Vanguard Communication Services ETF?
Vanguard Communication Services ETF announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, December 16th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 17th will be given a dividend of $0.2821 per share on Thursday, December 19th. This represents a $1.13 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.12%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 16th. This is a boost from Vanguard Communication Services ETF's previous quarterly dividend of $0.15. View Vanguard Communication Services ETF's Dividend History.
Has Vanguard Communication Services ETF been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about VOX stock have trended negative recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. The research firm identifies negative and positive press coverage by reviewing 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 positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Vanguard Communication Services ETF earned a daily sentiment score of -2.2 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news coverage about the company a news buzz of 9.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near future. View News Stories for Vanguard Communication Services ETF.
What other stocks do shareholders of Vanguard Communication Services ETF own?
Who are Vanguard Communication Services ETF's key executives?
Vanguard Communication Services 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 Communication Services ETF's major shareholders?
Vanguard Communication Services ETF's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Beacon Capital Management Inc. (8.39%), Bank of America Corp DE (6.58%), UBS Group AG (5.94%), Envestnet Asset Management Inc. (2.90%), Meitav Dash Investments Ltd. (2.30%) and Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. (1.11%).
Which major investors are selling Vanguard Communication Services ETF stock?
VOX stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Raymond James & Associates, Beaumont Financial Partners LLC, Bailard Inc., Envestnet Asset Management Inc., Beacon Capital Management Inc., KCM Investment Advisors LLC, Private Wealth Advisors LLC and Marshall Wace LLP.
Which major investors are buying Vanguard Communication Services ETF stock?
VOX stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Meitav Dash Investments Ltd., Tatro Capital LLC, Dubuque Bank & Trust Co., Quantitative Advantage LLC, UBS Group AG, Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc., Ibex Wealth Advisors and AE Wealth Management LLC.
How do I buy shares of Vanguard Communication Services ETF?
Shares of VOX 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, Robinhood, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Vanguard Communication Services ETF's stock price today?
One share of VOX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $100.60.
How big of a company is Vanguard Communication Services ETF?
What is Vanguard Communication Services ETF's official website?
How can I contact Vanguard Communication Services ETF?
Vanguard Communication Services ETF's mailing address is PO Box 2600, VALLEY FORGE, PA 19482, United States. The company can be reached via phone at +1-800-5231036.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Vanguard Communication Services ETF (NYSEARCA VOX)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Vanguard Communication Services ETF and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe VOX will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe VOX will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
