MGC

Vanguard Mega Cap 300 Index ETF

$247.43
+0.00%
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📎 Investment Objective

The Vanguard Mega Cap 300 Index ETF (MGC) seeks to track the performance of the CRSP US Mega Cap Index, which measures the investment return of the largest 300 U.S. companies.

Overview

ETF tracking Vanguard Mega Cap 300 Index ETF

Category Large Cap
Issuer Vanguard
Inception Date 2007-12-21
Market Cap $8.3B
Average Volume N/A
Dividend Yield 0.95%
52-Week Range $179.23 - $253.74
VWAP $246.91

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Investment Summary

📎 Investment Objective

The Vanguard Mega Cap 300 Index ETF (MGC) seeks to track the performance of the CRSP US Mega Cap Index, which measures the investment return of the largest 300 U.S. companies.

🎯 Investment Strategy

The ETF employs a passively managed, full-replication approach, attempting to replicate the target index by holding all the securities in the index in approximately the same proportions.

✨ Key Features

  • Provides exposure to the largest U.S. companies, representing a significant portion of the overall U.S. stock market
  • Low-cost index fund with an expense ratio of 0.00%
  • Diversified portfolio across multiple sectors and industries
  • Suitable for long-term, buy-and-hold investors seeking broad large-cap market exposure

⚠️ Primary Risks

  • Market risk: The value of the ETF's holdings may decline due to general market conditions or other factors
  • Concentration risk: The fund's performance is heavily dependent on the largest U.S. companies
  • Liquidity risk: In certain market conditions, it may be difficult to buy or sell shares of the ETF
  • Tracking error risk: The fund may not perfectly track its target index

👤 Best For

The Vanguard Mega Cap 300 Index ETF is best suited for long-term, buy-and-hold investors seeking broad exposure to the largest U.S. companies. It may be a core holding in a diversified portfolio, particularly for investors with a moderate to high risk tolerance and a long-term investment horizon.